Economics Across the Curriculum: Impact on Knowledge Acquisition
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Higher Education, Economics, TeachingAbstract
The Economics-Across-the-Curriculum approach encourages the infusion of economic concepts into various disciplines. This paper describes the results of field tested lessons generated at the professional development workshops for middle and high school teachers. Based on the assessment data, the impact on teachers’ and students’ knowledge acquisition is deemed to be positive. The conclusion is reached that this approach is useful for teachers’ professional development. The paper contributes to the literature by showcasing the economics-across-the-curriculum approach and proposing new ways of student engagement.
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2017-12-01
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Smirnova, N. V. (2017). Economics Across the Curriculum: Impact on Knowledge Acquisition. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 17(8). Retrieved from https://mail.articlegateway.com/index.php/JHETP/article/view/1438
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