GCSE sociology [WJEC/ EDUQAS]- introduction to cultural factors.

This is a GCSE sociology lesson which focuses on the importance of cultural factors. Students will be able to explain what the cultural factors are and make connections to educational achievement. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there is a total of 10 slides on the power point.

Included:

• starter, research methods recap. Exam questions, two marker and four marker.
• explanation of internal and external factors.
• explanation of material and cultural factors. (this lesson will focus on cultural factors)
• parental encouragement and how it can lead to middle class children performing better in education. Ext task provided.
• values- how it can lead to certain children underachieving in education. Challenge questions provided.
• Language skills- students are challenging by being encouraged to think about what the restricted language code might mean.
• parental aspirations- students to think about what type of parents are likely to place higher value on education.
• explanation of cultural deprivation.
• student independent task- they will need access to the EDUQAS GCSE sociology textbook to help them. Students are asked to create either a poster or mind map of the different cultural factors influencing achievement. EXT task- linking to cultural capital. Challenge task- 4 mark exam question.