Document Type
Working Paper
Publication Date
2014
College/Unit
Chambers College of Business and Economics
Document Number
14-27
Department/Program/Center
Economics
Abstract
Drawing largely on educational literature outside of economics, we provide a survey of perspectives on alternative teaching methods. We then report results regarding the effectiveness of various alternative methods such as cooperative learning, class discussions, and the use of multimedia sources compared to lecture-only instruction. A difference-in-means test is utilized to compare gains in learning between control classes and treatment classes. Alternative teaching methods were not shown to increase student performance in a statistically significant manner.
Digital Commons Citation
Malek, Ninos P.; Hall, Joshua C.; and Hodges, Collin, "A Review and Analysis of the Effectiveness of Alternative Teaching Methods on Student Learning in Economics" (2014). Economics Faculty Working Papers Series. 120.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/econ_working-papers/120