A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down: why good content is never enough

Wayne Geerling and G. Dirk Mateer

Chapter 1 in New Developments in Economic Education, 2014, pp 1-20 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: The chapter attempts to provide economists who actively teach their discipline some suggested paths toward making the experience more palatable if not enjoyable for students. The authors emphasize three lessons. First, economics is a fascinating and rewarding discipline. Second, introductory economics courses are typically comprised of non-majors and instructors need to cater for this. Third, passion and commitment are contagious.

Keywords: Economics and Finance; Education (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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