Matt and Jadrian explore the role of economic councils in shaping financial literacy among educators and students. They welcome thanks to their guest, Chris Cannon, Chief Program Officer at the Georgia Council for Economic Education, and learn how councils for economic education help teachers by providing a collection of resources, professional development opportunities, and curriculum support, all geared towards equipping them to effectively teach economics in classrooms. Chris shares some insight into what that process is like for him and his teachers.
In this episode, we discuss:
Role of economic councils in promoting economic education among teachers and students.
Resources provided by the Georgia Council of Economics Education to empower educators, including curriculum support and professional development opportunities.
Strategies for integrating real-world economic principles into classroom teaching.
And a whole lot more!
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Some show notes:
This episode was recorded at Pour Taproom in Midtown Atlanta, the third in a series of four consecutive recordings following the nearby Conference on Teaching and Research in Economic Education. Our guest for this episode was Dr. Chris Cannon, the Associate Director and Chief Program Officer at the Georgia Council for Economic Education (GCEE). Being a Georgia native, Chris took the opportunity to enjoy a local Georgia beer, opting for an IPA from Green Man Brewery, a rarity on tap in the Atlanta area. Jadrian selected a Flamingo Road Sour from Bearded Iris Brewing, while Matt opted for a Put Me In Kölsch by Wild Heaven Beer.
The discussion centered on how GCEE supports teachers across Georgia by equipping them with essential resources, professional development opportunities, and curriculum materials. By enhancing educators' confidence in teaching economics, GCEE empowers them to foster economic literacy in their classrooms effectively. If you are a high school teacher who isn’t connected to your nearby Center or State council, you should seek out your state affiliate today!
Throughout the episode, Chris emphasized the collaborative nature of GCEE's work with educators. By working closely with teachers to develop and refine economic education strategies, GCEE ensures that these strategies are practical and impactful in diverse classroom settings. This collaboration also extends to ongoing professional development initiatives, where educators engage in continuous learning to stay abreast of evolving economic concepts and teaching methodologies.
Listeners interested in exploring further can visit GCEE's website to access a wealth of educational resources, curriculum materials, and information on upcoming professional development opportunities. These resources are designed to support educators in enhancing their teaching effectiveness and empowering students with essential economic knowledge.
This week’s pop culture references:
Chris has played in heavy metal bands since middle school, and couldn't resist sharing a song rich with economic concepts. His favorite tune for teaching purposes is "Money for Nothing" by Dire Straits, which features insightful references to money, labor issues, and technological change. Have a listen:
As soon as Chris mentioned touring a manufacturing facility, Jadrian couldn't shake thoughts of the classic I Love Lucy scene where Ethel and Lucy work in a chocolate factory. It's an excellent scene for discussing production, the marginal product of labor, and diminishing returns. Check it out here:
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