Complete lesson on Functionalism (Theories & Methods lesson).

This is an introduction lesson into Methods in Contexts, exploring the different contexts that can be studied in a MiC question. Classrooms, parents, teachers, parents and students. This lesson involves a group activity whereby students are split up and each group works on one context and then present their conclusions to the rest of the class. Each group has an information sheet with questions they need to consider when presenting.

A complete lesson on official statistics, exploring the P, E and T strengths and limitations to them. Please leave a review if you try it out!

Attached is a completed lesson exploring the strengths and limitations to lab, field and the comparative method. There is also a handout for students to work on throughout the lesson and an exam question (20 marks) for students to have a go at.

A complete lesson observations, discussing the different types of observations and looking at examples from the textbook. The lesson also explores the difference between overt and covert observations and processes such as: getting in, staying in, getting out and going native.

A complete lesson covering subcultural strain theory. Recapping on the functionalist perspective as a ‘do now’, exploring the arguments made by A. K. Cohen followed by Cloward and Ohlin. AO3 included on both perspective.

Please leave a review if you use this lesson! This lesson covers the following, following the AQA A Level Sociology Theories and Methods specification. Recap on structualist theories, social action theories, ethnomethodology and phenomenology MWB activity Application of perspectives on social issue.

Please leave a review if you try out this lesson! A first part into family diversity following the 2022 AQA exam board guidance. All handouts included.

Complete lesson on marketisation and the key thinkers who discuss the impacts of it on inequality.

AQA Theories and Methods lesson on Social Policies. Including multiple choice questions as do now. Breakdown of perspectives on social policies. Concept check questions with answers. 10 mark exam question with support. Please leave a review if you try out this lesson! :)

Support sheets for MiC exam questions

Complete lesson on structuralism (and a brief introduction into Theories & Methods). Handouts included.

Find attached a timeline of all the social policies and governments for AS Sociology, Education. There is an A3 handout for students to complete and information on all the governments in the form of a carousel. In addition, there is a handout with the strengths and limitations of each government.

A quick summary of social policies on the family and a recap activity whereby students need to match up the correct description with the correct theory/key thinker and government. AQA AS Level Sociology

AQA A LEVEL SOCIOLOGY UNIT: FAMILIES & HOUSEHOLDS TOPIC: DOMESTIC DIVISION OF LABOUR SUMMARY HANDOUT

AQA A LEVEL SOCIOLOGY UNIT: FAMILIES & HOUSEHOLDS TOPIC: CHILDHOOD SUMMARY HANDOUT - IS CHILDHOOD IMPROVING?

Here is a complete lesson on documents for AS Sociology students following the AQA exam board. The lesson starts with a quick ‘do now’, 2 questions based on the previous lesson (official statistics) A quick MWB recap on research methods and concepts. Definition of documents Quick discussing ‘why might we use documents in sociological research?’ Handout on the three types of documents - encouraging class reading. Handout with a range of documents whereby students have to identify which are public, private or historical and discuss the strengths and limitations to each document. Assessing the use of documents - covering authenticity, credibility, representativeness and meaning. Questions engaging students to explore each of the aspects mentioned above. Content analysis - definition provided for students and an activity whereby students have to apply content analysis to articles from the Guardian Concept check handout on content analysis for students to complete after

Attached is a completed research method lesson focussing on PET and exam questions in the education portion of Paper 1. Lesson based on the Sociology book by David Brown, Hodder Education - AQA approved. The lesson is as following: Starts with a Do Now whereby students recap on qualitative data, quantitative data, primary data and secondary data MWB activity - recap on some key terms within research method Second MWB activity - primary or secondary research method? Images will be presented whereby students have to identify whether they are primary or secondary sources or data PET analysis - quick recap on what it stands for and example. Applying PET - example study for students to identify the practical, ethical and theoretical issues (example study is made up just to illustrate the point that all factors must be considered by the researcher) Applying PET - handout with strengths and limitations of questionnaires, interviews and observations. Students need to identify the PET strengths and limitations by highlighting them in coordination. Answer RM exam questions on both 2019 and 2020 education portion. Handout has a ‘how to answer’ under each question to support students AFL recap as plenary HWK sheet - recap on sampling

A2 AQA A Level Sociology Beliefs in Society Lesson on Definitions of Religion. Do now - Key term match up Starter - Defining religion in own words Teacherled - Discussing and explaining different definitions. AFL - Concept check on definitions Studentled - Read over handout on different religions with questions to answer Video - Political systems AFL - Exam question (10 mark) HWK - Consolidation and research task All handouts included!

Attached is a completed lesson covering an introduction into Social Action Theories in the Theories & Methods unit under the AQA exam specification. The lesson covers the following: Do now - quick recap on the Marxist perspective. Answers available for students to self-assess Starter - ‘what do you think Social Action theory is all about’? encourages students to discuss and consider comparisons between structuralist theories and social action theories. Image of baby crying - illustrating the Social Action theory. While we all may look at the same image, we may attached different means to the image and this therefore shapes the interaction we have with others. This is illustrated by the use of the image. Class reading - information on social action theories with 4 questions. Answers included. Stop and think - students to consider the usefulness or contribution of social action theories to our understanding of society. This supports students when it comes to Theories & Methods 20 mark questions. Symbolic interactionism - this is explored further by looking at different symbols and their meanings. As well as this, the looking glass self is covered using the class teacher as an example. Concept check - students are tested on their understanding on the looking glass self. 4 answers to be answered and answers are on the slides. Practice 10 mark exam question - structure is available. Lesson also includes a handout covering labelling theory. This can be used for pre-learning homework for next lesson or as an additional if students finish lessons or incorporated as a stretch and challenge task. Lesson was planned mostly based on the Ken Browne book.