Innovations in Economic Education: Promising Practices for Teachers and Students, K–16 - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1138922579 ISBN 13: 9781138922570

Publisher: Routledge, 2016

Synopsis

Innovations in Economic Education addresses the growing issue of financial illiteracy by showing how economics can be successfully integrated into classrooms from kindergarten through higher education. Pre-service teachers, experienced educators, curriculum leaders, parents, and school administrators will find practical ideas to improve economic understanding. At the elementary level, the book provides creative ways of introducing young students to the basic concepts of economics, financial justice, and social action. For higher grade levels, the book offers ideas to integrate economics into current history, civics, and math curricula. The final portion of the book features recommendations by leading economic educators on how economics can play a greater role in teachers’ professional development. The pedagogical tools presented in each chapter include lesson plans and practical insights, and are designed to meet the NCSS, C3 Framework, and Common Core State Standards for Social Studies. This book is a timely and valuable resource for all educators interested in improving their students’ economic literacy and financial decision-making.

About this title

About the Author:

Mary Beth Henning is Co-Director of the Northern Illinois University Center for Economic Education and Associate Professor of Social Studies Education at Northern Illinois University, USA.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1138922579
• ISBN 13: 9781138922570
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 216
• Editor: Henning Mary Beth