Professional Development

The Council for Economic Education offers free professional development training wherever you are. Watch a webinar for a minimum of 45 minutes and you will receive a certificate of completion within 24 hours. Click here to learn how to use our webinars for professional development hours.

Collection
Fundamentals of Economics Webinar Series

Welcome to the fundamentals of economics! Is this your first time teaching economics? Do you want an overview of economics and how it impacts individuals, businesses, local and global governments? Economics is broken down into two areas, microeconomics and macroeconomics. In this collection, you will obtain an overview of economics’ introductory level content. Our Master Teachers have prepared a fun and easy-to-use material to get you started. The collection explores fundamental concepts of economics, opportunity cost, circular flow, The American Free Enterprise, and more.

Grades 9-12

Economics 104: American Free Enterprise and the Role of Government

In this economics webinar, teachers will learn traditional and non-traditional methods to teach about American free enterprise.
Objective:

Teachers will be able to:

  • Learn fundamental concepts in American free enterprise and the role of government.
  • Engage students by using activities as well as materials to teach American free enterprise and the role of government.
  • Engage students using technology and online resources.
Key Concepts: Competition, Entrepreneurs, Government Failure, Monetary Policy, Taxes, Trade, Exchange and Interdependence

Grades 9-12

Economics 103: Circular Flow, the Global Economy and Economic Systems

In this economics webinar, teachers will learn about various types of economic systems and how they trade and function.
Objective:

Teachers will be able to:

  • Learn key concepts on circular flow, global economy, and economic systems.
  • Learn the importance of circular flow in teaching the economy with leaves and injections.
  • Help students understand the different economic systems and how they answer important economic questions.
  • Evaluate global economies through trade, tariffs, and quotas.
Key Concepts: Aggregate Demand, Aggregate Supply, Barriers to Trade, Competition, Consumers, Demand, Division of Labor, Economic Institutions, Goods and Services, Market Structure, Profit, Supply, Trade, Exchange and Interdependence

Grades 9-12

Economics 102: Opportunity Cost, Marginal Thinking, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Comparative Advantage

In this economics webinar, teachers will learn concepts on opportunity cost, marginal analysis, and comparative advantage.
Objective:

Teachers will be able to:

  • Understand concepts of opportunity cost, marginal thinking, cost-benefit-analysis, and comparative advantage.
  • Learn about activity based approaches, many using food, to teach opportunity cost, cost-benefit analysis, and comparative advantage.
  • Learn best practices and share their best practices in teaching important economic concepts.
Key Concepts: Benefits of Trade/Comparative Advantage, Comparative Advantage, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Opportunity Cost

Grades 9-12

Economics 101: Basic Concepts in Scarcity, Micro & Macro

In this economics webinar, teachers will understand the importance of studying economics and how scarcity impacts decisions.
Objective:

Teachers will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of economics.
  • Use activities to help students discover how economics permeates our world.
  • Use the news and other activities to build student engagement.
Key Concepts: Opportunity Cost, Productive Resources, Scarcity