Instruction of economics at higher education: A literature review of the unchanging method of “talk and chalk”

The purpose of this review was to examine what the existing literature says about the current teaching practices in economics, and what alternative ways might be available besides the predominant lecture method (“chalk and talk”). The findings of this review are, a) the lecture method continues being the preferred method of instruction in economics; b) a number of different teaching techniques have been tried, with mixed results; and c) a multiple-method teaching technique is recommended based on research findings.