Publication: Journal of Economic Education
Volume: Volume 31, No. 1
Issue: Winter 2000
Pages: 13-29
Author(s): Carol G. Johnston (University of Melbourne), Richard H. James (University of Melbourne), Jenny N. Lye (University of Melbourne) and Ian M. McDonald (University of Melbourne)
Address (Principal Author):Carol G. Johnston
Department of Economics
University of Melbourne
Parksville
Victoria 3052
Australia
613-9344-5410
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Internet Address (Principal Author):c.johnston@ecomfac.unimelb.edu.au
Title: An Evaluation of the Introduction of Collaborative Problem-solving for Learning Economics
Abstract: An evaluation of a package of measures designed to introduce a collaborative, problem-solving (CPS) approach to learning into the tutorials of a second year university macroeconomics subject. The evaluation compares a trial group (311 students) with a control group (301 students), both drawn from students at the one university enrolled in the same subject. Both students and tutors were found to react positively to the CPS approach.
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