Economics

This ‘Intro to Economics’ course will introduce you to some of the fundamental ideas and evidence needed to understand many of the important and fascinating events and issues you see and hear about each day, both in your lives and in the news. Events such as the Financial Crash, BREXIT and the Covid recession and recovery will be investigated. Issues such as inequality and poverty, the Climate Crisis and freemarket capitalism compared to government control will be discussed. There will also be an introduction to new higher-level skills of analysis and evaluation that combines mathematics, science and humanities. All of this will give you a clear insight into the knowledge, abilities and confidence you will gain from the exciting A Level Economics course provided here at Roedean.

Lesson Outline:

Week 1: What is Economics? Why study it? Making sense of the past, present and future!

Identifying our aims – insight, confidence and excitement! Defining Economics - micro, macro and the 4 economic fundamentals Getting to know our UK Economy – the past, present and future Why study Economics? Exploring the insights, skills and benefits you gain Planning your short report

Week 2: Getting inspired

Micro markets or govt control? Are you a free-market or government-interventionist economist? Getting to know the top Female Economists Exploring the exciting world of internet resources Researching the issues that interest you!

Week 3: Becoming a skillful Economist with exciting university and career options!

Understanding how Economics develops your literacy, data and numeracy skills Predicting the future! Where will we be in 6 months’ time? Investigating the exciting variety of uni courses and careers Economics gives you Developing your short report Q & A

Week 4: Feedback and reflection

Sharing our short reports Praise and rewards The Kahoot challenge! Reflecting on what we have learnt together Preparing for and looking forward to the A Level

Project Outcome: A short analysis on an economic issue of interest to you (300-500 words).