Concentrated Study Time and Improved Learning Efficiency: An Experiment Using "Economics U$A.".

Grimes, Paul W.; Niss, James F.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ395830

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1989

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Concentrated Study Time and Improved Learning Efficiency: An Experiment Using "Economics U$A."

Grimes, Paul W.; Niss, James F.

Journal of Economic Education, v20 n2 p133-38 Spr 1989

Reports on an experiment that tested whether course length and concentration affect learning. Using the "Economics U$A" television series, compares student performance in two classes taught over differing time periods. Results implied that concentrated time periods for courses may lead to more concentrated student effort. (LS)

Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Comparative Analysis, Course Organization, Economics Education, Educational Television, Higher Education, Pacing, Scheduling, Student Behavior, Student Improvement, Telecourses, Time Factors (Learning)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A