A handy comparison summary chart between the theories of Marxism and Functionalism. Can be used as a revision tool or to help pupils structure a “compare and contrast” essay question. Word document Editable Exam board AQA AS

This PPT takes pupils through Functionalist views of education including Durkheim and Parsons. AQA Role of Education Functionalism Editable AS Sociology

A nice task sheet with explanations of functionalist views on the role of education and questions for pupils to complete. Could be used as homework, class activity or plenary. AQA AS Sociology

PPT giving a basic overview of the Functionalist views on the Role of education. Covering Durkheim, Parsons and Davis and Moore. Ideal to promote discussion. AQA AS Level Sociology Editable

This worksheet covers the Marxist view of education, explaining the Myth of Meritocracy and includes the views of modern Marxists. Includes some questions for pupils to complete or discuss after reading.

A visually appealing Power Point that covers the various Marxist perspectives on education. Could be printed and used as an activity where each pupil gets a card with a sociologists view and has to explain to the class what their theory is without using the sociologists name. The class have to guess who they are! e.g “my name is blank … . I believe that education is a way to control the way the W/C think. These apparatus pass on Dominant Ideology (no physical force is used). This is done through institutions such as the family, religion & education. The R/C pass on their ideas & beliefs”. Can you guess who I am? Class guess and can ask questions. As sociology Full lesson Marxism Editable/printable AQA

A lesson covering modern Marxist sociological views on the Education system. Ideal as lesson 2 after your introductory lesson on Marxist views on education. This Power Point presentation covers: Sociologists: Marx (Re cap) Althusser Bowles and Gintis Paul Willis Concepts: Myth of Meritocracy Learning to labour Correspondence Theory Ideological state apparatus Including evaluation, discussion points and group and individual learning opportunities throughout the presentation. 2 mark exam questions. Evaluation cards that you can print and use as a card sort activity. Marxism and education AS