Teaching Economics: A Gap between Actual and Potential

Dr. Jyoti AchantaMs. Lata SinghMr. Suman Singh BishtDepartment of Business EconomicsFaculty of CommerceThe M. S. University of BarodaVadodarajyots2004@yahoo.co.in942783785 04/13/23 1Dr.Jyoti Achanta

Economics is a dynamic subject and integral part of our day to day life

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• USING ECONOMICS IS VERY COMMON BUT STUDYING SAME IS UNCOMMON

• IMPORTANCE OF ECONOMICS IN THE EDUCATION STARTED IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

• AS PER ROBBINS – ECONOMICS IS SUBJECTS FOR GROWNUPS ,IF TAUGHT AS THEORITICAL SYSTEM

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In this paper, an attempt has been made to examine how and why lectures are still important method to teach economics and how economics teachers can improve their lectures by incorporating discussions , power point presentations as well as to give them an opportunity to connect classroom theory with practical work … to highlight the importance of making decisions based on data.

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Significance of Economics EducationThe teaching of economics should aim at the

following: To explain the various theories of

economics with importance given to their social utility.

To examine the various economic problem problems with matured mental outlook.

The knowledge of economics should help students to solve problem of life.

To bring about economic progress in the country.

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Lecture method of Teaching Economics

Some people talk in their sleep. Lecturers talk while other people sleep" Albert Camus.

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The following are the listed reasons for wide use of lecture method: 1.Non-availability of support materials ( only prescribed text books are used)2.The nature of syllabus(crowding of syllabus without deleting the outdated ones)3.Lack of knowledge and interest among teachers in experimenting with new ways of disseminating the course content4.Lack of incentives for teachers and absence of infrastructural facilities to adopt other methods5.Examination system not permitting teachers to follow flexible classroom practices6.High pupil-teacher ratio7.Hurry as well as shortage of time to complete syllabus

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Limitations of Lecture Method

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Bridging the Gap between Actual and Potential by Using Different

Methods

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Use of Print Media

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Use of Electronic media

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Practical Assignments

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Interactive

Lectures

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Use of ICTS in teaching Economics

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Problem Solving based Learning

In this method, a problem is solved to find out the result through a set of definite steps. The student tries to find out find out answer to the problem and thus it is a discovery method.

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Teaching Learning thru Case Studies

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Teaching thru Games

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Conclusions and Suggestions

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QUESTIONS/

SUGGESTIONS/

COMMENTS!!!!!

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Thank You