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Student Demographics and the Impact of Team-Based Learning

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The use of active learning strategies has frequently been suggested as a way of helping disadvantaged students bridge the achievement gap as all of the usual advantages of active learning (more hands-on nature, focus on problem solving and critical thinking, etc.) are seen as particularly important to this group. This paper examines differences in student outcomes and experiences with Team-Based Learning (TBL) on the basis of several demographic characteristics (age, gender, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status). The study population includes students in principles-level economics courses and undergraduate and Master of Business Administration (MBA)-level quantitative methods courses at a mid-sized state university. We find a small, significant improvement in learning outcomes for low-income and minority students when compared to others. We also document several differences in the subjective experiences of minority and low-income students with TBL-based courses. Copyright International Atlantic Economic Society 2015

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  • Paul Hettler, 2015. "Student Demographics and the Impact of Team-Based Learning," International Advances in Economic Research, Springer;International Atlantic Economic Society, vol. 21(4), pages 413-422, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:iaecre:v:21:y:2015:i:4:p:413-422:10.1007/s11294-015-9539-7
    DOI: 10.1007/s11294-015-9539-7
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    1. Jennifer Imazeki, 2015. "Getting Students to Do Economics: An Introduction to Team-Based Learning," International Advances in Economic Research, Springer;International Atlantic Economic Society, vol. 21(4), pages 399-412, November.
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    1. Odell, Kathleen E., 2018. "Team-based learning and student performance: Preliminary evidence from a principles of macroeconomics classroom," International Review of Economics Education, Elsevier, vol. 29(C), pages 44-58.

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    Keywords

    A20; Economics pedagogy; Team-based learning; Active learning strategies; Demographics;
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    • A20 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - General

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