Reading Assignment for Section 3.3
Read the following subsection from our online textbook:
What You Will Learn
This section explains how different programs help prevent youth from becoming delinquent. You’ll learn about programs that work in schools, families, and throughout the community and the challenges they face.
Student Learning Outcomes for Section 3.3
- SLO 1: Define and apply the term “early intervention” in the context of youth at risk for delinquency.
- SLO 2: Identify and describe at least three components of an effective early intervention program.
- SLO 3: Describe two different types of successful early intervention programs and explain how they work.
- SLO 4: Explain common challenges faced by early intervention programs, and propose potential solutions.
- SLO 5: Analyze the importance of community support and public policy for the success of early intervention programs.
Assessment Ideas
- Short Answer (SLO 1): Ask students to describe a situation where early intervention might have been useful (e.g., “A student starts skipping class and their grades are dropping…”)
- Matching or Multiple Choice (SLO 2): List program components (accessibility, comprehensive approach, cultural relevance) and ask students to match them to the correct definition OR list several program components and ask students to select the ones that are characteristics of effective programs.
- Discussion Board (SLO 3 and SLO 5): Post prompts like “Which type of early intervention would be most likely to succeed in your community, and why?” or “How can lawmakers help early intervention programs succeed?” Grade based on participation, critical thinking, and engagement with classmates.
- Written Assignment (SLO 4): Have students pick a specific challenge (funding, scalability, etc.) and discuss the impact, along with 2-3 realistic solutions.
Modification History File Created: 04/26/2024 Last Modified: 11/20/2024
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