GCSE Sociology [WJEC]- Introduction to education. Different types of school.

This is a GCSE Sociology lesson [WJEC/ EDUQAS]. This is the first lesson of the education unit, the lesson focuses on introducing the different types of school. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and has a total of 9 slides. There are also 4 worksheets included as separate documents.

Included:

• Starter activity- recap of research methods, focusing on interviews.
• Title page. Encouraging students to think about the type of school they go to, and the purpose of school.
• Key studies, key concepts and ‘know it well’ checklist included on separate word documents. Students keep these and fill them in as the unit is taught.
• Outline of the history of education in Britain. Timeline starts from 1940s- 2000s. Educational policies also mentioned here.
• Introduction to different types of school- state and private. Students start to think about which theory would dislike private schools.
• The price is right game. Students to guess how much it costs to attend a private school. Key question- is it fair that some people can pay for their education?
• What is a public school? explanation and example provided.
• Documentary about Harrow. Students to answer questions on the worksheet provided whilst watching the documentary. Youtube link provided on the power point.
• Plenary- discussion task. Students discuss some key questions, including how a public school differs to other types of schools.