Macroeconomics

Pearson is developing a platform for Higher Education lecturers and students of Macroeconomics. Your open, honest feedback about the concept will help us to better develop a solution that meets your needs.

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List two challenges that lecturers of Macroeconomics face today.

What would help you with these challenges?

What learning resources do you use in lectures and tutorials?

How are these learning resources used?

Rate these on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being least useful and 5 being most useful for lecturers

a) Test bank of good questions & answers

b) Videos with SA relevance that apply theory

c) Ability to have overview of student performance

d) Instructor’s manual with teaching ideas/tips

e) Local, South African content (case studies and examples)

f) Blog to share ideas with other lecturers

g) Ability to set online tutorials

h) Access to relevant Macroeconomics readings

Would you be more likely to use generic Macroeconomics content and resources rather than textbook specific content?

Yes

No

Reason?

In your opinion, is there a demand for lecturer resources with local content in Macroeconomics?

Yes

No

Reason?

If a product for Macroeconomics content is available for students, would you prescribe it for your course?

Yes

No

Reason?

Does your department/institution have a budget for learning resources, over and above that for textbooks?

Yes

No

Who are the key decision makers regarding what to spend this budget on?

Mention at least two resources that could make your teaching more effective?