About this course
This course covers the nature of economics, factors of production and factor mobility, circular flow of income, specialisation and exchange with links to money, production possibilities and opportunity cost, introductory macroeconomic objectives, and economic systems. We consider how to structure your teaching so that students can make effective connections both between and within microeconomic and macroeconomic topics. We also suggest a range of engaging and informative teaching activities.
Who it's for
It's perfect for brand-new economics teachers, or those returning to the economics classroom, or teachers wanting to approach their teaching in a different way. The course is suitable for teachers of all A Level Economics specifications.
Course series
Course outline
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Introducing Introductory Economics
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Economics - a social science
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The basic economic problem
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Factor mobility
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Production Possibilities
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Specialisation, division of labour, and exchange
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Measures of macroeconomic performance
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Circular flow of income
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Economic systems
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Hosts
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Liz Veal
Liz has taught Economics for over 25 years, including several years as Head of Economics at leading schools.
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Ruth Tarrant
Ruth has been Subject Lead in Economics at tutor2u for many years after a career of teaching Economics, Business, Politics and Maths in a range of secondary schools. She is a highly experienced A level Economics Examiner, and also teaches undergraduate Economics on a very part-time basis at the University of Oxford. Ruth is passionate about making economics fun, engaging and accessible for teachers and students.