Title: Alternative teaching approaches: economics for future generations
Authors: Kladiola Gjini
Addresses: Economics Department, University of Elbasan 'Aleksandër Xhuvani', Elbasan, 3001, Albania
Abstract: This paper provides insights into the current state of economics education and proposes changes to improve the student learning experience. One key objective is to make economic education more appealing to younger generations by promoting active learning through the integration of literature, art, and economics with various other forms of human expression. We recognise the need for economics professors to reconsider their teaching approaches and their impact on students' learning outcomes, particularly in terms of effective analysis in economics classes. By initiating a debate on the best ways to connect cutting-edge methods with the knowledge presented in the classroom, this paper incentivises economics professors to explore innovative strategies. Through these discussions, we can foster interdisciplinary learning, engage students in critical thinking, and better prepare them for the challenges of the modern economic landscape. The ultimate goal is to inspire positive changes in economics education that will benefit both current and future generations of students.
Keywords: economics; student engagement; innovative pedagogy; pluralism; economics education.
DOI: 10.1504/IJPEE.2024.144136
International Journal of Pluralism and Economics Education, 2024 Vol.15 No.2, pp.150 - 167
Accepted: 11 Apr 2024
Published online: 28 Jan 2025 *