Week 1: Introduction
Week 1: Sunday 1.25.2015
Module 0: Learning about Learning; Learning in this Course
Required Resources: Please watch the series of 5 videos by Dr.
Chew on learning:
Multimedia:
http://www.samford.edu/how-to-study/default.aspx
(Approx. length 30min)
Web:
http://www.vox.com/2014/6/24/5824192/study-smarter-learn-better-8-tips-from-memory-researchers
Here is a quick intro on “Flipped Learning” and the
“Flipped” classroom.
Multimedia:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a7NbUIr_iQ
(Length 2min53sec)
Prof. Eric Mazur demonstrates peer instruction method in a
physics class at Harvard.
Multimedia:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wont2v_LZ1E
(Length 8min22sec)
Multimedia:
http://youtu.be/Z9orbxoRofI
(Length 13min56sec)
Further Resources:
Crouch, C. H., & Mazur, E. (2001). Peer instruction: Ten years
of experience and results. American Journal of Physics, 69, 970.
http://newfaculty.mst.edu/media/campussupport/newfaculty/documents/MazurActiveLearning.pdf
Module 1: The Study of Economics
Required Resources: Read Krugman and Wells Module 1
Review Module 1 Slides
Recommended Resources:
Module 2: Introduction to Macroeconomics
Required Resources: Read Krugman and Wells Module 2
Recommended Resources:
Multimedia:
http://www.ted.com/talks/laurie_santos.html
Further Resources:
O’Rourke, P.J., Eat the Rich: A Treatise on Economics,
Atlantic Monthly Press, New York, 1998.
Chapter 1:
http://www.bookbrowse.com/index.cfm?page=title&titleID=215&view=excerpt,
Chapter 6
Appendix Graphs in Economics
Required Resources: Read Krugman and Wells, pages 34-45
Recommended Resources:
Assessment: Complete Quiz#1 By Sunday 2.1.2015 in
D2L