An Analysis of the Educational Potential of The Big Short

School Name

Governor's School for Science & Mathematics

Grade Level

12th Grade

Presentation Topic

Consumer Science

Presentation Type

Mentored

Mentor

Mentor: Jim Morris, SC Economics

Oral Presentation Award

3rd Place

Abstract

The general public is relatively unaware of certain details within the science of economics. Economics covers a very large range of topics that is often very difficult to understand. The film The Big Short offers a solution. It is about the housing crisis of 2008. It is meant to be educational and easy to follow such that the average viewer can understand the economic concepts portrayed in the film. The film’s success at educating its audience was tested. The results showed that for the particular subject group, the film accomplished its goal. Viewers were able to learn about the housing bubble and how it burst. They learned several economic concepts discussed in the film. The subjects gave positive feedback on the movie. Films are a great method for teaching because they appeal to such a large audience. Many people already watch films, so it is beneficial for them to be learning as they do it. People are more likely to see a film than sit in a lecture to learn about a topic. The success of The Big Short may inspire films in the future to follow its example.

Location

Wall 210

Start Date

3-25-2017 9:00 AM

Presentation Format

Oral and Written

Group Project

No

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Mar 25th, 9:00 AM

An Analysis of the Educational Potential of The Big Short

Wall 210

The general public is relatively unaware of certain details within the science of economics. Economics covers a very large range of topics that is often very difficult to understand. The film The Big Short offers a solution. It is about the housing crisis of 2008. It is meant to be educational and easy to follow such that the average viewer can understand the economic concepts portrayed in the film. The film’s success at educating its audience was tested. The results showed that for the particular subject group, the film accomplished its goal. Viewers were able to learn about the housing bubble and how it burst. They learned several economic concepts discussed in the film. The subjects gave positive feedback on the movie. Films are a great method for teaching because they appeal to such a large audience. Many people already watch films, so it is beneficial for them to be learning as they do it. People are more likely to see a film than sit in a lecture to learn about a topic. The success of The Big Short may inspire films in the future to follow its example.