Pedagogy, Gender, and Interest in Economics.

Jensen, Elizabeth J.; Owen, Ann L.

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ERIC Number: EJ670542

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Pedagogy, Gender, and Interest in Economics.

Jensen, Elizabeth J.; Owen, Ann L.

Journal of Economic Education, v32 n4 p323-43 Fall 2001

Examines how the characteristics and attitudes of students interact with the pedagogy and attributes of the instructor to influence student decisions to study economics beyond the first semester. Finds that students who have a predisposition to major in economics and who find economics relevant are more likely to continue. (RLH)

Descriptors: Diversity (Student), Economics Education, Females, Gender Issues, Higher Education, Relevance (Education), Student Attitudes, Student Characteristics, Teaching Methods, Womens Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Journal of Economic Education is a refereed journal.