A-level sociology [AQA]- Practical and ethical issues in research

This is an A-level sociology lesson which focuses on the research methods unit. This lesson specifically goes through the ethical and practical issues that have to be considered in research. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there are 13 slides on the power point.

Included:

• Starter - unscramble the key words, based around the education unit. Answers provided.
• Title page- encouraging students to think about what we mean by practical, ethical and theoretical issues.
• Introduction to PET.
• Ken Brown A-level textbook reading on ethics. An image is included on the pp slide. I have not attached the reading, however, if needed please email me on amyfo7@live.co.uk.
• Outline of the 5 main ethical issues with a brief description.
• Evaluating key research methods (observation etc) just thinking about ethics. Worksheet attached for students to complete, answers on pp slide.
• Introduction to practical issues with an explanation.
• Evaluating methods just thinking about practical issues.
• Exam questions- AS and A-level questions.
• Introduction to covert observation, video clip, link provided. Encouraging students to apply their understanding of ethical and practical problems to the research shown in the documentary.