Self-Assessment This is not a test. You will use it in a writing assignment

later in the course. It is common experience to be unsure

of your answers to many of these questions.

You will have an opportunity to complete this self-assessment again later in the semester.

Introduction to ECON 640

Prologue – some inspiration We use primary sources Learning objectives We depend on dialogue Pedagogical considerations What to expect

Prologue

“In times of change, learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.” – Eric Hoffer

Prologue

“It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.”- Epictetus

Prologue

“If I would inspire learning, what is required of me is to be learning along with those I would manage or lead.” -Terry Warner

Learning Is A Discovery Process

"The development of general ability for independent thinking and judgment should always be placed foremost."- Albert Einstein

Learning Is A Discovery Process

"Few things are as potentially difficult, frustrating, or frightening as genuine learning, yet nothing is so rewarding and empowering."

Introduction to ECON 640

Prologue – some inspiration We use primary sources Learning objectives We depend on dialogue Pedagogical considerations What to expect

Source Ideas

“There is too much reliance on secondary sources…that sterilize, compartmentalize and put to sleep.”

“So much better to go to the source of ideas and engage directly with the great minds in conversation.”

– C. Terry Warner

Introduction to ECON 640

Prologue – some inspiration We use primary sources Learning objectives We depend on dialogue Pedagogical considerations What to expect

memorize comprehend: summarize apply: give an example analyze: distinguish key elements synthesize: combine, compose something

new evaluate: make it your own

Taxonomy of Learning ObjectivesLower vs. Higher Order

The value of memorization as a job skill continues to fall while the value of being able to synthesize and creatively apply material continues to increase.

Introduction to ECON 640

Prologue – some inspiration We use primary sources Learning objectives We depend on dialogue Pedagogical considerations What to expect

The Antidote To Hubris: Understand That:

Nobody knows as much as everybody and everybody knows very little.

We are all dependent on the talents and cooperation of others in pursuit of our own interests.

Dialogue Going beyond one person’s meaning and

perspective. “ A conversation in which the intention is to

generate something in the conversation itself that did not exist in any one of the participants before the conversation began.”- McMaster

“We find the river of inspiration by finding and valuing it in others.” -Warner

Useful for: Learning, Conflict exploration, Decision making,

Leadership, Self-managing teams, Organizational alignment

Dialogue vs. Talking at someone seeing the whole seeing connections

between the parts inquiring into

assumptions Learning through

inquiry and disclosure, listening, and reflection, what is behind current understanding

breaking issues into parts

seeing distinctions justifying/defending

assumptions persuading, selling,

strategizing, deceiving, coercing, hoarding—using information against or presenting preferred solutions as a given

Dialogue vs. Talking at someone

differences are a source of strength and flexibility

trust grows new meanings, new

solutions, new understandings emerge—growth in all parties

differences are to be defeated or compromised over

little, no or negative growth in trust

gaining agreement on one meaning, grudgingly?

Listening—An Essential Skill For Dialogue

“To be a good listener, you have to forgo your own ego and put the other person first. You have to shut off the talking inside your own head.”

Quiet, open Looking to unknown, no focus on memory

Listen for what you don’t know Do not listen to fit the speaker’s words to

what you know already; do not listen just to respond.

You will not do this perfectly but respect for this process will increase your skills

Summary: Dialogue Depends Upon

Suspending judgment Listening “An inquiry into and an examination of

underlying assumptions.” Helps new knowledge and understandings

emerge Reveals unseen thinking patterns

speaker and the listener benefit “Every sincere question is humility

expressed.” –Terry Warner

Purpose in Dialogue

"The difference between most conversation and true dialogue is purpose. If the purpose is to help other people get clear about their own thoughts and to get clear about your own, then true dialogue can happen...This conversation is a discovery process...when I truly listen to you I may begin to see things I didn't know I knew."--Michael O'Brien

Introduction to ECON 640

Prologue – some inspiration We use primary sources Learning objectives We depend on dialogue Pedagogical considerations What to expect

Pedagogical Considerations Course is designed to be a rigorous and

intellectually stimulating graduate education experience.

Books and readings have been carefully selected to expose students to the works of original thinkers. Thus students grow in their capacity to analyze, synthesize and apply original works.

All writing assignments, group dialogues, lectures, class and web-forum dialogues are designed to facilitate this learning process.

Introduction to ECON 640

Prologue – some inspiration We use primary sources Learning objectives We depend on dialogue Pedagogical considerations What to expect

What Econ 640 Can Give You

A framework that is useful in understanding markets, in management and in professional development.

Exposure to state of the art management techniques as an application of the economic framework.

Improved general conceptual abilities. Improved ability to participate in dialogue.

Econ 640- What It Covers (a partial list)

Order and control in markets and organizations The role of the individual Property rights as a foundation of markets Utilizing dispersed knowledge The entrepreneurial discovery process Market-Based Management The Rule of Law Applications such as:

international tradeenvironmental policyhealth care policy

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