JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION THEORY AND PRACTICE

Teaching Introductory Economics to Students of Different Majors:

Challenges and Opportunities

Author(s): Shahidul Islam, Varghese Manaloor

Citation: Shahidul Islam, Varghese Manaloor, (2012) "Teaching Introductory Economics to Students of Different Majors:

Challenges and Opportunities," Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, Vol.12, Iss. 1, pp. 56 - 65

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

Introductory economics courses have a diverse pool of students with varied objectives. The programs

offering introductory economics also have specific objectives in mind. This variation deserves attention to

find appropriate content, teaching method and resources. This paper explores (i) the appropriateness of

content, breadth and depth of economic concept provided to different disciplines, (ii) mode of delivery

and teaching techniques with varying objectives and (iii) the suitability of resource materials. It is

concluded that different programs need to adapt the content and teaching techniques to satisfy student

needs, and a collaborative approach led by the economics instructor would be the way to go.