What Is Socialism?: Changing Perceptions and Definitions - March 2, 2024 (In Person - Colorado Springs)

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What Is Socialism?: Changing Perceptions and Definitions - March 2, 2024 (In Person - Colorado Springs)

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What Is Socialism?: Changing Perceptions and Definitions, March 2nd | Colorado Springs (in-person only) | Accredited

This new curriculum unit from our partners at the Foundation for Teaching Economics (FTE) examines the major themes and issues with socialism as well as covering the ideas of what socialism is, how it’s understood today, and how it was applied in the past. Data, analysis, and student activities will highlight the history of socialist thought and application over time. As a classroom topic, comparative economic systems provide an excellent lens for students to see key economic concepts in action.

Participants will leave this workshop with lessons, activities and background information that include: a) Socialism – What Is It? – An activity comparing student responses with results of a poll of the general public and introducing the definition of socialism; b) Socialism Defined – looking at the problems of control and incentives; c) Missing Information and Missing Prices – an activity on the problems of central control with limited information; and d) Failures of Socialism – the knowledge problem and the pathologies of privilege.

Grades: Secondary Teacher Focus (ideal for teachers in grades 6-12, but all K-12 teachers are welcome)
Date: March 2, 2024
Location: Colorado Springs, In-Person ONLY
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: TBD
Completion Stipend: $100
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.
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES: We try to identify the best fit for our open enrollment classes, usually by the kinds of resources and pedagogy included in the class. However, it is our STRONG belief that the content from any of these classes is valuable for the professional development of any teacher, will enhance the understanding of ALL teachers, and will inspire creative applications in individual classrooms. We encourage teachers of all grade levels to attend any of our classes.
*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.