Classroom Freakonomics 

One of the greatest 21st century challenges for students and teachers alike is to assess critically the myriad claims made in the social sciences. We’re presented with countless assertions that assume causality, fail to recognize perverse incentives and are oblivious to unintended consequences. Using Steven Levitt’s engaging stories (cheating teachers! obsessive parenting!) from the award-winning Freakonomics as a foundation, this course will explore the analytical tools of economics, an endeavor that should help students and teachers alike perceive the world with greater clarity. Not just for social studies teachers! Bring along a non-social studies teacher/colleague for half price.
 

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• Date: July 16, 2010 (register by: June 30)

• Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Location: CU at Colorado Springs

• Class Fee: $40 (payable to CCEE with registration)

• Optional Credit Fee: ½ Adams State College (ASC) ECON grad. sem. credit hours, $30 (payable to ASC online)

• Faculty:

  • Professor Rey Hernandez, Metropolitan State College of Denver; and

  • Glen Matthews, Cherokee Trail High School, Aurora

• Includes: Freakonomics book by Steven Levitt, continental breakfast and lunch

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