Teaching controversial and contemporary topics in economics using a jigsaw literature review activity

The influence of types of collaborative learning models jigsaw vs discovery learning model and learning discipline on learning results

“…The Discovery Learning model is a form of teaching based on student learning activities; this method is just a guide for instructors and pushers who guide students to find ideas, claims, methods, algorithms, etc. The Discovery Learning model provides benefits for problem solving for students who want to learn actively and productively (Button et al, 2021). This is in line with the opinion (Johnson & Johnson, 2009;Wattanawongwan et al, 2021) which states that the discovery learning model can solve problems that exist in schools.…”

“…Students work Significantly harder for and learn more from the cooperative learning component than from the lecture component and the traditional method (Ahmad et al, 2020;Ross, 2012) which explains that one of the most important and effective things in collaborative learning is the creation of a learning atmosphere that fosters students' ability to explore together each subject between students of the same age and between students and lecturers through social interaction. students work significantly harder for and learn more from the cooperative learning component than from the lecture component and the traditional method (Button et al, 2021;Mark & Id-Deen, 2020) which explains that one of the most important and effective things in collaborative learning is the creation of a learning atmosphere that fosters students' ability to explore together each subject between students of the same age and between students and lecturers through social interaction. students work significantly harder for and learn more from the cooperative learning component than from the lecture component and the traditional method (Cardow & Smith, 2015)which retains its popular and academic cult status.…”

“…The Jigsaw Practice (JP) is a kind of collective way to teach students how to make fun of English (Kırkgöz, 2014). The Jigsaw method improves students' academic achievement (Button et al, 2021). The study also revealed that gender had no effect on academic achievement.…”

Incorporating Racial Justice Topics into an Econometrics Course

“…For example, in Button et al. ( 2021 ) the instructors select three to five readings with contrasting views in upper-level economics courses. Students then discuss the papers in groups during class meetings.…”

“… 6 Button et al. ( 2021 ) also introduce contemporary topics into upper-level economics courses. In their approach, the instructor selects three to five readings with contrasting views on a topic.…”