METHODS FOR SIMPLIFYING ECONOMIC CONCEPTS IN ENGLISH FOR ECONOMICS STUDENTS
Keywords:
Economics education, English-medium instruction, Concept simplification, Pedagogy, Cognitive load, Teaching methodsAbstract
The teaching and learning of economics in English presents significant challenges due to the abstract nature of economic concepts and the linguistic barriers faced by non-native English-speaking students. This paper investigates a range of pedagogical methods aimed at simplifying economic concepts without compromising their theoretical accuracy. The study adopts a qualitative analytical approach based on existing scholarly literature, focusing on six major strategies: linguistic simplification, contextualization, visual representation, structured instruction, analogical reasoning, and interactive learning techniques. The findings suggest that a combined application of these approaches significantly enhances students’ comprehension, engagement, and analytical skills. The paper contributes to the field of economics education by proposing a framework for effective teaching practices in English-medium instruction environments.
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