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Teaching Methodology: Economics (B-KUL-D0Q31A)

This is a translated version. Original version in Dutch.
6 ECTSDutch6 First termCannot be taken as part of an examination contract
De Witte Kristof (coordinator) |  De Witte Kristof |  Mommaerts Veerle
OC Educatieve master in de economie FEB

Aims

Learning outcomes

In the discipline of economics, the student can link his/her knowledge of subject content and subject-didactic methods to the characteristics of a specific learning context with the aim of making the learning content accessible to all his/her pupils.

Details in terms of objectives, assignments, teaching methodology, deadlines, .... are described on Toledo.  

The student can:

1. situate the education of economics in the global curriculum of secondary education and analyse and apply the relevant curricula. He/she is able to use the correct textbooks for secondary education and the underlying documentation to draw up a creative lesson preparation;

2. draw up a lesson preparation, using the didactic concept of the course, with an eye for internal class differentiation. In doing so, the student takes into account the adapted didactic design, teaching methods and tools. Attention is paid to the linguistic aspect;

3. based on a lesson subject, select the right sources of information, collect and analyse the correct subject matter;

4. for each lesson, formulate concrete and operational objectives, taking into account the broader educational framework (the curricula, the intended learning outcomes, the shared educational approach) at an internship;

5. assess the starting situation of pupils in the different streams with economics and business economics subjects;

6. prepare an objective evaluation.  For this purpose, he/she can choose or draw up valid questions and assignments and define evaluation criteria;

7. include ICT tools in his/her lesson preparations and develop assignments for an economic subject using ICT, taking into account the specific situation of the student;

8. design teaching materials for subject-specific and cross-curricular themes;

9. creatively implement alternative teaching methods in a teaching situation;

10. place initiatives taken in the field of economics within the framework of free space should in the context and apply a critical approach;

11. work on developing research competences among secondary school pupils and incorporate initiatives in this area into school curricula;

12. make use of Standard Dutch in spoken and written language.

Training objectives

The student

1. has a scientific research attitude as to the teaching methodology in economics with a focus on creativity when developing teaching materials. In doing so, he/she is able to reflect on his/her own educational approach and to critically question and adjust it;

2. recognises the importance of internal class differentiation as an essential part of a professional attitude aimed at constructing a powerful learning environment;

3. develops an inquisitive attitude within the framework of continuous professional development and shows willingness and enthusiasm to innovate.

Previous knowledge

For this programme component, it is recommended that the following programme components be taken up simultaneously or have already been completed: 'Learning in socially involved education, part 1'

Order of Enrolment

Mixed prerequisite:
You may only take this course if you comply with the prerequisites. Prerequisites can be strict or flexible, or can imply simultaneity. A degree level can be also be a prerequisite.
Explanation:
STRICT: You may only take this course if you have passed or applied tolerance for the courses for which this condition is set.
FLEXIBLE: You may only take this course if you have previously taken the courses for which this condition is set.
SIMULTANEOUS: You may only take this course if you also take the courses for which this condition is set (or have taken them previously).
DEGREE: You may only take this course if you have obtained this degree level.


SIMULTANEOUS( P0V17A ) OR SIMULTANEOUS( P0V22A )

The codes of the course units mentioned above correspond to the following course descriptions:
P0V17A : Learning in Societally Engaged Education, part 1 (sem 1)
P0V22A : Learning in Societally Engaged Education, part 1 (sem 2)

This course unit is a prerequisite for taking the following course units:
D0Q20A : Internship Economics: Initiation Stage
D0Q21A : Internship Economics: Apprentice Stage
D0Q23A : Internship Economics: International (No longer offered this academic year)
D0Q28A : Master’s Thesis
D0Q29A : Master Thesis – (Discipline Based) Educational Research Economics
HEM05A : Educational Research Economics (Brussels)
Y05314 : Master's Thesis
Y05315 : Master's Thesis - (Discipline Based) Educational Research Economics
HEM08A : Master’s Thesis
HEM09A : Master's Thesis – (Discipline Based) Educational Research Economics
Y05335 : Educational Research Economics (Antwerp)
D0Q48A : Educational Research Economics (Leuven)
O0G70A : Didactic Applications
O0G71A : Didactic Applications

Identical courses

This course is identical to the following courses:
Y05316 : Teaching Methodology: Economics (No longer offered this academic year)
HEM10A : Teaching Methodology: Economics (No longer offered this academic year)
D0Q35A : Teaching Methodology: Economics (No longer offered this academic year)
D0Q34A : Teaching Methodology: Economics (No longer offered this academic year)
D0Q49A : Teaching Methodology: Economics

Is included in these courses of study

Activities

6 ects. Teaching Methodology: Economics (B-KUL-D0Q31a)

6 ECTSDutchFormat: Lecture6 First term
De Witte Kristof |  Mommaerts Veerle
OC Educatieve master in de economie FEB

Content

Teaching methodology for economics provides theoretical and practical insights to assist the economics teacher in daily teaching. It looks at the place of (applied) economics education in secondary education, entrepreneurship competence, and the specific didactics for accounting education. Teaching Methodology in Economics discusses innovative working methods and various manageable evaluation forms for (applied) economics subjects. It provides conceptual frameworks for reflecting on one's own educational approach in a practical way, but also with sufficient research substantiation. The course zooms in on:

  • the study domain 'Economics and organisation' and the key competence ‘Economic and financial competences’ in secondary education;
  • the evolution of the learning concepts and their influence on the economics curriculum;
  • the educational approach, intended learning outcomes, curricula, manuals;
  • the translation of the didactic learning process into a lesson preparation for one's own discipline, using the didactic concept of the programme;
  • formulating lesson objectives and starting situation, preparation of evaluation and lesson overview;
  • ICT literacy in the context of lesson preparations;
  • internal class differentiation;
  • accounting Didactics;
  • developing research competences in secondary education;
  • activating teaching methods.

Course material

​Textbook: De Witte, K. and Schelfhout, W. (2024). Vakdidactiek Economie – Tweede editie. Lannoo Campus. ISBN 978 94 014 3084 5

Digital learning materials on Toledo

Format: more information

This course unit is developed using a blended pathway that combines contact and distance learning with attention to individual and group feedback. There are three contact moments of 2 hours in semester one on the campuses Leuven, Brussels, Antwerp and Bruges. Regardless of the place of registration, students are welcome to join a campus of their choice. In semester two, the lessons are only given at the Leuven Campus.

Besides physical presence on the campuses, lessons from Leuven can also be followed synchronously online. The lesson at the Leuven campus can be reviewed via a weblecture. 

Active participation of the students is expected during the contact moments. The students come prepared to the lecture and can use a supporting digital learning environment divided into web modules and the handbook.  Students are activated to do their own literature research.

Further information is available on Toledo.

Evaluation

Evaluation: Teaching Methodology: Economics (B-KUL-D2Q31a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Oral
Type of questions : Open questions

Explanation


The exam consists of an oral exam with written preparation during the exam period.

Detailed information on the evaluation modalities and criteria is available on the digital learning environment Toledo.

Correct use of Standard Dutch in spoken and written language is required.

A fail for this course unit cannot be tolerated for the Educational Master in Economics, the bridging program Educational Master in Economics and the preparatory program Educational Master in Economics.

Information about retaking exams

Idem evaluation modalities first term