Mapping Criminological Theory
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15316435 |
|---|---|
| Authors | George W Burru (0000-0002-1148-7446, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2009 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 4-19 |
| Publication date | 2009-01-29 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Criminal Justice Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1051-1253 • E-ISSN: 1745-9117 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/10511250802477853 |
| OpenAlex | W1972608349 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 9 |
Teaching criminological theory can be difficult because concepts and propositions are abstract. Even if students can recall fundamental concepts for multiple‐choice tests, this does not indicate whether they understand the basic structure of the theory. Concepts maps, a two‐dimensional diagram, linking concept by propositions, can be used to teach, evaluate, and illustrate complex theories of crime and delinquency. This paper discusses concept mapping as a teaching and evaluation tool with examples from the classroom. Concept maps can be used effectively for evaluation; however, instructors should be careful that they do not “teach to the map” and use it as a memorization exercise
Concept map · Criminology · Epistemology · Juvenile delinquency · Mathematics education · Memorization · Computer Science · Innovative Teaching Methodologies in Social Sciences · Innovative Teaching Methods · Psychology · Science Education and Pedagogy
| Citations per year | 0.36 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2012 - 2025 (14) |
| Highly cited | No |