A Learning Theory of Economics Instructional Development.

Van Metre, Dale

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Publication Date: 1976

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A Learning Theory of Economics Instructional Development

Van Metre, Dale

Journal of Economic Education, 7, 2, 95-103, Spr 76

This paper discusses several principles of learning and presents a simple model for economics instructional development at the college level. The author's hypothesis is that economics teachers do not adequately define their teaching goals and do not select the components of the learning system on the bases of sound criteria. (Author/RM)

Descriptors: Course Objectives, Economics Education, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Instructional Improvement, Learning, Learning Theories, Models, Student Participation, Teaching Methods

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