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Highsmith, Robert – Theory into Practice, 1987
This article summarizes research regarding economics education relating to how teacher preparation and training influence student understanding, the role of instructional materials in increasing economic understanding, and how attributes of students influence their ability to learn economics. (CB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Concept Formation, Economics Education, Educational Research