Economics Network NewsNews about the work of the Economics Network of the Higher Education AcademyTwo Workshops: Teaching Development Economics and Threshold Concepts- February 26, 2008 The Economics Network has announced two one-day workshops to take place in May. On Thursday 15th, "Using Threshold Concepts to plan teaching and assessment in Economics" will show this approach, using customised materials and examples from students&39; work. The Wednesday 21st workshop is an opportunity for those teaching development economics, or those planning to teach it, to share ideas on curriculum contents, teaching methods and assessment. Both events are free to university...http://www.economicsnetwork.ac.uk/news/centre.htm#item30 |