Criminology - Social Learning Theroy

Individual Presentations due on Thursday, 18 March 2021

MF - It can be argued that an individual is a product of his/her

environment. Use the social learning theory to emphasise how it is

possible for children to deveop deviant behaviour.

SD - Critically discuss the contribution of the positivist school to the

study of Criminlogy and the understanding of the stereotypical criminal.

NG - Critically discuss the contribution of the classical school to the

discipline and the understanding of crime and criminal justice as we

know it today.

Presentations should be 12-15 minutes followed by questions and

answers then a general discussion.

Presentations will be marked using the following rubric:

Content: A relevant and accurate information presented; presentation

demonstrates the individual’s understanding of the question.

Information used must demonstrate critical thinking/ logical

assessment (15 marks)

Organization: Introduction that gives the audience a useful background

to the presentation; appropriate conclusion that provides closure;

material presented in a logical sequence; (3 marks)

Creativity: Effective/appropriate use of supporting media (e.g. charts,

pictures, diagrams, multimedia presentations) (1 mark)

References: Reference list must be provided; accurate use of APA

format (1 mark)