The Preparation of High School Teachers of Economics

Abstract

Since “… the classroom teacher is likely to remain … the key to effective education and learning in economics …” the problem of adequate teacher preparation continues to be a matter of great concern. Without failing to recognize the great strides that have been made, Wallace points to the deficiencies that still exist and suggests ways of improving the situation. The author specifies the means by which the introductory college course can be made more attractive and practical for teacher-trainees without reducing the rigor or quality that economics departments rightly insist upon. The reforms proposed by Wallace would make the curriculum “… more relevant and effective in the development of intelligent citizenship.”