Innovative Methods and Active Learning in Teaching Economics

Economics

Second National Level Interdisciplinary Seminar on "Exploring Emerging Trends and Innovation in Research in Commerce, Science & Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences”

This paper analyses the understanding of active learning methods that can be used in the application of Teaching Economics. Case Use Instruction in Economics is done by defining the case, identifying some characteristics of a ‘star-quality’ case, and then discusses how cases can encourage higher order learning in economics. Project based learning is widely used in training of students at Colleges.. In undergraduate courses, with regard to Economics of Growth and Development and Business Economics Seminars (PPT) for 3 to 5 student seminars for lecture courses. Though there are many innovative methods to teach economics, this paper focuses on Project-based learning, which is widely used in many countries around the world and it integrates the knowledge of students from different areas for the solution of a problem, makes it possible to apply this knowledge in practice. In the process of the project preparation the students were involved into the solution of problems close to their prescribed syllabi. It helped to intensify the learning process and to encourage students to participate creatively. Project method allowed students to learn the importance of entrepreneurship, skill development, Labour relations, and laws related to workers participation more effectively and deeply, to form a systematic approach for research work and thereby to develop practical skills. This method is focused on active cognitive and creative students’ work so to solve a common problem, including in their free time. Project-based learning involves the use of a wide range of problem, research, and search methods, focused on the real practical result. The innovative method of learning is used in supplementing the traditional method of Teaching.

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