This is peer review for Pod 8:
Evaluate Opportunity Cost
Videos cannot be the only reliable source to evaluate opportunity costs. Some videos may be unclear inaudibility; also, there may be a hindrance to English language learners. Videos with subtitles should be provided to ensure that those who use English as the second language have no trouble watching. For learners who have lost the hearing ability, sound modifiers may be provided.
Analyze the relationship between Demand and Supply
Besides reading the articles, learners may study the current market trends. They should research and analyze the relationship between demand and supply. The study enables them to grasp the content from a real-life example. The review should respond to prompts like, what will happen when demand and supply are at equilibrium. At what point is the price of a commodity lowest concerning demand and supply, at this point, learners will be able to tell the relationship between demand and supply, and cost. They can also watch videos with subtitles that explain demand and supply relationships. For English language learners, translated articles have to be provided.
Think with an economic perspective and solve problems like Economists
To ensure learners have an economist mind, they can be assigned topics to research on and present. During presentation and assessment, learners should be ready for impromptu quizzes on the subject and expected to respond within a given time frame. The questions examine if the learners can analyze the problem and solve them from what they have learned. Those who use English as a second language should be guided on how to present their topics; evaluating their items can be done before they present. Learners with loss of hearing can be assessed during preparations of the issues to be performed. They can also be examined when given written impromptu quizzes after going through the topics.
The rationale of Learning Theory
It could have been significant if behaviorism was combined with Cognitivism and constructivism theories to be the guiding theories throughout the program. Behaviorism theory aims to create a conducive learning environment, adjusting stimulus, boosting expected behaviors. This theory is best in teaching learners’ basic concepts and only requires a lower level of mental processing (Ertmer & Newby, 2013). Behaviorism theory helps to capture the attention of every learner and to ensure they grab every concept.
Inquiry-based Learning
Learners can use inquiry-based learning alongside Google to carry out their tasks. They are most applicable in the absence of a teacher to tell them what is required. They can also act as an additional source of information. An inquiry like “how to deal with market fluctuations.” In the confirmation, learners will be able to define when the markets of certain commodities are at peak and off-peak. They will also be able to structure the pricing of products depending on the state of markets. Learners will be able to apply this in real-life situations. Opening inquiry such as “causes of inflation” will open up their minds to understand what inflation is, its causes and also plan how to deal with it in daily life.
Overview of Assessment
Taking presentation as a way of present what learners have acquired, their assessment is crucial to check whether they can relate to daily life. Assessment can be in terms of questions or within-group discussion; they can be assessed by providing a problem in everyday life and present a solution to it. They can also submit questions to their assistants and require feedback.
Technology choices
Besides using slack.com, learners can also use kipwise.com and Tettra.com as a primary workspace. Kipwise.com allows team members to edit the same document at the same time and see changes immediately. It can also help assign specific quizzes to specific members of the group, and the question and answers are automatically saved. Skype, IMO and duo video calling apps can also be used alongside zoom for group meetings.
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