In-Class Collaborative Book Reviews for Punished, The Tender Cut, and Hunger: Used in Juvenile Delinquency and Deviant Behavior

Abstract

Tying an assignment to course reading encourages reading compliance. However, more assignments lead to more time needed for grading. Group projects are often used to reduce grading volume. Students often resist group projects because they have trouble finding time outside of class to do group work. In this teaching artifact, I describe using in-class...

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Details

Subject Area(s):

Deviant Behavior/Social Disorganization

Resource Type(s):

Assignment

Class Level(s):

College 300

Class Size(s):

Small

Usage Notes

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Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

1. Students will practice discussing a book of sociological importance with peers.
2. Students will collaboratively apply course concepts to the text.
3. Students will synthesize their discussion and application into a single collaborative book review.

Goal Assessment(s):

1. Each group submits a single book review for grading.