Exploring Innovative Pedagogy To Deliver Financial Education: A Peer-To-Peer Event With Students

Abstract

An innovative 2015 Financial Education Event utilized collaborative learning, peer-to-peer learning strategies, and multimedia to engage students and deliver financial content. Thirty-three students in a financial counseling class hosted the event for students from a personal finance course as well as the university community. For the event, the financial counseling class conducted research and created six financial infographics that were presented in an open-floor setting on six 70-inch monitors. The six financial topics included budgeting basics, conquering credit, how to be a smart shopper, how to manage student loan debt, kick-starting your first job, and life after college. The financial education event was an opportunity for students to interact and engage in financial dialogue in a fun, enthusiastic, and interactive environment. During this peer-to-peer educational event, students were able to explore, engage, and learn beyond the traditional classroom setting.

Empowering Future Financial Leaders: An Examination of Peer-Led Financial Workshops and Their Impact on Financial Decision-Making Among Nigerian Secondary School Students

“…Financial education programs have the potential to positively influence students' attitudes and perceptions of financial matters. Participants often develop more responsible financial behaviors and attitudes toward saving and investing (Amagir et al, 2018;Maurer & Lee, 2011;Solis, 2018).…”