Welcome : Virginia Council on Economic Education

Center Name	George Mason University
Topic	Foundations in Economics, Globalization
Workshop Title	Economics Institute
Grade	High School
Course Date	Aug 5, 2010 to Aug 13, 2010
Course Time	8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location	South County Secondary School 8501 Silverbrook Road Lorton, Virginia 22079
Description	Teaching or planning to teach the new Economics and Personal Finance course? Then this 6 day institute is for you! Blending economic content and classroom methodology, this program focuses directly on the new economics SOLs. Participants will experience first-hand how the “economic way of thinking” turns basic economics concepts into “life skills” that enable them to make more meaningful and productive day to day decisions. A detailed analysis of how market economies work and the personal and societal implications of economic indicators – inflation, unemployment, economic growth, etc. – will also contribute to more informed decision-making as consumers, producers, savers, investors, employees, and citizens. A broader analysis of economies as a whole will conclude the program, allowing participants to make better sense of world situations. Participants receive classroom curricula valued at over $100. Click on Workshop Description for registration deadline and other details.
Targeted Teachers	Virginia and U.S. Government, Economics, Business, Marketing, Family and Consumer Science
Fee	No Charge Refundable Fee Required
Instructor	Bruce Damasio
Instructor Bio	Bruce Damasio currently teaches at Towson University and is a field consultant for the Maryland Council for Economic Education as well as providing many economics institutes for teachers. He had a distinguished high school teaching career, an AP economics readers for 20 years, and was named 2002 Outstanding Secondary Social Studies Teacher of the Year by the National Council for Social Studies. He holds a Master's in Economics Education from Johns Hopkins University.
Potential Recertification Credits	42
Additional Information	Registration is complete after a check payable to VCEE for a $75 refundable deposit is received by the GMU Center for Economic Education. The deposit will be returned uncashed after the participant completes the institute. This institute is spread over 6 days: August 5,6,9,10,12 and 13. No class Wednesday, August 11. Each participant will receive classroom curricula valued at over $100.
Contact Person	Rachel Powell , Program Coordinator Center for Economic Education George Mason University Department of Economics 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 (703) 314-0226 gmupowell@yahoo.com
Workshop Sponsors	This program made possible with support from Bank of America Charitable Foundation , BB&T Charitable Foundation , Capital One , Genworth Foundation , SunTrust Mid-Atlantic Foundation , Virginia Bankers Association Education Foundation , Virginia Credit Union , Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Company

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