GCSE Sociology [WJEC]- Research methods and education revision lesson.

This is a GCSE sociology revision lesson which focuses on the education and research methods units. Key details of what topics are covered are listed below. This is designed as a mock preparation lesson, however could be used as a generic revision lesson. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes are there are a total of 16 slides on the power point.

Included:

• Starter- research methods key concepts sheet. Retrieval practice task, separate worksheet provided.
• Title page- encouraging students to think about some of the key issues within the methods unit.
• Strengths and weaknesses of interviews- sheet for students to fill in, provided separately. Answers provided on the pp. Challenge and extension tasks provided throughout.
• Ethical guidelines/ considerations in research.
• Sampling key concepts match up task- provided on a separate worksheet for students. Answers on pp.
• Theories of education- students match up the key sociology/ term with the correct theory. Answers provided.
• Theories of education student fill in table- provided on a separate worksheet. Answers on pp. Challenge questions included.
• The hidden curriculum.
• Pro and anti-school subcultures. How do they affect achievement at school?
• Plenary- short answer exam style questions. Provided on a separate worksheet, mark scheme on power point.