This study sought to examine students' perceptions of their learning experience in the introductory accounting courses at three colleges and universities in the United States. Questionnaire responses were collected from 375 students at the end of the second introductory course. The student...

This article explores the effectiveness of applying a new multidimensional graphical method to the teaching and learning of economics. In essence, the paper extends the significance of multi- dimensional graphs to study any economic phenomenon from a multidimensional perspective. The paper...

This article explores the effectiveness of applying a new multidimensional graphical method to the teaching and learning of economics. In essence, the paper extends the significance of multi-dimensional graphs to study any economic phenomenon from a multidimensional perspective. The paper...

This working paper proposes the use of musical selections to enhance team-based learning (TBL) activities in economics education. The author provides pre-designed lessons and templates that match the Voluntary National Content Standards in Economics and are appropriate for upper-primary and...

This paper examines the possibility of applying the multidimensional graphical methods in the teaching and learning of economics. Using two courses in a series of full class sessions, it was observed that multidimensional graphical methods could indeed be applied to the teaching and learning of...

Principles of Economics students at Mississippi State University were provided the opportunity to use computer assisted instruction (CAI) as a supplemental study activity. Students were free to choose the extent of their computer work. Throughout the course, weekly surveys were conducted to...

According to the generative theory of learning, people understand new concepts by idiosyncratically relating them to prior experiences and prior stored information. In the case of economics, students’ prior experiences can interfere with their correct understanding of the material. Although...

This paper explores a complementary method of teaching economics founded in the service learning approach, and evaluates the effectiveness of service learning programs where final-year students of college engaged in Community Service provide microeconomic assistance to underprivileged...

Teaching technology effects on student learning in a large lecture introductory statistics course were tested. Findings show in-class personal response systems and on-line homework/quizzes significantly improve student exam scores. We infer proven small class techniques, participating in class...

Class discussion, especially case discussion, is a frequently used active learning strategy in business and accounting education. Prior research suggests that students' self-reported comfort with class discussion is positively related to students' self-reported learning. Pre- and post-course...