Engagement Strategies in Economics Education

Engagement strategies in economics education encompass a spectrum of pedagogical approaches designed to deepen student involvement, foster critical thinking and bridge theoretical concepts with real‐world application. Central to these strategies is active learning, which shifts the classroom dynamic from passive reception to interactive participation. Techniques range from collaborative problem‐solving and peer instruction to the integration of digital media, gamified simulations and mobile platforms. Such methods aim to stimulate learner motivation, enhance retention of economic principles and develop transferable skills such as teamwork, communication and digital literacy. The global move towards blended and hybrid teaching has accelerated interest in technology‐mediated engagement, prompting educators to harness social networks, visual narratives and online communities. By situating economic theory within tangible scenarios—through case studies, comic‐based materials or cooperative online forums—students cultivate a deeper grasp of complex topics such as market dynamics, policy evaluation and behavioural economics. The evidence suggests that well–designed engagement strategies not only improve academic outcomes but also prepare graduates for a rapidly evolving labour market and informed citizenship.

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Technical terms

ADDIE model: A five-phase instructional design framework comprising Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation.

Collaborative learning: A pedagogical approach in which small groups of students work together to solve problems and construct knowledge.

Peer-to-peer communication: Direct, reciprocal exchange of information among learners without intermediary authority figures.

Social mobile learning: The integration of mobile technologies with social networking features to support anytime, anywhere learning.

Digital comic: An instructional medium that combines sequential art and narrative text to convey educational content in a comic-style format.

References

1. Using social mobile learning to stimulate idea generation for collective intelligence among higher education students. Knowledge Management & E-Learning An International Journal (2022).
2. Development of Teaching Materials of Demand, Supply and Balance Based on Digital Comic in Micro Economic Theory Course of Economic Education State University of Medan. East Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (2022).
3. Collaborative Learning Communities for Sustainable Employment through Visual Tools. Sustainability (2020).