Teaching Introductory Microeconomics with an In-Class Collaborative Learning Lab Component

Abstract

The purpose ofthis study is to show that a Collaborative Leaming Lab (CLL) component can be accommodated in a standard three-credit introductory microeconomics class without significantly reducing the course content. It also shows that adding an inclass CLL can be an effective alternative method ofteaching microeconomics. The data provides convincing information that incorporating CLL into the class improves student learning. (A2, A22)