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Article: Active learning in macroeconomic principles.
- Article from:
- Academic Exchange Quarterly
- Article date:
- June 22, 2004
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Abstract
Several scholars of economics education suggest 'active learning techniques' as more effective than the traditional lecture method of teaching economics. The Coast Guard Academy's core economics course became more oriented towards active learning with the introduction of learning teams, discussion modules, and writing and group exercises into its pedagogy Fall 2001. The paper places the experience in broad contexts of general and military education, and explains its basic structure and results.
Introduction
It is generally recognized that most members of arts and science faculty in American universities are satisfied with the ...