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Teaching and Learning the New Economics (Economics 16-19)
Teaching and Learning the New Economics - Economics 16-19 Author:Barry McCormick, Chris Vidler This introduction to the work undertaken by the Economics 16-19 Project considers what the "new economics" is all about and what are the most effective teaching and learning strategies. Part 1 focuses on appropriate content and skills for students aged 16 to 19. It proposes that new post-16 courses in economics should centre around the market ec... more »onomy, its strengths and weaknesses and how it operates, and should encourage students to develop knowledge, skills and understanding through investigating and analyzing the economics institutions and issues dealt with routinely by practising economists. Part 2 looks at teaching and learning methods and current research, suggesting that the aim of the new economics should be to help students to be rigorous, active and thoughtful in their studies, and proposing teaching and learning criteria for developing activities and resources to help promote thoughtfulness in students.« less