weekly
Making Choices- Think Like An Economist!
Completed by 17 learners
Ages 14-17
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
1-4 learners per class
55 min
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 11
Let's be clear- economics is NOT about money. (Want to talk money? Try "finance" instead...) It's way more interesting, if you ask me, because economist seek to understand and explain the behavior of people as individuals and groups as they seek to meet their needs and satisfy their wants. Economics is a social science that relies on math and data- and having a basic understanding is vital to understanding what motivates people in the past or present. This class is laser focused on introducing you to basic and intermediate concepts and terms and applying these ideas to real world examples. The goal is to provide you with more tools to understand the world we live in. Instead of a book we use news articles (New York Times, Washington Post, Associated Press, NPR, etc) and government reports- to guide our class. Every week we consider basic definitions, indicators that matter today, and underlying information to dive into the ideas and information by engaging the material as a group. Every learner is required to share ideas and discuss the information so this class is ideal for learners who are willing to attend with an open camera and mic (chat is generally disabled). Every learner is an important part of our class community and this class requires full participation. I encourage you to visit my profile to learn more about me and my learner-centered approach to teaching on Outschool. While I always provide topics for learning and discussion note that learners are encouraged to share topics and information for us to explore together. Ready to talk economics? Our schedule is based on current events and questions/interests raised by learners. That said, learners can expect that we will focus on at least one indicator (such as the Consumer Price Index or Unemployment Rate) as well as at least one concept or definition (such as Supply and Demand or Markets). Learners will always leave with links to additional resources- often policies, examples, or other ways to engage the topic until we meet again.
Learning Goals
Learners will be able to understand real-world economic principles and how decisions impact the world.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class is focused on understanding basic and intermediate economic concepts and policy. In the off chance our conversation drifts into a political, philosophical, or ethical space our space will be a safe and welcoming environment for all viewpoints, perspective and points of view. Learners should come prepared to share, listen to and engage with each other.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will use government websites as well as major news sources such as The New York Times, The Washington Post and National Public Radio, etc. Other sources will be shared by learners. Be aware that we are always seeking high quality sources.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Bachelor's Degree in History from Hampton University
My experience includes teaching high school and college social studies in both brick and mortar classrooms and online (see my other courses on Outschool in my profile.) While I do not image that we will broach any sensitive topics, I do have classroom training and experience navigating difficult topics.
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