Economic Education for Transformation
How can economics education help students understand and influence societal change? Professor Franziska Birke and Dr Jana Franke present research on financial influencers and students’ understanding of economic representations.
Franziska Birke. Photo: Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg.
Economic education strengthens the ability to actively shape societal transformation by helping learners understand systemic phenomena and diverse interests in a rapidly changing world. It empowers students to critically reflect, make informed decisions, and participate in shaping economic and societal developments as citizens, consumers and employees.
Jana Franke. Photo: Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg.
Professor Franziska Birke and Dr. Jana FrankePädagogische Hochschule Freiburg, present findings from various projects on teaching and learning economics, such as finfluencers in a digitalized economic environment and instruction supporting students’ understanding of representations.
Intended audience: The on-site seminar is intended for staff at the Department of Teaching and Learning. All interested participants are welcome to join online via Zoom.
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Last updated: 2026-10-27
Source: Department of Teaching and Learning