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Using Visuals in Economics Teaching
23rd January 2011
I came across this impressive Prezi presentation on Using Visual Thinking in the Classroom. I willl go back to it again when I have some more time to draw more ideas on better utilising photographs, concept maps, flow charts, and infographics in Economics lessons.
Many colleagues will be keenly aware of the benefits that come from a more visual approach although often times the input required to develop the resources is tough for hard-pressed colleagues. Just a thought .... email through or leave a comment on the blog about some of your favourite images or infographics that really work for you!
Here are some links to a selection of visual resources we have mentioned previously on the blog:
Some amazing images to help teach economies of scale
http://www.tutor2u.net/blog/index.php/economics/comments/my-favourite-negative-externalities-picture/ (Ben Cahill)
Images from a planned economy
Infographics: Economist Daily Image
Market failure in pictures
Starter Activity - Economic Cycle in Pictures
Geoff Riley
Geoff Riley FRSA has been teaching Economics for over thirty years. He has over twenty years experience as Head of Economics at leading schools. He writes extensively and is a contributor and presenter on CPD conferences in the UK and overseas.