Economic Reasoning: Turning Myth into Reality.

Wentworth, Donald R.

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ERIC Number: EJ361883

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Publication Date: 1987

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Economic Reasoning: Turning Myth into Reality.

Wentworth, Donald R.

Theory into Practice, v26 n3 p170-75 Sum 1987

Two examples of typical high school economics classes illustrate how such instruction frequently suffers from mediocre teaching and student disengagement. It is suggested that a curriculum focusing on economic reasoning could improve instruction and promote student interest. (CB)

Descriptors: Economics Education, High Schools, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Improvement, Student Interests, Student Motivation, Teaching Methods

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Language: English

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