Teaching Controversial and Contemporary Topics in Economics Using a Jigsaw Literature Review Activity
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| Title: | Teaching Controversial and Contemporary Topics in Economics Using a Jigsaw Literature Review Activity |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Button, Patrick (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Economic Education. 2021 52(4):286-295. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2021 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Economics Education, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Literature Reviews, Journal Articles, Reading Assignments, Cooperative Learning, Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Active Learning, Teaching Methods |
| Geographic Terms: | Minnesota, Louisiana (New Orleans) |
| DOI: | 10.1080/00220485.2021.1963373 |
| ISSN: | 0022-0485 |
| Abstract: | Most courses are taught almost exclusively using lecture and, despite gaps in textbook coverage of empirical economics, do not incorporate academic readings. The authors of this article present a "jigsaw literature review" cooperative learning activity to address these shortfalls. The jigsaw guides students through formulating a position by synthesizing key ideas from readings with diverse perspectives on a common topic. The authors provide detailed guidance on conducting the activity in upper-level economics courses, based on their experiences while teaching labor economics, public economics, urban economics, health economics, and econometrics. They argue that their activity provides a meaningful way to integrate recent research, policy topics, and diversity issues while promoting student-student interactions. Sample course materials and additional resources are provided for ease of implementation. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2021 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1316959 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Most courses are taught almost exclusively using lecture and, despite gaps in textbook coverage of empirical economics, do not incorporate academic readings. The authors of this article present a "jigsaw literature review" cooperative learning activity to address these shortfalls. The jigsaw guides students through formulating a position by synthesizing key ideas from readings with diverse perspectives on a common topic. The authors provide detailed guidance on conducting the activity in upper-level economics courses, based on their experiences while teaching labor economics, public economics, urban economics, health economics, and econometrics. They argue that their activity provides a meaningful way to integrate recent research, policy topics, and diversity issues while promoting student-student interactions. Sample course materials and additional resources are provided for ease of implementation. |
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| ISSN: | 0022-0485 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/00220485.2021.1963373 |
