GCSE sociology [WJEC/ eduqas]- Research methods, questionnaires.

This is a GCSE sociology lesson that focuses on the usefulness of using questionnaires in research. The lesson outlines what a questionnaire is, along with its strengths and weaknesses. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there are 13 slides on the power point. This lesson also has a worksheet for students to complete that goes along with the power point.

Included:
-Starter activity. This is a retrieval practice activity that assesses students understanding of key studies taught in the family unit. Match up task.
-Brief recap of using interviews in sociological research.
-Detailed explanation of what a questionnaire is, challenge questions provided.
-What type of data do questionnaires produce? fill in the blanks task, answers on the pp.
-Explanation of the difference between open and closed questions. Students encouraged to write their own questions. Students are then given four different questions they need to decide whether it is an example of an open or closed question. Challenge question provided.
-Strengths and weaknesses of using questionnaires. Student task- copy down the table from the pp, add the statements to the correct column. Answers provided.
-Explanation of the issue in response rates in more detail.
-Example questionnaire. This is provided on a separate document. This is a bad example, students to look at the questionnaire and assess the issues with the questionnaire.
-Plenary, complete the sentences task. Assessing students understanding of what they have learnt throughout the lesson.