| Title | Vancouver School of Economics - Developing interactive learning modules for hands-on-econometrics skills |
|---|---|
| Faculty/College/Unit | Arts |
| Status | Active |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Initiation | 04/01/2022 |
| Project Summary | Currently, all economics students take several courses in the application of economic theory and models to data using statistical methods (econometrics). Many students struggle to engage with this material, particularly when it comes to practical applications and hands-on experience – putting them at a disadvantage following graduation or in more advanced courses. This project will address this challenge by creating a collection of hands-on modules designed around best practices for teaching statistics. These modules, focused on economic questions, models, and data, will use interactive notebook-based technologies (Jupyter) to synthesize analysis, discussion, and conceptualization into a single learning experience – appropriate for either laboratory or flipped classroom instruction. By adapting proven pedagogical strategies and integrating this material throughout the economics curriculum, students will master these valuable skills. This project will improve accessibility, by lowering costs and hardware requirements, and will produce a library of open educational resources for broader instructional needs. |
| Funding Details | |
| Year 1: Project Year | Year 1 |
| Year 1: Funding Year | 2022/2023 |
| Year 1: Project Type | Large TLEF |
| Year 1: Principal Investigator | Jonathan Graves |
| Year 1: Funded Amount | 57,990 |
| Year 1: Team Members | Jonathan Graves, Assistant Professor of Teaching, Economics, Faculty of Arts |
| Year 1: TLEF Showcase |  |
| Year 2: Project Year | Year 2 |
| Year 2: Funding Year | 2023/2024 |
| Year 2: Project Type | Large TLEF |
| Year 2: Principal Investigator | Jonathan Graves |
| Year 2: Funded Amount | 57,999 |
| Year 2: Team Members | Jonathan Graves, Assistant Professor of Teaching, Economics, Faculty of Arts Team Advisors or Consultants: Jesse Perla, Associate Professor, Economics, Faculty of Arts |
| Year 2: TLEF Showcase |  |
| Year 3: Project Year | Year 3 |
| Year 3: Funding Year | 2024/2025 |
| Year 3: Project Type | Large TLEF |
| Year 3: Principal Investigator | Jonathan Graves |
| Year 3: Funded Amount | 52,780 |
| Year 3: Team Members | Co-Principal Investigators: Jonathan Graves, Assistant Professor of Teaching, Economics, Faculty of Arts Project Team Members: Florian Hoffman, Director, BIE Program / Associate Professor, Economics, Faculty of Arts Team Advisors or Consultants: Jesse Perla, Associate Professor, Economics, Faculty of Arts |