Certificate Programme in Behavioral Economics for Ethical Decision Making in Education
Published on June 24, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today we have Dr. Jane Smith, an expert in behavioral economics and education. She's here to talk about an exciting new course, the Certificate Programme in Behavioral Economics for Ethical Decision Making in Education. Welcome, Jane! GUEST: Thanks for having me! I'm excited to be here. HOST: To start, could you share a bit about your personal experiences with applying behavioral economics in education? GUEST: Absolutely! I've found that understanding cognitive biases and how they affect decision-making has been invaluable in creating fair and effective learning environments. HOST: That's fascinating. And what current trends do you see in the field that are relevant to this course? GUEST: There's growing interest in the use of nudging and choice architecture to promote student well-being and academic success. Many educators are looking for evidence-based strategies to make a real impact. HOST: Yes, those concepts can be game-changers. Have you encountered any challenges in teaching or learning this subject? GUEST: One challenge is helping educators move beyond mere awareness of biases to actively applying ethical decision-making frameworks in their classrooms and policies. HOST: That's a crucial point. Now, looking to the future, where do you see behavioral economics playing an even more significant role in education? GUEST: I believe we'll see a shift towards more proactive use of behavioral insights in curriculum design, teacher training, and educational policy-making. HOST: Thank you, Dr. Smith, for sharing your insights and expertise with us today. We're excited to see how this course will help educators transform their approach to education! GUEST: My pleasure! Thanks for having me, and I hope many educators will join us in this enlightening journey.
