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Bringing Active Learning into High School Economics: Some Examples from The Simpsons

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  • Joshua C. Hall

    (West Virginia University, Department of Economics)

  • Alex Peck

    (Webster-Schroeder High School)

  • Marta Podemska-Mikluch

    (Gustavus Adolphus College, Department of Economics and Management)

Abstract

In this brief educational note, we provide several examples of directed classroom activities for the high school economics classroom using the long-running television show The Simpsons. In doing so, we provide an overview of the scholarly literature on using popular culture to teach economics. Our examples highlight how popular culture can be successfully employed at the secondary level to engage and teach students through active learning. We conclude with some thoughts for secondary social studies teachers looking to enhance economic instruction.

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  • Joshua C. Hall & Alex Peck & Marta Podemska-Mikluch, 2016. "Bringing Active Learning into High School Economics: Some Examples from The Simpsons," Working Papers 16-19, Department of Economics, West Virginia University.
    • Handle: RePEc:wvu:wpaper:16-19
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    1. Joshua C. Hall, 2017. "A "Model" Model: McCloskey and the Craft of Economics," Working Papers 17-09, Department of Economics, West Virginia University.

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    Keywords

    Economic Pedagogy; Student Engagement Techniques;

    JEL classification:

    • A22 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Undergraduate
    • D01 - Microeconomics - - General - - - Microeconomic Behavior: Underlying Principles

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