The AI–Think-Pair-Share (AI-TPS) Framework: Using Generative AI for Active Learning in Principles of Economics

In economics education, a persistent challenge is the high opportunity cost associated with instructor preparation time for developing active learning exercises. This paper introduces the AI-Generated Think-Pair-Share (AI-TPS) framework, a method that uses generative AI to help instructors efficiently create customized and up-to-date in-class activities. By using AI as a tool for instructor augmentation, the framework reduces the cost of creating engaging learning materials and makes evidence-based pedagogy more feasible and scalable in economics classrooms.

by Mokhtar Tabari

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Tabari, M. (2026). The AI–Think-Pair-Share (AI-TPS) Framework: Using Generative AI for Active Learning in Principles of Economics. Available online at Journal of Economics Teaching, DOI: 10.58311/jeconteach/a2cb8560d50969009f209747e113cbc02251c28f

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