Upcoming Foundation for Teaching Economics Programs
Economic Issues for Teachers
January 12-15, 2012 Santa Barbara CA
This residential seminar presents four of the FTE “Economic Issues” curriculum units in a concentrated four day setting. Each of the four units is comprised of 5-7 lessons that include background content, student activities and simulations, and source lists. In a pleasant long weekend break, Issues participants are introduced to the curriculum units through involvement in lessons and simulations from each of the units. (Ample time is provided on the afternoons of the second and third days to explore and enjoy the seminar location.)
Details and application at: http://www.fte.org/teacher-programs/economic-issues-for-teachers/
Environment and the Economy
November 9-12, 2011 Santa Fe NM
December 3-6, 2011 Nebraska City NE
During this four-day, residential program, teachers learn how to use economic principles to analyze environmental issues. Participants learn how a rational, economic approach to the environment helps students understand the complexity of these issues. Lesson plans are demonstrated and discussed in order to build confidence in their effectiveness. Outstanding instructors lead intellectually stimulating sessions, and each program includes a field trip to an environmentally challenging site. Come find out how economic analysis can help clean up the environment.
Details and application at: http://www.fte.org/teacher-programs/environment-the-economy/
