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Results of a randomized evaluation of team-based learning exercises

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  • Carson, Katherine Silz
  • Gonzalez-Ramirez, Jimena
  • Heinicke, Craig
  • Maier, Mark
  • Ruder, Phil
  • Simkins, Scott P.
  • Adams, Hiuko
  • Latham, James “Michael”
  • Malakar, C. Lucy

Abstract

This paper describes the results of a multi-site randomized-controlled evaluation of the effect on student learning of Team-Based Learning (TBL) application exercises vs. traditional exercises in Principles of Microeconomics courses using the TBL pedagogy. The use of random assignment of a site to treatment or control group for each of four study modules combined with student fixed effects enables identification of the treatment effect on student learning while controlling for student characteristics. The results show moderate positive treatment effects of the TBL application exercises.

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  • Carson, Katherine Silz & Gonzalez-Ramirez, Jimena & Heinicke, Craig & Maier, Mark & Ruder, Phil & Simkins, Scott P. & Adams, Hiuko & Latham, James “Michael” & Malakar, C. Lucy, 2025. "Results of a randomized evaluation of team-based learning exercises," International Review of Economics Education, Elsevier, vol. 49(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ireced:v:49:y:2025:i:c:s1477388025000088
    DOI: 10.1016/j.iree.2025.100316
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    Keywords

    Team-based learning; randomized controlled trial; active learning;
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    JEL classification:

    • A20 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - General
    • A22 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Undergraduate
    • C93 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Design of Experiments - - - Field Experiments

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