Ethics, Economics, and Social Issues (a revised curriculum from the Council for Economic Education) - November 11, 2023 (In Person - Denver)

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Ethics, Economics, and Social Issues (a revised curriculum from the Council for Economic Education) - November 11, 2023 (In Person - Denver)

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Ethics, Economics, and Social Issues (a revised curriculum from the Council for Economic Education), November 11 | Denver (in-person only) | Accredited

Help your students to think critically about ethical issues and understand why ideas of right and wrong are vital to economic decision making. In this collection of lessons, students will create and support an argument for or against a sweatshop boycott using primary and secondary sources; consider perspectives related to whether or not businesses have a social responsibility; play the roles of doctors and patients, demonstrating the motives of self-interest, duty, and character in economic transactions; learn how their bias impacts their decision-making and research.  Based on an updated series of lessons from the Council on Economic Education.

Grades: Secondary Teacher Focus (ideal for teachers in grades 6-12, but all K-12 teachers are welcome)
Date: November 11, 2023
Location: Denver
Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fee: $25 class fee
Continuing Education Credit: Certificate for 7.5 hours
Optional Credit: ½ UCCS ECON 6310 Graduate Credit Hour, $50.
Faculty: Jamie Wagner, PhD, Professor, University of Nebraska-Omaha
Includes: Light breakfast, lunch for in-person attendees

Please note that all class resources will be available online. Printed materials will be provided to attendees We also ask that attendees bring a laptop or tablet.
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*REFUND POLICY: Registration cancellations must be requested 10 business days prior to the class start date; otherwise registration fees will be forfeited.

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$50 Teacher Travel Stipends Are Available

Economic Literacy Colorado is offering a travel stipend for active teachers who attend in person and travel over 75 miles one way. One stipend per carpool please.