The topic of this revision session is: ‘Differential educational achievement of social groups by social class, gender and ethnicity in contemporary society’. It is designed for teachers using the new AQA Sociology specification at KS5. Save significant amounts of money by buying these revision sessions in bundles! This download contains one of a series of revision sessions that use a variety of mind-mapping, discussion and debate tasks to cover a section of the specification. It includes a fully animated revision session PowerPoint and a set of ‘silent debate’ A3 worksheets [which are a great way to structure group discussions and practice exam planning technique]. This revision session features: -A ‘grid of learning’ post-it task (to focus students on the day’s topic and refresh their memories of the basics) -A 'competitive mind-mapping task (which can be completed on the whiteboard or on A3 paper) -A silent debate task (with 6 x A3 silent debate worksheets in an editable .doc file) [nb. allowing group conversation, instead of silence, is also an effective approach] -Debates that ask students to move from one side of the room or the other and verbalise a defence of their position in response to a statement or rubric. -A concluding ‘One thing I am still uncertain about…’ post-it question. The revision sessions can be used in a number of ways: -As revision sessions during a revision period of term-time leading up to exams -Sandwiched between lessons as they are taught throughout the year as a way of solidifying and assessing learning This session can be purchased individually or as part of various bundles depending on your needs. Please note: the cover picture depicts some of the activities that make up this revision session, the wording within those tasks is adapted to the topic specified above and may differ from the wording depicted. Contents and tasks may vary slightly between revision sessions. The cover photo is, however, a fair depiction of the contents of the lesson. Copyright Adam Godwin (2017) [Godwin86] godwin86@gmail.com

This fully resourced lesson is professionally designed for the new WJEC/EDUQAS Sociology GCSE specification (9-1). This resource can now be downloaded as a part of a complete 20-lesson bundle. This is lesson 19 of our 20 lesson course for the ‘Sociology of Family’ section; it focusses on new research, data and evidence from a UK and Global perspective. This sessions utilise ONS, DoE and other statistical sources that students can use to enhance their work. The download includes a choice of two lessons to cover the material. Teachers can choose between two formats depending on their teaching style and the learning-style/needs of the students. You could also teach the two included approaches as two separate lessons to enhance learning. The download is also ideal if you are hoping for students to use and practice numeracy skills in your sociology class. The download includes: -A detailed lesson plan: highlighting differentiation, AfL, key-words, SMSC and a timeline of learning activities (.pdf) (x2) -2 x A premium quality, editable, and fully-animated PowerPoint presentations that covers the entire lesson -A knowledge hunt file with detailed statistical information, graphs, official statistics and research (15+ A4 sides) (.pdf) -6 x A3 exam question planning group-work sheets that ask students to connect statistical data to potential exam questions. -Images for a poster design task -Homework These lessons are designed around the new EDUQAS / WJEC specification, we take considerable time making the highest quality lessons. AQA equivalents are available on TES.

This booklet is designed for years 7-9, once printed (preferably colour, double-sided) and given to a student - the teacher does not need to set homework tasks for the rest of the year, they are all contained within this booklet. It contains 60 pages and over 50 tasks, a year’s worth of homework. The tasks are differentiated, the format allows students to select the tasks that interest them each week/fortnight - the booklet instructs students to get their homework tasks signed by parents and the teacher. As a teacher, your only task is to check that students are completing the tasks. This one resource will save teachers of Philosophy and Religion countless hours of work, planning, and assessment. -It covers a variety of religions, philosophical issues, and ethical debates. -Features religious art, and high-level graphic design to encourage engagement. -Fosters independent research skills and allows students to choose topics that interest them -Features activities designed to prepare KS3 students for GCSE topics. -See the attached image for samples of tasks! Created over 3 years of teaching, and enjoyed very much by my students in YR 7-9! (Also impressed the leadership team no end!) Hope you enjoy, introductory price £5, which given the amount of hours of work you save is a no-brainer!

This download is suitable for Sociology teachers (at GCSE/AS/A2 level) dealing with the topic of 'Education & Gender'. It includes 5 A3 print-outs that include: -Graphs about gender and educational attainment -Infographics about the gender divide in education. -Graphs/Information about subject selection -Referring to the UK situation (x4) and the global situation (x1) These are useful for students in a host of activities - suggested activities (and AfL slides) are included - designed in such a way that they are applicable to KS4 or KS5.

This download is for AQA Sociology GCSE (the new specification, 2017 onwards). It refers to the topic of SOCIAL STRATIFICATION (equivalent downloads for the other 3 sections are available in our shop or in a bundle) It is a: -Personal Learning Checklist -DIRT Worksheet -Complete list of key-words -Key-word review Worksheet For the SOCIAL STRATIFICATION section of the course. The worksheets ask students to: -Indicate Red/Amber/Green for all topics on the specification. -Indicate a confidence rating out of 10 for all topics on the specification. -State their target and current grade -Ask the teacher one question -State their exam technique target -State their revision focus -Tell the teacher what they can do to help the student reach their target -Highlight key-words the student is unsure about -Indicate the total number of key-words the student is unsure about -State 10 key-words they will research the meaning of before the next lesson. It is therefore the perfect worksheet to structure a DIRT, progress review or revision lesson with in relation to the SOCIAL STRATIFICATION topic of AQA GCSE Sociology (2017 onwards).

Based on the new AQA Sociology specification and mark-schemes. This is a double-sided feedback sheet for A2-Level 20 mark answers. It can be use for self, peer or teacher assessment and includes target and correction setting. It is designed for 'tick-box' assessing so as to save the teacher time, with additional space for the student or teacher to write specific targets. As a Word document, it is easily customisable: if your class frequently struggle with one issue you can update the target setting box and it will save you having to write the same targets again and again.

This download contains practice assessment materials for AQA GCSE Sociology (Education). It contains 5 exam sections, 5 mark-schemes, and 5 model 12-mark answers. An ‘exam section’ is half of a full-exam: students should complete it in 50 minutes, making these ideal for assessment lessons. This download covers the topic of ‘Sociology of Education’ - you can save money buy buying assessment materials for all four-sections here. Complete units for GCSE Sociology can be downloaded here. Please note: These are not official exam scripts, I do not work for AQA: I have aimed to make reasonable practice exam-questions based on the specimin material already provided. All items are editable: if you think the 12-mark model-answers are too intimidating, feel free to reduce them. Copyright Adam Godwin (2018) - strictly not for re-distribution.

This A4 double-sided colour worksheet is designed to be given to students when an assessment is returned to them. It is an assessment reflection, DIRT/AfL, target-setting worksheet. Complete assessment materials for GCSE Sociology (AQA) can be downloaded here.

This is a large collection of D.I.R.T. (Dedicated Improvement & Reflection Time) worksheets are perfect for encouraging deep metacognitive reflection and master broader metacognitive strategies. These worksheets encourage students to: Reflect on their progress Establish clear targets for improvement Create dialogue with their teachers This collection features ten different DIRT worksheet formats; perhaps most notable are the four dedicated to metacognitive improvement and reflection [MIRT anyone?]. The four topics covered in these metacognitive reflection worksheets are: Making The Most of my Time A Letter to Myself My Strengths & Weaknesses as a Learner Progress Check The pack also includes our famous A3 DIRT Worksheet and some special Christmas DIRT worksheets for when the festive season comes around! All files are in .doc or .pdf format. Thank you for looking at our resources! Make sure to download some of our free samples: just visit globalmetacognition.com We offer a range of whole-school metacognition resources that aim to enhance metacognitive skills and strategies in students aged 11-16. You can download individual resources or buy our ‘Whole School Metacognition Toolkits’ that make establishing a whole-school metacognition initiative easy. Our resources specialise in: Boosting Learning-Power Teaching Metacognitive Skills & Strategies Increasing Metacognitive Power (Intelligence, Memory etc.) These resources are made and distributed in partnership with The Global Metacognition Institute. Find more metacognition resources at globalmetacognition.com Join our Facebook Metacognition Working Group for Teachers & Leaders! https://www.facebook.com/groups/EducationalMetacognition/ Copyright Adam Godwin (2019)

Meditation and mindfulness are central metacognitive skills: since metacognition is the personal reflection and exploration of thought and learning - what could be more direct that learning to carefully observe the operations of the mind through introspection? We view meditation as the ultimate form of ‘Deep Metacognition’. Our ‘Metacognitive Meditation Pack’ focuses on secular (non-religious) meditation techniques; the pack includes everything you need to bring meditation to your school and, unlike other meditation teaching resources, ours is focused on how meditation can enhance concentration, thought-regulation and learning. The download includes six resources: An Introduction to Meditation Meditation & Metacognition: How Meditation Can Boost Learning Using Meditation to Train Concentration Meditation & Gratitude: Improving Attitudes, Energy-Levels & Motivation Meditation Instructions (A Multi-Use Tool With Instructions for Six Different Types of Meditation) The Whole-School Meditation Poster Collection (Contains Ten Posters!) It is a useful tool not just for boosting metacognitive and learning power but also for enhancing your school’s PSHE and SMSC provisions. We offer a range of whole-school metacognition resources that aim to enhance metacognitive skills and strategies in students aged 11-16. You can download individual resources or buy our ‘Whole School Metacognition Toolkits’ that make establishing a whole-school metacognition initiative easy. Our resources specialise in: Boosting Learning-Power Teaching Metacognitive Skills & Strategies Increasing Metacognitive Power (Intelligence, Memory etc.) Copyright Adam Godwin (2019)

A collection of five A4 Metacognition Personal Reflection Worksheets: all of them are double-sided and colourful. The topics/titles included are: Thinking About Metacognition What Impacts Concentration & Focus How to Boost My Memory Boosting Learning-Power Being an Independent Learner All files are in ‘.doc’ format. A simple set of PowerPoint instructions is included. Thank you for looking at our resources! Make sure to download some of our free samples: just visit globalmetacognition.com We offer a range of whole-school metacognition resources that aim to enhance metacognitive skills and strategies in students aged 11-16. You can download individual resources or buy our ‘Whole School Metacognition Toolkits’ that make establishing a whole-school metacognition initiative easy. Our resources specialise in: Boosting Learning-Power Teaching Metacognitive Skills & Strategies Increasing Metacognitive Power (Intelligence, Memory etc.) These resources are made and distributed in partnership with The Global Metacognition Institute. Find more metacognition resources at globalmetacognition.com Join our Facebook Metacognition Working Group for Teachers & Leaders! https://www.facebook.com/groups/EducationalMetacognition/ Copyright Adam Godwin (2019)

This collection of six learning sessions (each lasting 40-60 minutes) includes an exciting array of presentations and worksheets on the following topics: What Your Brain Needs to Develop Water & Metacognition Sleep & Metacognition Nutrition for Brain Development & Boosting Exercise, Fitness & Metacognition Emotions, Mental Health & Metacognition Each session encourages students to reflect on how different lifestyle factors impact their learning power both in the short-term and the long-term. We offer a range of whole-school metacognition resources that aim to enhance metacognitive skills and strategies in students aged 11-16. You can download individual resources or buy our ‘Whole School Metacognition Toolkits’ that make establishing a whole-school metacognition initiative easy. Our resources specialise in: Boosting Learning-Power Teaching Metacognitive Skills & Strategies Increasing Metacognitive Power (Intelligence, Memory etc.) These resources are made and distributed in partnership with The Global Metacognition Institute. Copyright Adam Godwin (2019)

A collection of five A3 Metacognition Personal Reflection Worksheets: all of them are double-sided and colourful. The topics/titles included are: Introducing Metacongition Motivation, Plans, Priorities & Targets Deep-Reading Strategies & Behaviours Meditation, Mindfulness & Good Mental Health Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) All files are in ‘.doc’ format. A simple set of PowerPoint instructions is included. We offer a range of whole-school metacognition resources that aim to enhance metacognitive skills and strategies in students aged 11-16. You can download individual resources or buy our ‘Whole School Metacognition Toolkits’ that make establishing a whole-school metacognition initiative easy. Our resources specialise in: Boosting Learning-Power Teaching Metacognitive Skills & Strategies Increasing Metacognitive Power (Intelligence, Memory etc.) Copyright Adam Godwin (2019)