Some Evidence on the Appropriate Length of the Principles of Economics Course.

Paden, Donald W.; Moyer, M. Eugene

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Publication Date: 1971

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Some Evidence on the Appropriate Length of the Principles of Economics Course

Paden, Donald W.; Moyer, M. Eugene

Journal of Economic Education, 2, 2, 131-137, Spr 71

Comparisons are made between four college economic principles courses: one-semester live lectures, programed instruction, and televised lectures, and, two-semester televised lectures, the latter producing the greatest content learning. Opportunity costs and other implications are discussed. (DB)

Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Economics, Economics Education, Educational Television, Higher Education, Lecture Method, Programed Instruction, Teaching Methods

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