What to teach in financial education (including link to Lesson Plams & Resources)

Topics/sections

This website offers a range of Lesson Plans and accompanying Resources which target different age groups and different topics, and which can be used in a cross-curricular manner. Read more

Fact sheets

This section contains 12 Fact Sheets which can provide useful background information for teachers as they prepare their finance-related lessons. The Fact Sheets offer concise information on topics which are not covered by the Dolceta Module 2 Financial Services, or are covered only briefly by Module 2. Facts Sheets are written in a style which requires no finance or economic background. If adapted slightly, they can even be used as sources of information for students in any inquiry-based (...) Read more

Lesson plans

The Lesson Plans in this Module have been prepared by a group of financial and pedagogical experts, combining their knowledge in order to facilitate the teaching and learning of financial literacy. Browse for Lesson Plans by Age Group or by Curricular Link. Each Lesson Plan has a fixed structure. Read more

Learning Activities and Resources

Active learning and challenging resources will facilitate or enhance learning. Examples include case studies, stories, role plays, simulations, discussions, brainstorming, poster-making, as well as use of powerpoint presentations, worksheets, informational material and interactive quizzes. Read more

References

Alrø H. & Skovsmose O. (2000). Student Inquiry Co-operation in Mathematics Education. Mathematics Education Unit. Department of Mathematics. The University of Auchland. PB 92019, Auchland New Zealand. Bailey S. & Kitson M. (2006). Guidelines for Consumer Education for Adults. CEAN Consumer Education for adults Network, a Socrates Grundtvig 4 Project 2003-2006. Nielsen S. S. & Gottschau J.(2005). Cross-disciplinary Consumer Citizenship Education. Doyle D. (Edited). Taking (...) Read more