EDUC 6606 Economics for Teachers: Concepts and Applications

A survey of essential economics concepts contained in the Georgia Standards of Excellence. Designed for middle grades and secondary social studies educators.

Credits

3

Typically Offered

fall

Student Learning Outcomes

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION OUTCOMES (See School of Education Syllabus A – IV)

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO):

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:

• Describe the major concepts of economics and apply them to individual and community choices. (CCLO 2; InTASC 4, 5)
• Retrieve economic lesson plans from the Internet and utilize technology in the delivery of an economics lesson. (CCLO 5, 7; InTASC 5, 7, 8, 10)
• Assess economics lesson plans for middle and secondary classrooms. (CCLO 1, 2, 3, 5; InTASC 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10)
• Differentiate instruction by teaching the same concept addressing multiple learning styles. (CCLO 2, 4, 5; InTASC 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8)
• Provide instruction in each of the five areas of economics addressed by the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) (CCLO 2, 5, 6; InTASC 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
• Describe the roles of the Georgia (GCEE) & National Council on Economic Education (NCEE) and know how to access their services. (CCLO 9, 10; InTASC 3, 9, 10)