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)

A review of reference literature in curriculum development and a short sample curriculum, "Economic Aspects of the Local Environment," are presented to help guide economics teachers in making curriculum revisions. (JH)

Describes the growth of economics content in nonspecialist courses for students who want only the minimum required education. Suggests teaching approaches, student activities, and sources of material. Points out relationships between course content and other disciplines. For journal availability, see SO 506 029. (Author/AV)

Results of a survey of 10 universities in the United Kingdom to determine the nature of course structures and methods of teaching in first-year economics courses are reported. (Author/RM)

Describes a secondary course in which cost benefit analysis is used as a basis for decision making about social issues. Explains how students were divided into task groups and assigned roles corresponding to local organizations. Includes data sheets, questions, and recommended instructional resources. (CFR)