Principles of Economics for Prospective Teachers

This publication is intended for use by college and university faculty members involved in the preparation of future teachers. It discusses the role of economic education coursework in teacher-training programs and provides model syllabi for a two-course sequence of instruction in macro- and microeconomics for prospective elementary and high school teachers. The model syllabi might be used by faculty members in economics and education to develop new economics courses for prospective teachers or to strengthen existing courses.

Complete Principles of Economics for Prospective Teachers Syllabus

Table of Contents
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Economic Education for Future Teachers (pdf format 124 KB)
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Preservice Economics Course Components (pdf format 24 KB)

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Preservice Syllabus – Macroeconomics (pdf format 17 KB)

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Macroeconomics Preservice Course – At A Glance (pdf format 14 KB)

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Macroeconomics – Weekly Outline (pdf format 65 KB)

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Preservice Syllabus - Microeconomics (pdf format 9 KB)
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Microeconomics Preservice Course – At A Glance (pdf format 14 KB)
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Microeconomics – Weekly Outline (pdf format 53 KB)
37-56

Student Syllabus – Macroeconomics (pdf format 25 KB)
Appendix 1…….. 57-61

Student Syllabus – Microeconomics (pdf format 25 KB)
Appendix 2…….. 62-66

Cognitive Levels (pdf format 11 KB)
Appendix 3….…..… 67

Basic Economics K-12 Concepts (pdf format 23 KB)
Appendix 4…..….… 68

Voluntary National Economics Standards (pdf format 13 KB)
Appendix 5……..…. 69

Lesson Plan Format (pdf format 17 KB)
Appendix 6….....…. 70

Economics Curriculum Project Evaluation (pdf format 11 KB)
Appendix 7……...… 71