This lesson has been used with prospective GCSE Sociology and A Level students. Can be adapted for specific course specs.

Developed for AS Media Studies - WJEC MS1 spec. Designed to help students complete representation essays - giving them hints and structure for the essay. • Recognise and analyse representations evident in the stimulus material. • Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of representation & its importance in analysing and understanding media texts. • Develop their response beyond a description of simple representations. • Be aware of the more complex issues underpinning discussion of representation e.g. issues surrounding stereotypes, construction, mediation and ideology.

2/3 AS lessons based on WJEC spec but it can be easily adapted. Learning Objectives are: Students will explore and define Ideology and dominant ideologies in society Students will explore and define the term stereotype Students will be introduced to representation Students will explore Mediation theory Includes: Worksheets and hand outs

This AS level but could be adapted for GCSE. It features a PowerPoint - with video clips. It also includes a mise en scene quiz & answers and an mise en scene analysis task. Learning Objectives: Introduction to cinematography Understand the concept of ‘mise en scene’ and to apply the concept to images Introduction to costume, makeup and hair Introduction to lighting and colour Introduction to actors facial expressions and body language Introduction to proxemics Some recapping of camera shots/editing and group research ideas

You can use this template for any representation case study.

Representation of an Event: Case Study #1 DAILY EXPRESS COVERAGE OF MANDELA’S FUNERAL

This was used for the new WJEC GCSE Sociology spec - but it could be adapted. Covers an introduction to key words including culture, norms, roles.

This was an AS level lesson for WJEC syllabus but it could also be used for GCSE and other syllabuses. Learning objective are: 1) Describe the difference between ETHNICITY and RACE 2) Identify issues surrounding the stereotyping of ethnic minority groups in the media 3) Give at least three examples of media texts that offer a dominant and alternative representation of ethnicity in the media 4) Explain what ‘tokenism’ is and why it is problematic, giving at least two examples Includes case study

This includes 2/3 AS level lesson of the representation of men in the media . It is designed around WJEC spec but could easily be adapted. This follows on from the Representation of Gender - Women lessons. Learning Objective are: To explore masculinity and how it is represented in the media To understand the stereotypical representations of men in the media To understand how representations change over time. To explore the representation of men in film/TV and advertising – case studies The PowerPoint explores key terms and the issue of representation of men in the media. It also looks at stereotypes that prevail in the media and the concept of masculinity - dating from the 1970s until the present day issues of meterosexuality. The female gaze is also considered with video clip examples. Case studies are included in the lesson. - including representation in TOWIE, film and representation of men in magazines. The lesson also briefly touches in hyper masculinity and violence. It includes revision material and case study ideas. There are also worksheets that link to the lesson.

2/3 AS Media Lessons. This was developed for MS1 WJEC spec but could be adapted. Learning Objectives are: By the end of the lesson you will be able to: Explain 2 media representations of youth relating to the representation of youth as delinquent, trouble/fun and alternative positive representations - using Case Study Template Explain 2 media representations of old age, relating to the negative representation of the elderly in the news and positive representation in Print media - Saga Front page, using Case Study Template Complete representation essay template in groups (3/4) and write up essay individually Includes Case studies Theories - Stuart Hall Moral Panics Dominant representations of youth Positive representations of youth Older Age - definition and ideology Homework tasks Essay template

2/3 AS Media Studies lessons on Passive and Active Theories of Media Effect. Objectives: To recap and clarify key terms of theories To further explore, through case studies, the Uses and Gratification Theory Using case studies, to explore and apply the Reception Theory to a media text Passive: Outdated model - hypodermic syringe Inoculation/Desensitisation Models Cultivation Analysis Active: Two Step Flow Audience Appeal Reception Theory Cultural competence Pick and Mix theory Interactive audience Also includes: MS1 Exam question practice Case Studies Uses and Gratifications application

This was developed for a Year 11 GCSE group. It includes a PowerPoint on revision skills with starter activities, a 15 word memory task, revision skills workbook and revision tips. Learning objectives are: To maximise your learning potential by introducing you to: To identify preferred learning style An introduction to a variety of revision techniques

A lesson for GCSE Sociology (WJEC) new spec, which looks at agencies of socialisation, the role of the education system in the socialisation process. Two theories of education, Two theories of behaviour. Students are introduced to the complex nature of the nature/nurture debate.

A lesson designed for GCSE WJEC spec but can be adapted. This lesson looks at examples of feral children, and links this to the nurture debate. An exam question is also included for students to apply their knowledge to.

AS PowerPoint lessons on semiotics, audio, camera shots, positioning, framing and editing. It was developed for MS1 WJEC AS level but it could easily be adapted for GCSE and other syllabuses. Resources include: 5 PowerPoints, including semiotics, sound, camera shots, camera movements, camera position and framing, editing Video clips Analysis of Quantum of Solace Worksheets Homework tasks/essay Glossary of Terms Approaches to exam questions Revision crib sheet on semiotics

GCSE Sociology WJEC new spec - gender socialisation. This lesson looks at how gender roles are socially constructed by agencies of socialisation - family, education, media and peers. This was created for the new WJEC spec but could be adapted.