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Freedman, Terry – Economics, 1985
Teaching an evening course in economics at an Adult Education Institute can be challenging. But it is very different from teaching economics in a college. Discusses adults' motives for studying economics, what economics should be taught, teaching methods, and ways to facilitate classroom discussion. (RM)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Course Content, Economics Education, Teaching Methods
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Smith, C. E. – Economics, 1978
Argues that there are several shortcomings in the usual textbook treatment of consumer equilibrium theory and proposes the removal of the law of diminishing marginal utility from advanced level syllabuses. (Author)
Descriptors: Consumer Economics, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Problems
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Lee, Norman – Economics, 1986
Argues that more attention should be given to the concept of economic man in sixth form (the last year of secondary school) and first year university teaching. Describes the contrasting conceptions of economic man, explores how this concept is treated in eight textbooks, and suggests possible ways of improving classroom instruction. (JDH)
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Course Content, Course Objectives, Economics Education
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Wilkinson, R. K. – Economics, 1983
Gains to be had from teaching and testing the topic of comparative economics at the university level in the United Kingdom and the problems posed for examiners are examined. (RM)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Comparative Education, Course Content, Cross Cultural Studies
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Terry, Nicholas – Economics, 1986
This article outlines the existing structure and operation of the domestic capital market and argues that its impending liberalization is likely to provide an additional dimension to financing and investing opportunities in the United Kingdom. (Author)
Descriptors: Capitalism, Concept Teaching, Course Content, Course Objectives
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Hodkinson, Steve – Economics, 1983
As economics becomes a school subject for a wider variety of secondary school students in Great Britain, instead of being limited to a few higher ability boys, the need for more appropriate texts also grows. Texts and sources which use a greater variety of approaches and material are discussed. (IS)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Economics Education