The Collapse of Corporate Giants is one lesson or module in the econedlink site which hosts economics and personal finance resources for K through 12 students. The lesson hosts a teacher and a student view of the materials. The materials consist of transparencies, external web site links, and student handouts. Additionally, there is an assessment activity where students perform some current events research as well as extension activities where practicing professionals are invited to the class for discussion.
Type of Material:
Reference material, exercises, current events.
Recommended Uses:
Can be used as homework, as a self-paced individual assignment, group lesson, or in-class session.
Technical Requirements:
Compatible with latest versions of Firefox and Internet Explorer. No other programs necessary to complete the lesson.
Tested using Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 9 and Firefox 4 Browsers.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The following are the stated learning goals:
1. Explain the difference between ethical behavior and criminal misconduct.
2. Gather, analyze, and synthesize financial data to investigate and determine claims of managerial error, unethical actions, or criminal activity.
3. Explore the “boom and bust” cycles that occur in market economies.
Target Student Population:
Grades 9-12 as well as supporting material for a college level introduction to economics, finance, or accounting courses.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic computer and Web Browser knowledge and skills.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
• Material is very clear and straightforward
• Provides a comprehensive review of the subject by requiring students to examine the issue from multiple angles
• Module includes a sufficient amount of material, and cleverly summarizes and integrates important concepts.
The site is very well organized and structured consistent with the econedlink site. There is a good mix of content and exercises to facilitate student engagement and learning.
Concerns:
• Research materials could be updated
• Some of the external linked materials are very basic in nature
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
• Clearly identifies the learning objectives and reinforces those concepts progressively as it takes students through the material
• Examines all sides of the subject matter, which clearly showcases the relationship between the divergent views
• Through all the links and resource references provided, students can learn a great deal of information on this subject
Very simple layout and easy to navigate. Good use of content and current events to demonstrate the differences between unethical and criminal behavior.
Concerns:
• The module does not clearly identify the prerequisite knowledge required to gain the maximum benefit from its use
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
• The module is easy to use and has very clear, step by step instructions
• It is engaging and interactive
• Forces students to actively learn by accessing, reviewing, and providing feedback and analysis of various resource materials on the subject matter
Concerns:
• While the design quality of the material is not poor, it is somewhat basic
• The module could be more engaging and visually appealing by incorporating multiple color schemes or animation
Other Issues and Comments:
None.
Creative Commons:
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