Distance Learning in the Economic Education of Children. The Experiences ofthe UEK Children’s University Cover Image

Edukacja ekonomiczna dzieci w trybie zdalnym – doświadczenia Uniwersytetu Dziecięcego UEK
Distance Learning in the Economic Education of Children. The Experiences ofthe UEK Children’s University

Author(s): Iryna Manczak
Subject(s): Economy, Education, Distance learning / e-learning
Published by: Uniwersytet Ignatianum w Krakowie
Keywords: economic education of children; distance learning; participant observation; children’s university;

Summary/Abstract: RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this paper is to identify the factors determining the implementation of remote economic knowledge activities among children. THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The research problem focuses on finding answers to the following questions: How should children be involved in the activities? How to build a message on economic concepts? How is it possible to keep children’s attention during online activities? What didactic methods enable implementation the topic of activities? The methods used: participant observation and desk research. THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: In the article a thesis was put forward stating that distance learning requires adapting the presented economic issues and methods supporting the teaching process to the cognitive abilities of children. RESEARCH RESULTS: Based on the considerations, answers to the research questions were formulated. The article presents the factors determining the implementation of remote economic knowledge activities among children. CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Children’s universities provide evidence of an academic institution’s active commitment to education in the broadest sense.

  • Issue Year: 20/2021
  • Issue No: 54
  • Page Range: 123-133
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish
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