A-Level Sociology [AQA]- research methods- observations

This is an A-Level sociology lesson which focuses on the research methods unit. The lesson is based on observations. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there are a total of 13 slides on the power point.

Included:
-Starter activity- blankety blank. Students to work out the missing words in the statements. Methods recap.
-Issues with conducting a participant observation such as: getting in, staying in and getting out.
-Why use overt observation? strengths and weaknesses
-Practical and ethical issues of using covert observation
-Advantages and disadvantages of participant observation- student task. Students will need access to the AQA A-Level textbook (book one) to complete this task. Pages 140-142. The answers are then included on the power point (can just use the answers if students do not have access to the textbook)- worksheet is attached separately
-Positivism, Interpretivism and observations
-10 mark exam question practice. Power point includes examiners advice, an example paragraph and how students should answer this question.