The authors examine student cheating based on implicit and explicit definitions of cheating. Prior to being provided a definition of cheating, students reported whether they had cheated. Students were then provided a definition of cheating and asked to rereport their cheating behaviors. Results indicate that students do not understand what…

Points out reasons why research on the validity of student evaluation of teacher performance is so varied and inconclusive. Examines different types of inputs and outputs in research on teacher effectiveness. Findings indicated that the student evaluations do measure short-run variable inputs of the teacher. (Author/DB)

Discusses two issues concerning home economics education: (1) the lack of congruence between the way home economics educators define themselves and the way in which they actually perform, and (2) the level of students attracted to home economics and the sequence of their professional education. (CT)

Describes a procedure for screening new economics Ph.D. holders in American universities according to the number of articles the individuals publish during their nontenured period. (DB)

Suggests that current economic events should be incorporated into simple textbook models. As an example, shows how some of the major aspects of the debate on macroeconomic policy can be dealt with by using a simple Keynesian expenditure model. (Author/DB)

A review of articles in the first six volumes of the "Journal of Vocational Home Economics Education" was conducted. Questions concerned modes of inquiry, topics, and types of articles. Recommendations are made that encourage researchers to use alternative approaches to inquiry. (JOW)

The debate format as discussed here is built around the theory that the teacher can increase the benefits of the traditional lecture format by using debate as a complementary tool and by fully integrating the two formats. The aim of the authors' integrative approach runs on two levels: one is to make debate a streamlined, integral part of course…

Examines the suitability of the traditional arc elasticity measure as a component of the economics curriculum. Demonstrates that the midpoint measure is subject to shortcomings as it invariably approaches one when price changes become large. Discusses point elasticity of demand as an alternative to the midpoint measure in the principles course.…

Evaluates the effectiveness of the Developmental Economic Education Project (DEEP) of the Joint Council of Economic Education and the awards program of the International Paper Company Foundation (IPCF). DEEP schools had a positive effect on students. The results of the IPCF program are less encouraging. (RM)

The Test of Understanding of College Economics, the Test of Economic Literacy for senior high students, and the Basic Economics Test for students in grades 4-6 provide reasonably good measures of economic understanding. The tests' technical features--reliability, validity, norms, and item statistics--are critiqued. (RM)

Describes a problem-solving model developed by economists that incorporates the use of economics into the high school social studies curriculum. Model components include defining the issue, identifying objectives, looking for ways to achieve objectives, identifying pertinent economic concepts, analyzing alternatives, and evaluating which…

Reviews existing research on the appropriate specification and estimation of models of cognitive achievement, offers an original two-equation model of cognitive achievement for individual students, and explores the relationship between instructional quality, teacher's salaries, and academic achievement. (Author/DB)

Suggests that cost-benefit analysis of economic education can be valid if objectives are separated from standards of performance and if the analysis is made in terms of feasible alternatives. Content of economic education is discussed in terms of Richard McKenzie's article "Where is the Economics in Economic Education?" (JEE Fall 1977). (Author/DB)

Critiques a recent article in the J. Econ. Ed. by Richard B. McKenzie (Fall, 1977) which suggested that basic economic understanding is essential to good citizenship. (DB)

Suggests that intermediate microeconomic theory instruction should emphasize individual elements of the topic as part of a general equilibrium model. Summarizes a model that can be used to highlight the unifying thread running through the subject. Discusses the submodels of the market, the consumer, the firm, and the economy as a whole. (SG)