Teaching introductory economics to students of different majors: challenges and opportunities
Teaching introductory economics to students of different majors: challenges and opportunities
Author
Islam, Shahidul
Manaloor, Varghese
Faculty Advisor
Date
2012
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Abstract (summary)
Introductory economics courses have a diverse pool of students with varied objectives. The programs
offering introductory economics also have specific objectives in mind. This variation deserves attention to
find appropriate content, teaching method and resources. This paper explores (i) the appropriateness of
content, breadth and depth of economic concept provided to different disciplines, (ii) mode of delivery
and teaching techniques with varying objectives and (iii) the suitability of resource materials. It is
concluded that different programs need to adapt the content and teaching techniques to satisfy student
needs, and a collaborative approach led by the economics instructor would be the way to go.
Publication Information
Islam, S. and V. Manaloor. 2012. Teaching introductory economics to students of different majors: challenges and opportunities. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice 12(1): 56-65.
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Language
English
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