The subject matter of this article deals with interviews with a death row inmate over the course of three years. It also reviews the characteristics of psychopaths and potential reasons why they commit violent crimes.
Type of Material:
lecture/presentation.
Recommended Uses:
In class.
Technical Requirements:
Flash player is required to view the video.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
This goals for the learner would be to learn more about the correctional system; arguments for and against the death penalty; and/or a discussion of violent criminals.
Target Student Population:
Undergraduate students.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
None.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
This article gives students insight to a violent criminal who is living on death row.
Concerns:
The information was compiled in 1995. Would be concerned that it is still relevant in 2008.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
This would fit in nicely with a lecture concerning the correctional system.
Concerns:
None.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
It is an interesting article and students are likely to actually review this material if assigned outside of class.
Concerns:
Students having the technology to open the video.
Creative Commons:
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