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Perspectives on Economics in the School Curriculum: Coursework, Content, and Research.

Authors :
Walstad, William B.
Watts, Michael
Source :
Journal of Economic Education; Jul-Sep2015, Vol. 46 Issue 3, p324-339, 16p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

This review describes the conditions for teaching economics in the kindergarten through twelfth grade (K–12) curriculum in U.S. schools. The first section presents data on course-taking in economics in high schools and state mandates for economics instruction. It discusses the value of the infusion approach to teaching economics either in place of a separate course or as a complement to it. The second section describes the economic content that is taught to students as presented in content guides and standards. The final section presents research findings on (1) test instruments for measuring outcomes from economics instruction, (2) the effect of teacher coursework and training on the student economic understanding, and (3) how instructional materials complement or substitute for instructor selection and training. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00220485
Volume :
46
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Economic Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
103577584
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00220485.2015.1040185