Case study multi-dimensional teaching method: Using real criminal cases in Chinese police cadet training

This paper, based on the empirical research of using real criminal case studies in police cadet training programs in the China Criminal Police University, systematically introduces the case study multi-dimensional teaching method (CMTM) which has been implemented for many years in the police cadet training course of criminal investigation. To begin with, the paper briefly introduces the use of case study teaching as a methodology and discusses its acceptance as a viable method of teaching by universities in other parts of the world as well as in China. For a full copy of this work please contact the authors.