The Effectiveness of "Economics U$A" on Learning and Attitudes.

Grimes, Paul W.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ395831

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Publication Date: 1989

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The Effectiveness of "Economics U$A" on Learning and Attitudes.

Grimes, Paul W.; And Others

Journal of Economic Education, v20 n2 p139-52 Spr 1989

Using a standard economics course as a control group, tests the relative effectiveness of "Economics U$A," a telecourse on student achievement and attitudes in both on-campus and off-campus settings. Concludes that the telecourse can be used successfully in nontraditional courses, and that delivery format may have an impact on student attitudes. (LS)

Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Course Descriptions, Course Evaluation, Course Organization, Distance Education, Economics Education, Educational Television, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Material Evaluation, Research Design, Student Attitudes, Student Improvement, Telecourses

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Teachers; Researchers; Practitioners

Language: English

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