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ERIC Number: EJ623395
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-8756-7555
Teaching Critical Thinking in Interdisciplinary Economics Courses.
Borg, J. Rody; Borg, Mary O.
College Teaching, v49 n1 p20-25 Win 2001
Asserting that economists must work intentionally to put critical thinking skills into their courses, presents an approach that involves team teaching a course combining economics and another discipline with contrasting assumptions and values. Describes the issues addressed in courses combining economics and English literature and economics and biology. Assesses the benefits of interdisciplinary teaching. (EV)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Critical Thinking, Economics Education, Higher Education, Instructional Innovation, Interdisciplinary Approach, Thinking Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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