Assessing the Impact of Just-in-Time Methodology, In-Lecture Activities, and Tutor-Assisted Post-Lecture Activities in the Course Experience of First Year Students in Economics at the University of Pretoria

Roula Inglesi-Lotz, Fritz Dresselhaus and Jessika Bohlmann ()
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Fritz Dresselhaus: Higher Education Research Innovation, University of Pretoria
Jessika Bohlmann: Department of Economics, University of Pretoria

No 201590, Working Papers from University of Pretoria, Department of Economics

Abstract: This paper focuses on the introduction of blended-learning as applied to lectures in a large first year economics course at the University of Pretoria. The blended learning methodology was aligned with the flipped-classroom approach where the traditional classroom is overturned via interactive student engagement activities. Lectures take place partially or fully outside the classroom via pre-lecture videos, reading assignments and/or podcasts. Lecture time is utilized to assist students in deep learning by doing exercises, peer evaluations and encouraging class discussions. Post-lecture activities consist of consolidation quizzes, assignments and peer networking through social media. Blended-learning was introduced in the principles of economics course at the Department of Economics in the University of Pretoria in 2012; this paper reports the results for the second semester in 2013 and the first semester in 2014. It was found that students experienced the blended-learning methodology as beneficial in helping them understand basic concepts in economics.

Keywords: Blended-Learning; Just-In-Time-Teaching; Student Perceptions; Large Classroom (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A22 I23 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 21 pages
Date: 2015-12
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