Didactics
Commentary for teachers |
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| Overview of the unit and information on learning goals, didactic approach and economic background (incl. technical commentary on Worksheet 1) as well as notes on a possible lesson plan. |
Web simulation
Why the Swiss population is ageing – and what this means for this country.
Latest change:
Web simulation replaces Excel simulation, video tutorial temporarily removed
Entire change historyThe unit shows a way of addressing the important but abstract topic of demographic change in the classroom.
Competence-oriented learning goals: see commentary for teachers
Commentary for teachers |
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| Overview of the unit and information on learning goals, didactic approach and economic background (incl. technical commentary on Worksheet 1) as well as notes on a possible lesson plan. |
Demographic change |
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| The web simulation allows students to test how factors such as life expectancy or immigration influence population distribution. The necessary explanations can be found in the web simulation itself. |
Background information: Presentation ‘Switzerland’s ageing population’ |
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| Slide set with charts for group work and with background information on the topic for the teacher. |
Concept:
Iconomix, in cooperation with Swiss Federal Statistical Office (SFSO)
Simulation, technical advice:
Raymond Kohli, Swiss Federal Statistical Office (SFSO)
Expert advice:
Prof. Philippe Wanner, University of Geneva
Translation of simulation and presentation:
Swiss Federal Statistical Office (SFSO)
Translation & proofreading:
SNB Language Services
