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Ogbonnaya, Ijeoma Chidinma; Mji, Andile; Mafa-Theledi, Olivia Neo; Ngulube, Beatrice – Problems of Education in the 21st Century, 2020
The poor learners' understanding of specific topic 'Market Dynamics' (MD) is a concern in South Africa secondary schools and so it is globally. Many researchers and education stakeholders in South Africa point to the need to use TS-PCK to improve learners' understanding of MD. This research aimed to examine economics teachers' teaching of Market…
Descriptors: Economics Education, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, High School Teachers, Difficulty Level
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Riese, Hanne – Cambridge Journal of Education, 2011
This article argues that participative approaches, such as those found in enterprise or entrepreneurship education, allow several factors to influence learning activity. The "Mini-enterprise" (Young Enterprise) approach is one where students set up and run their own business during a school year. This article is based on the analysis of…
Descriptors: Interests, Interaction, Entrepreneurship, Free Enterprise System
Hughes, Katherine L.; Golann, Joanne Wang – Institute on Education and the Economy, Columbia University, 2007
Virtual Enterprises International (VE) is a high school program that teaches students about business through task-oriented and hands-on coursework. With the assistance of a coordinator and business mentors, VE students create and oversee a virtual firm, conducting business with other virtual firms nationally and internationally. The program…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Learning Activities, Economics Education, Program Effectiveness