This educational guide, created by Robin Allyn as a teaching plan for Social Problems using Open Educational Resources, is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 International License. The main textbook suggested for this curriculum is "Social Problems: Continuity and Change."Other supplementary resources have been noted, which are freely accessible. These materials encompass 12 PowerPoint presentation slides for various chapters, accompanied by video links and detailed activities.
Type of Material:
Reference Material
Recommended Uses:
In Class, Homework, individual, group, lecture
Technical Requirements:
Access to the resources does not require high-tech browsers or devices, and there is no need for any advanced computing skills.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
As stated by the author Student Learners will:
Understand the differences and similarities of the main theoretical paradigms in Sociology.
Use critical thinking through analysis of social policies and proposals.
Recognize current social problems and the social and historical factors influencing them.
Understand the role of social movements and other forms of activism in the solving of social problems.
Target Student Population:
College Lower Division, Social Science, Sociology
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic Computer and Internet Skills. A prerequisite of Introduction to Sociology would be recommendend but not required.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
There are various resources and learning tools that are all free, current, and well sourced (although much source material is pre-2010).
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Additional recommended readings are given in each section. Gives Themes, Discussion Questions, PowerPoint slides, and in class or video activities in each “module/learning unit”. Learning activities can be turned into individual coursework activities to be used for assessment of learning at the student level.
Concerns:
The Manual and Textbook do not offer instructor tools outside of the PowerPoint discussion questions, and activity recommendations by module. A test bank, glossary of terms, and some updates source data (not much source citations since 2010) would benefit the material.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
This material can be used standalone text It creates a basic and valuable introduction to a social problems class. Everything one needs for a good quality basic course is available.
Other Issues and Comments:
Certain links may be inactive or unavailable.
Creative Commons:
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