Economics in shorts, that is the Children's University of Economics and the Academy of Young Economist
Economics in shorts, that is the Children's University of Economics and the Academy of Young Economist

Summary/Abstract: Dynamic changes taking place in the contemporary world, which may be observed in the economy, politics and inthe way the society functions, create many challenges to people in every aspect of their lives. One of the main tasks oftoday’s education is to help young people to obtain the skills necessary for lifelong learning, which will enable themto flexibly adapt to the ever-changing reality and consciously manage their own education, also after leaving school.Therefore, awakening students’ curiosity about the world around them and convincing young people that learning can bea pleasure and passion becomes the main goal of children’s universities. Such initiatives have been acting around the world andalso in Poland for many years.The economic education programs aimed at primary school students offered by the Children’s University of Economics (EUD)and the Academy of Young Economist (AME) distinguish them within the rich offer of Polish children’s universities. Their primarygoal is to popularize knowledge and build economic awareness among children, to promote entrepreneurial attitudes and tosupport parents in the appropriate economic education of the young generation. The EUD and AME offerings of extracurricularactivities may also contribute to the growth of economic awareness among Poles.The high level of satisfaction of EUD and AME lecturers, as well as the unceasing interest in these activities among children,prove these projects to be a success.

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