Innovations in economic education : promising practices for teachers and students, K-16 / edited by Mary Beth Henning.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Henning, Mary Beth, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economics--Study and teaching--United States.

Economics.

Economics--Study and teaching.

United States.

Physical Description:

ix, 216 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Routledge, 2017.

Summary:

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. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 Introduction: Promising Economic Education Practices from the Past to the Present / Mary Beth Henning Henning, Mary Beth 1

2 Simulation to Promote Citizenship and Economic Education in Elementary Education / Thomas A. Lucey Lucey, Thomas A., Duane M. Giannangelo Giannangelo, Duane M. 22

3 Teaching for Economic Literacy and Economic justice with and through the Arts / James D. Laney Laney, James D., Amy Willerson Willerson, Amy 46

4 Home and School Connections to Inspire Children's Economic Thinking / Bonnie T. Meszaros Meszaros, Bonnie T., Mary C. Suiter Suiter, Mary C. 66

5 Math and History Connections for Middle-School Economics / Scott Wolla Wolla, Scott, Sara H. Barnett Barnett, Sara H. 85

6 Teaching and Measuring the Economic Way of Thinking / Ashley S. Harrison Harrison, Ashley S., J. R. Clark Clark, J. R., Mark C. Schug Schug, Mark C. 103

7 Teaching Economics within the Multimedia Landscape / Tawni H. Ferrarini Ferrarini, Tawni H. 122

8 Use Econ Lowdown, FRASER®, FRED, and GeoFRED to Top the Standards / Mark Bayles Bayles, Mark, Barbara Flowers Flowers, Barbara, Eva Johnston Johnston, Eva 144

9 Fostering Economic Literacy lor K-12 Students through the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework / Anand R. Marri Marri, Anand R. 171

10 Preparing Elementary Teachers to be Economic Educators: An Overview of ECON 21900. a Hybrid Economics Course for Elementary Teacher Candidates / Phillip J. VauFossen VauFossen, Phillip J. 185.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781138922563

1138922560

9781138922570

1138922579

OCLC:

953440126

Online:

Companion website