1. By Elizabeth Manser Payne

2. 1. Demonstrate methods to engage students
with team-based projects and exams.
2. How to establish Ground Rules for team-
based activities
3. Discussion on the Pros & Cons
4. Data results for Exams

3. Marian University:
∙ Coeducational, Catholic university providing
a values-based applied liberal arts education.
∙ Core values are Community, Learning,
Service, Social Justice, and Spiritual Traditions.
∙ Enrollment of more than 3,000 students
includes 1,200 traditional day students. Marian
also offers adult accelerated evening/weekend
undergraduate programs.

4. ECO 201 Macroeconomics Course
Typical class enrollment: 20 students
Freshmen: 10%
Sophomores: 50%
Juniors: 35%
Seniors: 5%

5. Course
Objectives/Assessment
Participation Exams Homework Project
Be introduced to the key concepts of
macroeconomics such as scarcity,
opportunity costs, supply, demand,
trade, GDP, the cost of living, and the
monetary system.
(knowledge acquisition)
Examine the field of macroeconomics
in the role of scientists and policy
makers
(knowledge acquisition, effective
communication & critical thinking)
Examine the U.S. economy in
comparison to other economies from
across the globe.
(global perspectives, critical thinking)

6. So– What does it look like???
How do we do that??

7. Marian University business programs are:
Applied. Business programs are oriented to real world issues and
problems confronting business. They integrate theoretical
knowledge with application. Faculty members have real world
experience in addition to academic credentials.
Hands-on. They provide numerous experiences building skills
needed in the real world using a variety of methods both within the
classroom and in internship experiences.
Socially responsible & ethical. The philosophy of behaving in a
socially responsible and ethical manner in business is emphasized
throughout the curriculum.
School of Business and Public Safety Annual Report for 2011-12

8. Students will be expected to demonstrate
competency in the course learning
objectives:
ECO 201: Course Objectives
The student will:
• Be introduced to the key concepts of macroeconomics such
as scarcity, opportunity costs, supply, demand, trade, GDP,
the cost of living, and the monetary system.
• Examine the field of macroeconomics in the role of
scientists and policy makers
• Examine the U.S. economy in comparison to other
economies from across the globe.
course syllabus

9.  Students are empowered to apply what they
know about macroeconomics in a Real World
Setting
◦ In the Real World, employees work
together to find solutions
◦ No Deadwood

10.  Textbook (concepts & theories)
 Country Project/Review Sheet
(research)
 Exam Article (application)
◦Russia Economy: The S Word
The Economist, November 9, 2013

11. No Deadwood– Each student needs to bring ideas
to the table
 Individual Work (15 minutes)
Individual work (ideas for the team) is
highlighted
 Team Work (up to 30 minutes)
 Individual Essay Writing (up to 75
minutes)

12.  Developing what works
 What to do when things break
down

13.  Pros:
◦ Synergy
◦ Builds Confidence
◦ Real World employs Team-based Solutions
 Cons:
◦ Deadwood
◦ Need extra space & an additional proctor
◦ Separating individual from group performance

14.  Fall 2013 Averages
◦ Final Exam: 85%
◦ Midterm:74%
◦ Team Project: 87%
◦ Aplia Problem Sets:85%
 Spring 2014 Averages
◦ Final Exam: 82%
◦ Midterms: 85%
◦ Team Project:85%
◦ Aplia Problem Sets:82%

15.  Strong students– very little impact on final exam
grades. Strong students perform strongly on all
assessments.
 Weak students– very small positive impact on
grade. Weaker students do not perform
significantly higher on Final Exam (Team-based)
 Average Students– small to moderate positive
impact on grade. These students seem to have
the most positive impact on final exam grades.

16.  Elizabeth Manser Payne
 Marian University
 45 S. National Ave.
 Fond du Lac, WI 54935
 920-923-8731
 ehmanserpayne68@marianuniversity.edu