Making Space for Moral Reasoning in Economics Classrooms: An Active Learning Approach
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February 5, 2026Writing-to-learn strategies help students engage more deeply with economics, especially when they prompt moral reflection. Through writing, peer feedback, and guided AI use, instructors can invite students to examine moral questions raised by economic tradeoffs in everyday life. This approach provides a model for strengthening writing-to-learn while helping students reflect on moral questions, including how they use AI in their work. The activity can be adapted for formats like policy memos or op-eds. To conclude, the paper offers a classroom example that asks: Should some things be for sale?
by Brooks Depro
Depro, B. (2026). Making Space for Moral Reasoning in Economics Classrooms: An Active Learning Approach. Available online at Journal of Economics Teaching, DOI: 10.58311/jeconteach/a2d39e0f888b49ce8c11cdbe0e44c041268801c8
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