Reading Assignment for Section 3.2
Read the following subsection from our online textbook:
What You Will Learn
This section explores the factors that can make youth more likely to commit crimes and the factors that help them stay on the right track. It also discusses how programs can help at-risk youth.
Student Learning Outcomes for Section 3.2
- SLO 1: Define and apply the terms “risk factor” and “protective factor.”
- SLO 2: Explain how the presence or absence of protective factors can mitigate the influence of risk factors.
- SLO 3: Identify and describe at least three risk factors and three protective factors commonly associated with juvenile delinquency.
- SLO 4: Describe different types of interventions used to address risk factors and enhance protective factors.
- SLO 5: Analyze a brief case study and identify risk and protective factors present.
Assessment Ideas
- Matching/Short Answer (SLO 1): Provide definitions of key terms and ask students to match them to examples. Alternatively, present risk/protective factors and ask students if each increases or decreases the likelihood of delinquency.
- Discussion Board (SLO 2): Post a prompt like, “If a youth has several risk factors, does that mean they’re certain to be delinquent?” Encourage debate, asking students to incorporate the “buffering effect” into their responses.
- Multiple Choice (SLO 3): Present a list of potential factors and ask students to classify them as increasing or decreasing risk.
- Short Answer (SLO 4): Ask students to choose one intervention type mentioned in the text (e.g., family therapy) and describe in detail how it works.
- Written Assignment (SLO 5): Provide a case study outlining a youth’s family life, peer group, and school situation. Have students list all the risks and protective factors they find, and discuss which seem most impactful.
Modification History File Created: 04/26/2024 Last Modified: 11/20/2024
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