Reflecting on Your Practice
- How do you determine which concepts are most worthy of review after an extended period of instruction?
- What methods do you find most effective in turning a review into an opportunity for new learning?
- How do you evaluate students' understanding of economic concepts?
- How do you keep a review of material from throughout the year or semester from being overwhelming to students?
- How do you motivate students during a review session?
Taking It Back to Your Classroom
- Find a news story that relates to a particular economic concept studied in class. After analyzing the article, ask students to bring in articles that illustrate other economic concepts they have studied.
- Conduct a review of key concepts studied over a span of time. Ask students to think about which concepts in the completed unit deserved thorough review, and ask them to propose related dilemmas from current events.
- Visit a Web site to experience a dilemma online. For example, in The Shell Island Dilemma, users examine the social, political, economic, and scientific issues involved in protecting a seaside resort from coastal erosion. Primary documents, the actual court ruling, and photographs are provided.
- Plan a unit review that will cover concepts students have studied, encourage new thinking, and allow students to apply their knowledge to realistic situations.
For related print materials and Web sites, see Resources.
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