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This article presents the case study as a part of research exploration. Its aim is to give a detailed image of a case study – its definition, some classifications, and several advantages and misunderstanding – in order to provide a better understanding of this widely used type of qualitative approach. This article goes through the process of considering pupils from rural area in Malaysia to be as participant. The research investigates how and why the learning strategy and style give impact to their learning process. It might answer the question of ‘how’ and ‘why’ in the research questions. Single-case study had been choosing as the design of the case because it involves single part in context and case.
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To Cite this Article: Mahadi, F., & Husin, M. R. (2021). Case Study Approach: Outlook on Learning Strategy and Style among Malaysian Rural Pupils. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 10(2), 35-48.
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