Econ Corner: Mapping Out an Approach
In thinking about how to organise a course, it is important to know what and how you will evaluate student learning throughout. Making
Al Skeoch Award
It’s that time again! Do you know an outstanding CWS teacher? Why not nominate them for the Al Skeoch Award. The Alan Skeoch
Econ Corner: GDP Monopoly
Looking for a fun way to teach the formula for calculating GDP and fiscal policy? This activity, adapted from Carolina K-12 curriculum site.
Econ Corner: International Development
Image Source Installment #4 expands the concept of income inequality from Canada to the global context. Students consider the Sustainable Development Goals and
Econ Corner: Poverty Musical Chairs
Installment #3 I hope you will explore this active introduction to income inequality. The full lesson is available here. This lesson gets students
Financial Literacy and Civic Engagement
Looking to bring financial literacy into your classes? Early spring is tax season in Canada; it’s a great time to begin the
Connaissances financières et engagement civique
Vous cherchez à inclure la littératie financière dans vos cours? Profitez de la saison des impôts pour amorcer une discussion au sujet de
Econ Corner: Introducing Unemployment
In installment 2, I thought I would share an activity I adapted from Starting Point: Teaching and Learning Economics. My lesson plan is
Sikh Heritage Month
Header image source Sikh Soldiers made up approximately 20% of the British army in the Great War, but have often been overlooked in
Econ Corner: Economic Perspective
Join me as I try to provide some ideas, resources and pedagogical approaches for teachers of Economics. In this month’s post, we will
March is Francophone Heritage Month
March is Francophone Heritage Month. Below, you will find a number of resources that you can use n your classrooms. https://www.questions-de-patrimoine.ca/francophone-heritage https://www.heritage-matters.ca/francophone-heritage https://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/fr/index.php/pages/our-stories/exhibits/snapshots-of-franco-ontarian-heritage?p=pages/our-stories/exhibits/snapshots-of-franco-ontarian-heritage
Black History Month
2022 National Theme: Black Health and Wellness This theme acknowledges the legacy of not only Black scholars and medical practitioners in Western medicine,