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| العنوان: |
3 Colleges' Different Approaches Shape Learning in Econ 101. |
| المؤلفون: |
BERRETT, DAN |
| المصدر: |
Chronicle of Higher Education; 6/22/2012, Vol. 58 Issue 39, pA6-A9, 4p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
MICROECONOMICS education, HIGHER education, TEACHING methods, MATHEMATICAL models of economics, ACADEMIC rigor (Education), SOCIOECONOMICS, COLLABORATIVE learning, EDUCATION |
| الشركة/الكيان: |
GEORGE Washington University, GEORGE Mason University, UNIVERSITY of Phoenix |
| People: |
SURANOVIC, Steven M., BOUDREAUS, Donald J., DOUGLAS, Peggy V. |
| مستخلص: |
The article presents the author's findings regarding variations in teaching methods and concepts covered in courses on the principles-of-microeconomics at various U.S. institutions. According to the author, the course led by George Washington University associate professor of economics Steven M. Suranovic focuses on mathematical models of economics and incorporates academically rigorous problem sets and examinations. George Mason University professor of economics Donald J. Boudreaux uses entertainment in his lectures and focuses on the social aspects of economics. Electronic discussion forums on economic concepts and having students collaboratively learn in an online environment are the aims of Peggy V. Douglas' University of Phoenix course. |
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