My first experience in observing economics took place in the computer lab. Students had to write a cited short essay about an entrepreneur which they found interesting. My cooperating teacher has an interesting style. She’s been teaching for several years now, so therefore has a pretty good grasp of her students and what she can hope to achieve with them. Most of the basic concepts and projects are coordinated with the other economics teacher, which makes it easier if a student switches classes; and it helps keep the teaching objectives uniform.
The class was good about staying on task. Each paper was written on an individual basis, but students were allowed to talk during the period; which helped their ideas and kept the subject interesting. These were seniors, so keeping the material relevant seems to be an especially important goal for learning to take place.
