The Role of Economics in Interdisciplinary and Problem-Oriented Programs.

Ault, David; Rutman, Gilbert

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The Role of Economics in Interdisciplinary and Problem-Oriented Programs

Ault, David; Rutman, Gilbert

Journal of Economic Education, 9, 2, 96-101, Spr 78

In a study of intermediate level college economics courses, achievement levels of students taught by a problem-centered approach were compared with achievement levels of students taught by traditional lecture and discussion methods. Experimental students did no better than the control students. Additional research is suggested. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Economics Education, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Needs, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Knowledge Level, Lecture Method, Problem Based Learning, Problem Solving, Program Descriptions, Teaching Methods

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