How long have you been teaching financial education?
Five years
Why do you teach financial education?
I teach financial education because with our changing economy I feel many students are left behind. I believe that education helps level the playing field for our students with lower socio-economic backgrounds.
How is this different from other courses you have taught?
I feel this course is something that can apply to my students’ lives immediately. Many students ask, “When will I ever use this?” about other courses. But in this course they know how real life each topic is.
What do students like most about the course?
Students like how lessons relate to their personal lives.
How does your school accommodate a single-semester course?
Our course is offered as an elective through the Business Department.
Were there any challenges to implementing the course?
The only challenge I had was the amount of time it took to move from module to module.
Do you have any implementation tips or successes that you want to share with others?
Don’t get caught up in trying to move your class along at a fast pace. Teach to each individual class pace. There is a lot of material to cover so don't get caught up in trying to teach everything.