Educational Innovation in Economics and Business Administration: The Case of Problem-Based Learning

Front Matter....Pages i-x
Introduction....Pages 2-6
Front Matter....Pages 7-7
Rhetorical Obstacles In The Teaching Of Economics....Pages 8-19
A Total Quality Improvement Approach to Student Learning....Pages 20-29
Educating Leaders For The New Competitive Environment....Pages 30-38
Perspectives On Problem-based Learning....Pages 39-52
PBL, Ideology Or Practical Solution?....Pages 53-61
Front Matter....Pages 62-62
Differences In The Organisation And Application Of Knowledge Between Novice, Intermediate And Experienced Auditors....Pages 63-68
Problem Solving Strategies....Pages 69-77
The Reading, Interpretation And Usage Of Scientific Articles In Undergraduate Accounting Education....Pages 78-87
The Development Of Expertise In Management Accounting....Pages 88-98
Teaching For Expertise....Pages 99-105
Front Matter....Pages 106-107
Choosing the Right Platform for Computer-Based Materials Used in Teaching and Learning Economics....Pages 108-115
A New Software Architecture For Simulation....Pages 116-123
Using Online Databases In Applied Economics....Pages 124-131
Running The British Economy. A High Quality Learning Environment....Pages 132-143
An Economic Game As An Interactive Learning Environment....Pages 144-151
Using A Computer Based Management Simulation Exercise For Developing Business Specific And General Transferable Skills In Hospitality Management Students....Pages 152-160
Integrating Multidimensional Business Knowledge Using A Non-Computerised Business Game....Pages 161-168
Teaching Problem-Solving And Analytical Thinking Skills: With A Special Reference To Modelling In Management Science....Pages 169-175
Economics And Electronic Spreadsheets: Interdisciplinary Economics In Education....Pages 176-185
Front Matter....Pages 106-107
Bridging The Gap Between Informatics And Business Disciplines....Pages 186-192
Modelling And Learning. Using Systems Methodology And Algorithms In Teaching Strategic Management And Planning....Pages 193-202
Quantitative Methods In A Problem-Based Curriculum....Pages 203-211
Problem-Based Learning And Teaching Mathematical Subjects: An Attempt At Bridging The Gap In Maastricht....Pages 212-223
Front Matter....Pages 224-224
Discovery Of The Reality. Experiences With Integrated Project Studies....Pages 225-232
Teaching PIMS Principles In A Problem-based Learning Environment....Pages 233-238
Educational Innovation In Problem — Based Learning: Teaching Service Management Through Team Teaching And With Quality Techniques....Pages 239-247
Student Directed Learning: A Business Challenge For Freshmen....Pages 248-260
Problem-Based Learning In The Business Curriculum: An Alternative To Traditional Approaches....Pages 261-267
Students’ Assessment Of The Effectiveness Of The Various Activities In A Non-Traditional Course....Pages 268-276
The Use Of Students As Consultants In Live Case Study Tasks. Progress At Newcastle Business School....Pages 277-287
Looking For Benchmarks In Vocational Training....Pages 288-295
Distance Education And Problem-Based Learning....Pages 296-304
Case-Methodology To Teach Problem-Solving Skills....Pages 305-315
Variations To Problem-Based Learning Due To Course Requirements....Pages 316-323
The Development Of A Curriculum For Project Management And Real Estate Management....Pages 324-330
Peer Group Support In Economics. Innovations In Problem Based Learning....Pages 331-337
Front Matter....Pages 338-339
Student Assessment In A Problem-Based Curriculum....Pages 340-346
Problem-Solving And Assessment The Maastricht Experiences....Pages 347-357
What Do We Learn From Test Scores? A Case Study On The Use Of Test Scores For Evaluative Purposes....Pages 358-368
Front Matter....Pages 369-369
Discrepancies In The Labour Market For RL-Educated Economists....Pages 370-381
Do Staff Members Appreciate The Problem Based Learning Approach?....Pages 382-388
Restructuring The Maastricht Program In Economics And Business Administration: Some Lessons Learned From Managing This Project....Pages 389-395
Reflections On Innovation Methodology....Pages 396-404
Developing And Managing Faculty-Driven Innovation: A Continuous Improvement Model With Self-Directed Work Teams....Pages 405-415
Business Schools And Innovation: Receptive Contexts For Change?....Pages 416-425
Front Matter....Pages 426-427
Universal Learning: A Science And Methodology For Education And Training....Pages 428-435
Universal Learning As A Tool For Educational Tranformation And Process Control Systems In Problem-Based Programs....Pages 436-443
The Nature Of Education And The Short-Termism Threat: The Special Case Of Accounting Education....Pages 444-450
Economics and Political Correctness in a European Setting....Pages 451-454
The Resistance Of The Established Educational System To Problem-Based Learning: The Turkish Case....Pages 455-460
Applicability Of The ‘Problem-Based Learning’ Approach To An International Student Body: Some Preliminary Results From Economics....Pages 461-468
Front Matter....Pages 469-469
Experiencing A Tutorial Group....Pages 470-470
Mathematics, Economics, And Electronic Spreadsheets: Interdisciplinary Economies In Education....Pages 471-471
Organisation of Education In A Problem-based Programme....Pages 472-472
A Symposia: MBAs Working In A Problem-based Environment....Pages 473-473
Running The British Economy....Pages 474-474
Competence in Economics: To Test Or Not To Test, That’s The Question!....Pages 475-475
How To Design A Curriculum/Block....Pages 476-476
A Symposia: Managing The Evolution Of Problem-based Learning In The MBA Programme At Ohio University....Pages 477-477
Front Matter....Pages 469-469
An Interactive Simulation Game Focused On The Microeconomic Fundamentals Of Macroeconomics....Pages 478-478
Task Construction In Problem Based Learning....Pages 479-479
Bridging The Gap Between Informatics And Business Disciplines....Pages 480-480
Developing Computer Based Learning Materials For Economics Using ToolBook™....Pages 481-481
A Workshop: The Role Of The Tutor In Problem-based Learning....Pages 482-482
Using On-Line Databases In Applied Economics: A Measure Of Efficiency Or Effectiveness....Pages 483-483
Choosing The Right Platform For Computer-Based Materials Used In Teaching And Learning Economics: First Session....Pages 484-484
Computer-based Problem-solving Environments: Stella....Pages 485-485
Choosing The Right Platform For Computer-Based Materials Used In Teaching And Learning Economics: Second Session....Pages 486-486