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"Hands-On" Models: Innovations For Teaching Economic Theory To Undergraduates

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The abstract nature of economic theory creates challenges for Introductory agricultural economics courses. Current techniques designed to teach theory tend to be labor intensive or prohibit active participation in learning theory. This paper discusses recent experiences of designing, constructing and presenting multiple dimensional and mechanical models in classroom learning.

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  • Broder, Josef M., 1979. ""Hands-On" Models: Innovations For Teaching Economic Theory To Undergraduates," 1979 Annual Meeting, July 29-August 1, Pullman, Washington 277630, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea79:277630
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.277630
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    1. A. Gene Nelson & Tiffin D. Harris, 1978. "Designing an Instructional Package: The Use of Probabilities in Farm Decision Making," American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 60(5), pages 993-997.
    2. Carl W. O'Connor & Dean N. Osterman, 1978. "Innovations in Teaching: An Introduction," American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 60(5), pages 985-986.
    3. Michael D. Boehlje & Vernon R. Eidman, 1978. "Simulation and Gaming Models: Application in Teaching and Extension Programs," American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 60(5), pages 987-992.
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    1. McClelland, John W. & Broder, Josef M., 1982. "Teaching Consumer Economics Using Taste Panels," Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 14(2), pages 1-6, December.

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