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McConnell, Campbell R.; Sosin, Kim – Journal of Economic Education, 1984
A survey of economics and business college students showed that students were unfavorably disposed toward large classes. In attempting to explain the attitude of students toward large classes, the instructor's popularity and students receiving high grades improved the course rating. Course subject matter and student gender also made a difference.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Business Education, Class Size, Course Content
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Mandelstamm, Allan B.; And Others – Journal of Economic Education, 1971
Greater attention to the needs of students and to teaching methods is urged, and specific suggestions are given. (IM)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Community Colleges, Course Content, Economics
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Evensky, Jerry; Wells, Michael – Journal of Economic Education, 1998
Describes an attempt to analyze and improve the connection between intermediate microeconomic theory courses and applied theory courses. Examines the data collection, policy analysis, program design, and materials production stages of this process. Includes a table of most-valued microeconomic skills compared with allocation of time to teach those…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Economics
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Erekson, O. Homer; And Others – Journal of Economic Education, 1996
Identifies six significant themes for teaching intermediate macroeconomics at the college level. Included are the need for a unifying approach, adaptability of course content, emphasis on formalism, coordination within the economics curriculum, stimulation of student learning, and needs for assessment. Discusses additional options for…
Descriptors: Academic Education, College Instruction, Course Content, Curriculum Development
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Froyen, Richard T. – Journal of Economic Education, 1996
Traces the development of macroeconomic theory from John Maynard Keynes to modern endogenous growth theory. Maintains that a combination of interest in growth theory and related policy questions will play a prominent role in macroeconomics in the future. Recommends narrowing the gap between graduate school and undergraduate economics instruction.…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Capitalism, Course Content, Economic Research
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Lawson, Colin W. – Journal of Economic Education, 1989
Compares the U.S. and British methods of teaching economics to undergraduate students. Examines the course objectives, the syllabi, the hiring and training of staff, the teaching system, and assessment and monitoring systems. Concludes that the British curriculum focuses on a narrower range of subjects. (GG)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Course Content, Course Organization, Curriculum Development
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Siegfried, John J.; And Others – Journal of Economic Education, 1991
Discusses objects, methods of instruction, content, and accomplishments of the undergraduate major in economics. Recommends a strong introductory sequence stressing application of economic tools, rigorous intermediate theory courses, background courses in quantitative methods, and a minimum of five economics electives. Suggests synthesis through a…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Course Content, Creative Writing, Curriculum Development