Economics Teaching Method (ECST3206)
DIPET 1 in Economics - ECNT
Semester: Second Semester
Level: 300
Year: 2015
UNIVERSITY OF BAMENDA (UBA)
HIGHER TECHNICAL TEACHER’S TRAINING COLLEGE (HTTTC) BAMBILI
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMS DEPT. OF ECONOMICS
Course: ECONOMICS TEACHING METHODS (LEVEL 200)
Course Instructor: Justice M. Mbuh (Ph.D) Time: Two Hours Only
Instructions: Answer all questions in section
A
and two others in Section B. Questions are allotted marks
accordingly in bracket (…). Extra marks shall be awarded for orderly presentation of materials and of
course, good English and Writing.
Section A:
1. In less than half a page, briefly explain why it is important to stress relevance in teaching and learning
economics. (2mks)
2. In less than a third of a page, explain why “a lesson plan is only a plan.” (2mks)
3. With the use of an appropriate diagram, explain the tenets of System of sub-system. (12mks)
4. State in less a third of a page how useful system of subsystems can be in resolving issues surrounding
teaching, learning and application of economic theory to real world problems. (2mks each = 6mks)
5. In the list of a hundred and fifty teaching methods presented by the University of North Carolina,
Charlotte (UNCC), present four examples each of the following:
i. Teaching Methods:
ii. Teaching Aids: hi. Teaching Tools:
iv. Teacher centered Teaching:
v. Student centered teaching: (2mks each)
6. In your opinion, describe what is meant by Eclectic Lesson Plan. (2mks)
7. List the components of Marxian Analogy. (2mks)
8. List four components of the Microteaching Cycle. (2mks)
9. In your own words, briefly discuss four points you appreciate as a teacher in the movie “Lean on Me.”
(2mks)
10. Using three words, what is meant by Classroom Management Function? (2mks)
Section B:
1. With the use of Marxian Analogy, write a critique of the essay “Economics is an Inductive Science.”
2. With the use of any of the following movies (“Lean on Me”, “Columbiana,” and “Judah Ben Hur”)
discuss why “the essence of all education is good citizenship.”
3. With use of Teaching Methods, explain why Teaching Economics is a lot more challenging.
4. With use of a creative diagram weave the core of Bloom’s Taxonomy into the core of microteaching
Circle-(25mks each)
Carry the virtues of quality education to the field and let it bloom!
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