Implications of Adult Students' Experience for Teaching Economics

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Duncan P. RyanMann
Keyword(s):  
Adult Students ◽  
Teaching Economics

Teaching Economics in Distant Form

2003 ◽  
pp. 128-138
Author(s):  
L. Kleyeva
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Economics ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Methodological Problems

The article considers the problems of teaching economics and management in distant form. The necessity of using such a form is connected with the fact that practical managers and professional economists usually have no opportunities to leave their business for a long time. The distant form of education gives them a chance to combine education with their practical activities. Teaching economics in distant form implies certain methodological problems discussed in the article.

Business Study Abroad Tours for Non-Traditional Students: An Outcomes Assessment

2005 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Spero C. Peppas
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Adult Students ◽  
Educational Outcomes ◽  
Business School ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Study Tour ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Non Traditional Students ◽  
Working Adult ◽  
Business Study

The purpose of this research was to assess empirically the perceived benefits of a business study tour course in terms of business educational outcomes, cultural awareness and sensitivity, and work-related gains. This study fills a gap in the business-school-related literature by focusing on outcomes of study abroad tours for non-traditional, working adult students.

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