1. Sixth Form Teaching & Learning
There is a consensus in research literature that independent learning does not merely
involve pupils working alone. The important role teachers can play in enabling and
supporting independent learning is stressed.
I will outline the strategies/teaching tools I use to encourage independent learning and responsibility in the sixth form.

2. Key tools to develop independent learning and responsibility.
1. Learning mat
2. Student Research and
presentations
3. SOLO TAXONOMY
4. Engagement

3. Research the following formulas in your text book
A2 Economics – The Labour Market Supply and Demand (Chapter 7)
Text book / ipad research
Using both an example and a diagram explain Adam Smiths economic concept of “Net Advantage”
Create a table to show the factors that affect the supply of labour to
A firm
An individual
Learning Outcomes:
Be able to explain the different factors that impact on demand for labour (C/B).
Can you tick off LO2?
Be able to express your understanding of the factors that influence the supply of labour (C/B)
Be able to draw and evaluate the impact of the backward bending supply curve on labour demand (A/B)
Key Terms Quiz
Explain the term derived demand?
Draw a diagram to show the MRP and equilibrium quantity of labour?
Show a shift in the demand for labour due to derived demand for a specific product?
List 4 factors that impact on a firms demand for labour?
List 4 factors that determine the elasticity of demand for labour?
Record a video or write a song/story to explain the factors that affect the supply of labour to a particular occupation.
TASKS
Research and explain the backward bending labour supply curve including examples.
Evaluate the impact of the
backward bending supply curve
on the UK labour market?
Can you tick off LO1?
Complete the table
Review - Explain how you have met todays Lesson outcomes to another pupil.
Workers
Total products
Total revenue
MRP 1 6
120 2 18
360 3 28 4 32
Research the following formulas in your text book
MRP formula
Elasticity of demand for labour
Elasticity of supply of labour
Can you tick off LO3?
Each product is sold for £20.
How many workers should the firm hire at the following wage rates £70, £90? Explain your answer.

4. Resources AS Economics 1. Presentation 2. Audio 3. Hand-outs
You will become an expert in a specific area of market failure e.g. Merit Goods
In groups present your expert knowledge to the class in the form of a presentation, audio clip, hand-out notes and assess students using a feedback tool.
Your presentation must include, one from each of the following headings
1. Presentation
2. Audio
3. Hand-outs
4. Feedback
Keynote
Video clip-ipad
Mindmap app
Socrative
Popplet
imovie
Evernote
Exam question
Mindmap
Youtube clip
notes
T/F activity
Poster
Google Docs
Resources

5. Learn at your Pace Explain all the key terms.
Complete the multi-choice questions
Demonstrate your understanding of the diagrams.
Grade C
Complete exam questions from June 2012 Q5,Q6.
Grade C,B,A
Design a market failure exam question that requires key terms and a diagram.
Grade A, A*

6. Engagement and Independent research (competition)

7. Independent research Chapter 7 Chapter 1 and 2 – Callum and Rebecca
Chapter 7
Chapter 1 and 2 – Callum and Rebecca
Breakeven Diagram
A firms cost curves
Long run average cost curve (using short run ATC)
The minimum efficiency scale
Relationship between total, average and marginal revenue
The effect of innovation on a firms costs
Chapter 3 – Ben and Jonathan
How much should a firm produce
Short run supernormal profits
Market response to supernormal profits
Long run equilibrium for a firm in perfect competition
What happens if the price falls below a firms VC.
Chapter 7 – Adam
The concept of Net Advantage
Elastic and Inelastic supply curves for Labour
The backward bending labour supply curve
Trade union intervention in the labour market
Chapter 4 – James and Stephen
A monopolist making supernormal profits
A diagram which shows dead weight loss
A monopoly and dynamic efficiency
First degree price discrimination
Second degree price discrimination
Third degree price discrimination

8. Create a news report on……?
Up to you, use your imagination.
You may decide to have reporters on location, interviews, hand-outs and / or visual aids.
Everybody should be involved in the research, planning and delivery.
A good report could look something like a mini news special or an advertising campaign. You may decide to use props which could add a nice touch!