Instruction for Week 14 (第14周导语)
We will be hosting an in-class discussion this week. Please come prepared with your chosen empirical study that evaluates a specific health policy.
Learning objectives (学习目标)
-be able to associate applicable research designs with relevant health policiesin China
- gain the ability to critically evaluate the reliability andlimitations of empirical results
Key knowledge points (核心知识)
- horizontal comparison of empirical results from different DID models on the same broad topic
- horizontal comparison of empirical results from different RDD models on the same broad topic
Learning activities: Flipped classroom-- the classroom part (学习活动:翻转课堂-- 课堂部分)
- one-minute recap: one student summarizes the key points of SPOC videos from last week in 1-2 minutes
- difficulties clarification: explain the key knowledge points based on online learning feedback
- case discussions and critiques: explore application ideas of the method in different contexts via inquiry-based interaction
- news article sharing: news sharing presentation by one student; the instructor facilitates whole-class brainstorming
Learning assessment (测评反馈)
- review and reflection form
- peer and instructor evaluations of news sharing presentation

