This document discusses teaching economics and examines ways to improve lectures. It notes that while economics is commonly used, studying it is less common. Lectures remain a primary teaching method due to constraints like large class sizes and exam-focused systems. However, lectures have limitations and incorporating discussions, presentations, real-world connections, and interactive techniques can help bridge the gap between actual teaching and economics' potential. The document suggests methods like print and electronic media, assignments, ICT tools, case studies, games and problem-based learning to make lectures more engaging and effective.

1. Teaching Economics: A Gap
between Actual and Potential
Dr. Jyoti Achanta
Ms. Lata Singh
Mr. Suman Singh Bisht
Department of Business Economics
Faculty of Commerce
The M. S. University of Baroda
Vadodara
jyots2004@yahoo.co.in
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2. Economics is a dynamic subject and
integral part of our day to day life
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3. • USING ECONOMICS IS VERY COMMON
BUT STUDYING SAME IS UNCOMMON
• IMPORTANCE OF ECONOMICS IN THE
EDUCATION STARTED IN THE
TWENTIETH CENTURY
• AS PER ROBBINS – ECONOMICS IS
SUBJECTS FOR GROWNUPS ,IF TAUGHT
AS THEORITICAL SYSTEM
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4. In this paper, an attempt has been made to
examine how and why lectures are still
important method to teach economics and
how economics teachers can improve their
lectures by incorporating discussions ,
power point presentations as well as to
give them an opportunity to connect
classroom theory with practical work … to
highlight the importance of making
decisions based on data.
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5. Significance of Economics
Education
The teaching of economics should aim at
the following:
 To explain the various theories of
economics with importance given to
their social utility.
 To examine the various economic
problem problems with matured mental
outlook.
 The knowledge of economics should
help students to solve problem of life.
 To bring about economic progress in the
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6. Lecture method of Teaching Economics
Some people talk in their sleep.
Lecturers talk while other people sleep"
Albert Camus.
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7. The following are the listed reasons for wide use
of lecture method:
1.Non-availability of support materials ( only
prescribed text books are used)
2.The nature of syllabus(crowding of syllabus
without deleting the outdated ones)
3.Lack of knowledge and interest among
teachers in experimenting with new ways of
disseminating the course content
4.Lack of incentives for teachers and absence of
infrastructural facilities to adopt other methods
5.Examination system not permitting teachers to
follow flexible classroom practices
6.High pupil-teacher ratio
7.Hurry as well as shortage of time to complete
syllabus
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8. Limitations of Lecture Method
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9. Bridging the Gap between
Actual and Potential by Using
Different Methods
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10. Use of Print Media
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11. Use of Electronic media
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12. Practical
Assignments
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13. Interacti
ve
Lecture
s
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14. Use of ICTS in teaching Economics
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15. Problem Solving
based Learning
In this method, a
problem is solved to
find out the result
through a set of
definite steps. The
student tries to find
out find out answer to
the problem and thus
it is a discovery
method.
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16. Teaching Learning thru Case
Studies
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17. Teaching thru Games
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18. Conclusions and Suggestions
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QUESTIONS/
SUGGESTIONS/
COMMENTS!!!!!

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