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Chizmar, John F.; Ostrosky, Anthony L – Journal of Economic Education, 1998
Suggests that using the one-minute paper to teach an introductory economics course increases economic knowledge regardless of student ability level and instructor characteristics. The one-minute paper is a form of feedback where the students answer a few basic questions about the lesson at the end of the class. (MJP)
Descriptors: Comprehension, Economics, Economics Education, Feedback
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DeBoer, Dale R. – Journal of Economic Education, 1998
Describes a class where students learn microeconomics from the perspective of a new business owner. This approach requires reordering the typical sequence of material and introducing a market simulation exercise. Includes a sample business plan, course outline, and data tables. (MJP)
Descriptors: Business Administration, Business Skills, Capitalism, Economics Education
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Strober, Myra H.; And Others – Journal of Economic Education, 1997
Replicates an earlier study that used videotapes to examine the types of errors made by novice economics students in graphic analysis of a simple supply-demand problem. Further explores the issue by improving the framework for analyzing errors and documenting some methods used by novice groups to correct errors. (MJP)
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Economics, Economics Education, Educational Media