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An Introduction to James Ferguson’s The Anti-Politics Machine Instructional VideoAn Introduction to James Ferguson’s The Anti-Politics Machine Instructional Video
Publisher
Macat
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9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Instructional Videos
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Year
2015
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An Introduction to James Ferguson’s The Anti-Politics Machine

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Economic development and politics are intricately connected. As part of a larger series about the world's greatest ideas, an engaging video takes this into consideration when exploring James Ferguson's The Anti-Politics Machine. The summary pulls key ideas from Ferguson's text and adds additional examples to help make the text more accessible.

3 Views 4 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

politics, philosophers, economics, economic systems

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Discuss the difference between developed and less-developed countries with learners before watching the video, and then see if their discussion matches the video's claims
  • Find solutions to help provide economic development within your own community

Classroom Considerations

  • Assumes an understanding of common principles and forms of economic development
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Uses a modern analogy to illustrate a key argument within the text
  • Adds images and clear narration to help viewers follow the ideas

Cons

  • Directs readers to a site that requires a paid subscription to gain additional information

Common Core

RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.8 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.8

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