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Recharting the History of Economic Thought: approaches to and student experiences of the introduction of pluralist teaching in an undergraduate economics curriculum

Deane, K. D., van Waeyenberge, E. and Maxwell, R. (2017) Recharting the History of Economic Thought: approaches to and student experiences of the introduction of pluralist teaching in an undergraduate economics curriculum. International Journal of Pluralism and Economics Education. 1757-5648. (Accepted)

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Abstract:
This paper outlines an innovative redesign of a course on the History of Economic Thought, which acted as a vehicle for exposing students to different theoretical traditions and engaging them in critical reflections on neoclassical economics. It also presents findings from a research project conducted with economics students at the University of Northampton, UK, that aimed to understand their experiences of the redesign. We reflect on the pedagogical challenges highlighted by students and its implications for (re)designing the economics curriculum. Our findings challenge arguments commonly deployed against the introduction of pluralist teaching, including that there is no appetite for this in the broader student population; that students would fail to engage with such an approach; that they fear a negative impact on employability, and that alternative economic approaches should only be introduced at an advanced level.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Heterodox economics, pluralism, flipped classroom, History of Economic Thought, pedagogy, curriculum reform, student experiences
Subjects:
H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory > HB74.5 Study and teaching
Creators:
Deane, K. D., van Waeyenberge, E. and Maxwell, R.
Publisher:
Inderscience
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Business & Law > Economics, International Development, International Relations & Politics
Faculties > Faculty of Business & Law > Economics, Intl Relations & Development
Date:
27 November 2017
Date Type:
Acceptance
Journal or Publication Title:
International Journal of Pluralism and Economics Education
Language:
English
ISSN:
1757-5648
Status:
Accepted
Refereed:
Yes
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