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Freitas, Kripa – Journal of Economic Education, 2023
Evidence suggests that active engagement with material as it is being taught improves learning. In-class multiple choice questions are a common way to introduce active learning. Low-stakes writing is another. The author of this article provides evidence that using a content-based low-stakes writing prompt with immediate group feedback during the…
Descriptors: Writing Assignments, Active Learning, Feedback (Response), Instructional Effectiveness
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Walstad, William B. – Journal of Economic Education, 2001
Discusses seven issues affecting assessment: (1) selection of texts, (2) use of oral and written assignments, (3) characteristics of grades and evaluation, (4) opportunities for self-assessment, (5) retention of learning, (6) psychology of students, and (7) the development of new tests. Suggests ways that economics faculty can improve assessment…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Economics Education, Educational Research, Evaluation
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Wight, Jonathan B. – Journal of Economic Education, 1999
Describes an exercise, step-by-step, for developing critical thinking while exposing students to electronic-data skills. Argues that the exercise enhances critical thinking by forcing students to deal with issues of data definition, collection, and interpretation, and by providing an active learning experience with real-world data. (DSK)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Computer Uses in Education, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis