Simulation to Promote Citizenship and Economic Education in Elementary Education

The use of active learning processes represents an essential element of developing economic and citizenship concepts. Studies (e.g., Carr, 2008; Lucey, 2012) that document pre-service teachers’ “thin” views of citizenship and related social studies concepts portend development of a citizenry that may conceptualize these topics, but lack the socio-emotional ability to apply these principles in practice.