Effectiveness of Inductive and Deductive Teaching Methods in Learning Agricultural Economics: A Case Study

Effectiveness of Inductive and Deductive Teaching Methods in Learning Agricultural Economics: A Case Study

The effects of inductive and deductive teaching method, students' cognitive and affective characteristics and learning style on students' performance are measured. Performance is measured by the scores on tests based on trade concepts and exercises in an introductory course in agricultural...

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Veröffentlicht in:NACTA journal 2004-09, Vol.48 (3), p.7-13
Hauptverfasser: Dameus, Alix, Tilley, Daniel S., Brant, Molly
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Agricultural economics
Economics education
Learning styles
Mathematical concepts
Outcomes of education
Pretests
Problem solving
Standardized tests
Teaching methods
Test scores
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Zusammenfassung:The effects of inductive and deductive teaching method, students' cognitive and affective characteristics and learning style on students' performance are measured. Performance is measured by the scores on tests based on trade concepts and exercises in an introductory course in agricultural economics. Results suggest that inductive teaching increases students' performance and that learning is enhanced if inductive teaching is done prior to presenting general theories.
ISSN:0149-4910