Teachers
Schools and teachers have an important role in promoting financial literacy among
At school, children and teenagers should be encouraged to deal with financial issues and actively address financial topics in class. Children who receive little support in the area of financial education at home are particularly dependent on financial education at school.
Teachers can contribute to their students’ financial education in different ways. That said, it is essential that financial topics are a mandatory element of the economics curriculum. However, financial issues can also be taught in other classes. For example, the financial situation of different historical groups of people can be explained in history lessons. And when reading German literature, the financial circumstances of the characters can be addressed. Situations from everyday life that require calculations can also be used in mathematics lessons.
Every now and then, some teachers may feel unsure if they have the necessary competences to impart financial knowledge. That is why there is a comprehensive training offer for schoolteachers to support them in promoting financial literacy. This offer includes guest lectures and workshops that can be attended as part of excursions. In addition, teachers can resort to a wide range of prepared teaching materials, which are provided by various institutions.
