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Teaching popular economics to less-educated adults: principles and examples for teaching heterodox and critical economics

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Purpose – This paper aims to describe how to teach economics to adult learners, many of whom are
women, immigrants and do not hold college degrees, but who feel the effects of mainstream economics
— and the brunt of economic policies and the ensuing lack of services that are provided — in their
everyday lives.
Design/methodology/approach – The article reviews popular education pedagogy and discusses
and illustrates these in teaching lay audiences economics. Because they are lower-educated adult
learners, different pedagogy and curriculum are needed, which involve participatory methods that
clearly illustrate how different economic policies affect different economic players and how these have
and can affect their lives. Many examples of these principles are discussed. Discussing alternative
policies is key, and these are also illustrated. Because they discuss alternative policies, this pedagogy
naturally encompasses heterodox approaches, which is also illustrated. Impediments to teaching
popular economics and how this differs from traditional classroom teaching are also discussed.
Findings – When taught in the manner described, adult learners, even those with low levels of
education, can learn about any economic issue or concept, including the intricacies of tax policy, the
international economy, the recent financial crisis, and complex financial derivatives. With their new
knowledge, participants feel empowered to take action in their communities and advocate for economic
change.
Originality/value – This paper reflects on popular education pedagogy in applying and discussing
issues and problems in teaching lay learners. The paper draws on the author’s 20 years of experience in
teaching economics to lay learners.

Keywords Popular economics, Pedagogy, Adult learners, Low-educated adult learners,Community education, Popular education, Economics, Adult education

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ON THE HORIZON

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: Emerald Group., 2012

Deskripsi Fisik

ON THE HORIZON VOL. 20 NO. 3 2012, pp. 194-205

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