Citizenship, Business Studies and Economics Education: Global and Ethical Perspectives

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THE PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE WAS;

* To explore the potential role for Business Studies and Economics teachers in delivering the new Citizenship curriculum.

* To illustrate how global and ethical issues can be integrated into the everyday teaching and learning of Business Studies and Economics.

* To increase teachers awareness of global and economic issues.

* To develop strategies to involve students in thinking about matters of equity, fairness and justice.

* To increase knowledge of sources of material and the support structures that exist to assist teachers who wish to develop their teaching in these areas.

The event was attended by …