An Introduction to the Teaching and Learning Paper Series

 by

 Gary F. Fairchild



Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to introduce faculty, students, and other interested parties
to a new paper series designed to improve, enhance, and enrich the teaching and learning
environment in the Food and Resource Economics Department, the College of Agricultural and Life
Sciences, the University of Florida, and the agricultural economics profession. An explanation of
the motivation for the series, and a delineation of the subjects and types of papers considered
appropriate for the series is provided.


Key Words: teaching and learning, teaching philosophies and techniques, curricular issues, case
studies.