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Title Teaching economics : more alternatives to chalk and talk / edited by William E. Becker, Michael Watts, and Suzanne R. Becker
Published Cheltenham, UK ; Northampton, MA : Edward Elgar Pub., [2006]
©2006

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Description xiv, 225 pages ; 24 cm
Contents 1. Restoring fun to game theory / Avinash Dixit -- 2. Using classroom experiments to teach economics / Denise Hazlett -- 3. The evolution of cooperative learning and economics instruction / Robin L. Bartlett -- 4. Using the case method in the economics classroom / John A. Carlson and Ann Velenchik -- 5. Using active learning techniques in large lecture classes / Stephen Buckles and Gail Mitchell Hoyt -- 6. The macroeconomics principles course : what should be done? / Peter E. Kennedy -- 7. Using the Internet and computer technology to teach economics / Kim Sosin and William L. Goffe -- 8. Teaching and learning economics at a distance / Martin Shanahan and George Bredon -- 9. Team term papers and presentations / Michael Watts -- 10. Using the Nobel laureates in economics to teach quantitative methods / William E. Becker and William H. Greene -- 11. Assessment of student learning in economics / William B. Walstad
Summary "This sequel to the 1998 Teaching Economics to Undergraduates: Alternatives to Chalk and Talk provides more alternatives to the lecture and chalkboard approach that dominates university economics teaching. Distinguished contributing authors provide a wide range of innovative teaching techniques and examples aimed at more effectively engaging undergraduates in the learning of economics. New topics covered in this volume include game theory, using active learning techniques in large classes, a streamlined content agenda for macroeconomic principles, distance learning, and assessment of student learning."
"Teaching Economics is an invaluable and practical tool for teachers of economics, administrators responsible for undergraduate instruction and graduate students who are just beginning to teach. Each chapter includes specific teaching tips for classroom implementation and summary lists of do's and don'ts for instructors who are thinking of moving beyond the lecture method of traditional chalk and talk."--BOOK JACKET
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Economics -- Study and teaching (Higher)
Author Becker, William E.
Watts, Michael W.
Becker, Suzanne R., 1946-
LC no. 2005051892
ISBN 184376623X