Looking for some free econ professional learning and a $200 stipend? Then the Foundation for Teaching Economics upcoming Economics for Leaders week-long session is for you.
During this in-depth training scheduled at Washington University in St. Louis on July 17-22, high school teachers “go back to school” and are taught by university professors and mentor teachers. What makes the week unique are the games and simulations: instructors run the activities with real students so teachers can observe the students’ interactions. You’ll see why FTE – designed lessons are so effective and you’ll walk away with a better knowledge of economics, new classroom strategies, and a renewed enthusiasm for teaching. Both new and experienced teachers will benefit from attending the Economics for Leaders program.
What you’ll get:
- Lessons correlated with the state and national standards in economics
- Engaging lessons & activities for your classroom
- Free housing with most meals paid by the Foundation for Teaching Economics
- Optional graduate credit, three semester hours in economics, only $366
- 50+ hours of instruction
Specific topics covered:
- Economic Growth and Scarcity
- Open Markets
- Labor Markets
- Property Rights
- Money and Inflation
- Opportunity Cost and Incentives
- Markets in Action
- Incentives, Innovations and Institutions Role of Government
- International Markets
I have been teaching economics for 15 years, so I wonder if I would learn anything new. I learned so much!!! The activities are wonderful for engaging teenagers.
Carla Schiller
Interested? Contact Haley Sisler via email at hsisler@fte.org or call 530-757-4635. Get more information at fte.org.
