Significant Learning and Civic Education: Shifting Frameworks for Teaching in Light of Learning about the Financial Crisis

The recent financial crisis has motivated economic educators to rethink what economics should be taught, acknowledging disconnects between classroom content and real world events. We introduce a learning theory approach that is broader, one that goes beyond such context specific discussions of found...

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Main Authors: KimMarie McGoldrick, Janice Peterson
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: Bielefeld University 2011-10-01
Series:Journal of Social Science Education
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Online Access:http://www.jsse.org/2011/2011-3/pdf/mcgoldrick-peterson-jsse-3-2011.pdf