Teaching of Economics

Contents: Preface. 1. Methods of teaching economics. 2. Economics as a global discipline. 3. Economics as a moral science. 4. Structure of reasoning in economics. 5. Place of economics in learning. 6. Teaching alternative economics. 7. Neoclassical economics. 8. Teaching knowledge-based economy. 9. Impacts of problem-based economics. 10. Strategic behaviour in the classroom. 11. Classroom techniques. 12. ICTs and the economic pedagogy. 13. Teaching with classroom experiments. Bibliography. Index.

"The book is a useful guide on teaching economics at all levels, and should prove to be highly valuable to them. The history, present and future of economic thought is carefully etched in this manual, emphasizing on the need for making students get acquainted with them in a way so as to generate interest in the subjects and maintain it. Emphasis has also been placed on the necessity for making economics learning more interactive, by involving students in mock economic problems solving and other practical discussions.

These help not only make economic study existing, but economic teaching also more fulfilling current trends in teaching economics have also been covered. Compensation informative and insightful it is hoped that this book fosters an enriching learning experience for the readers." (jacket)