Organisation
Channel resources are organised around four Specification areas (Theories, Power and Control, Distribution and Contemporary Issues) with an additional area (Revision) being used to access a variety of exam-specific resources. These categories are a broad reflection of the Crime and Deviance themes that run through the main A2 Sociology Specifications offered by AQA, OCR and WJEC. Whatever Specification you follow the majority of the channel resources will meet those requirements.
Teacher’s Talking About The Crime and Deviance Channel
"The students like the videos. They take in the basic ideas very quickly in this format and then we fill in the detail later. I really liked the case studies on ‘What is Deviance?;’ it is a great resource to get the topic started and good to use with labelling too.
I like the PowerPoint slides which I have incorporated into my scheme of work and will use them for display. The text is good too and the students liked the layout and style”.
Norman Doyle: St Martin in-the-Fields
Content Preview
When you click any theme (Theories, Power and Control, Distribution or Contemporary Issues) the four categories that appear are:
1. Text: Content in this category ranges from a complete chapter for the theme, to a variety of “Update” materials (quizzes, research synopses, items “In the News”) related to key sociological theories, concepts, issues and methods.
Click here for sample pages from "Theories of Deviance" (PDF Document 573.21 KB.)
2. PowerPoint Slides: High-quality slides that can be used as a high-impact visual background to the explanation of key theories and concepts.
The Channel currently contains 29 PowerPoint slides.
Click here for sample PowerPoint (MS Powerpoint Document 489 KB.)
New! - Free sample PowerPoint: Globalisation and Transnational Crime part 1 (MS Powerpoint Document 17.21 MB.)
3. Video: Short clips (between 3 - 5 minutes) designed to illustrate key concepts, introduce new research and researchers and stimulate class discussion.
The Channel currently contains 30 minutes of video material.
4. Audio: Podcasts designed to provide background briefing material, talking points (comparing different theories and concepts, for example), updates on new research and revision exercises.
The Channel currently contains 45 minutes of audio material.
Download sample podcast extract (MP3 Audio 2.31 MB. Please right click to 'save as'.)
Teacher’s Talking About The Crime and Deviance Channel
“The students have really enjoyed the Crime and Deviance Channel. The podcasts have been a really useful way to introduce and revise key topic areas”.
Tony Logan: Sir John Deane's College Northwich
Text, PowerPoint and Audio resources can all be downloaded for offline use or played online (for podcasts you will need to set up online synchronisation using the "Get The Podcast" option at the top of the page). Video resources can only be played online, through your browser.
Teacher’s Talking About The Crime and Deviance Channel
“I think the crime and deviance channel is excellent. Very user friendly with innovative ideas. I particularly like the 'Theories in a Minute' podcast bits and the up to date links to studies.”
Fionnuala Swann: Clitheroe Royal Grammar School and Senior Examiner
Navigation
To navigate the Channel use the Main Menu at the top of the page.
If, for example, you are teaching Theories of Deviance, clicking the “Theories” option gives you access to all the currently available resources in this area.
Teacher’s Talking About The Crime and Deviance Channel
“I welcome the introduction of the Crime and Deviance Channel. I use it with my A2 class who find it both informative and imaginative. The varied information on the channel allows for flexibility of use in the classroom; as a starting point for discussion, as a break within the lesson and to set as independent study to deepen students’ understanding of material”.
Eric Gray: Garthhill School
