This resource focuses of three topic areas: -Is Sociology a Science? -Value free and objectivity -Sociology and social policy These are sometimes referred to as the theoretical debates. These topics can be assessed in paper 1 and paper 3 of the A Level aqa Sociology exams. This resource is an accessible one-sided summary for each of these topic areas. Really helpful for students and teachers who want to quickly get their head around this content.

A comprehensive overview of each Research Method provided in a summary grid for each method. Practical, Ethical and Theoretical strengths and limitations provided for each method. This will enable you to formulate a 20 mark essay on a research method, particularly the methods in context question on Paper 1, as well as answer 10 mark questions on a research method. This is therefore very useful for Paper 1 and Paper 2 This is an excellent revision resource, as well as a teaching resource too.

This is a fantastic teaching resource that covers the Ethnic Differences topic within the AQA Sociology A Level Education module (and AS Level). The Booklet is to be filled in by pupils within lessons and includes a range of activities, specification content and exam style questions. The booklet offers comprehensive coverage of the topic and would enable a student to gain a complete knowledge of this module. This resource covers about 6 - 10 hours of lesson time. The slides can be used to teach from and accompany the booklet. This resource could also be used by a student to revise this topic. Specification links: -Differential educational achievement of social groups by social class, gender and ethnicity in contemporary society -Relationships and processes within schools, with particular reference to teacher/pupil relationships, pupil identities and subcultures, the hidden curriculum, and the organisation of teaching and learning

This is a fantastic teaching resource that covers the Gender Differences topic within the AQA Sociology A Level Education Module (and AS Level). The Booklet is to be filled in by pupils within lessons and includes a range of activities, specification content and exam style questions. The booklet offers comprehensive coverage of the topic and would enable a student to gain a complete knowledge of this module. This resource covers about 6 - 10 hours of lesson time. The slides can be used to teach from and accompany the booklet. This resource could also be used by a student to revise this topic. Specification links: -Differential educational achievement of social groups by social class, gender and ethnicity in contemporary society -Relationships and processes within schools, with particular reference to teacher/pupil relationships, pupil identities and subcultures, the hidden curriculum, and the organisation of teaching and learning

**This is a fantastic teaching resource that covers the Social Class Differences topic within the AQA Sociology A Level Education module (and AS Level). ** The Booklet is to be filled in by pupils within lessons and includes a range of activities, specification content and exam style questions. The booklet offers comprehensive coverage of the topic and would enable a student to gain a complete knowledge of this module. This resource covers about 6 - 10 hours of lesson time. The slides can be used to teach from and accompany the booklet. This resource could also be used by a student to revise this topic. Specification links: -differential educational achievement of social groups by social class, gender and ethnicity in contemporary society -relationships and processes within schools, with particular reference to teacher/pupil relationships, pupil identities and subcultures, the hidden curriculum, and the organisation of teaching and learning

This is a fantastic teaching resource that covers the Role of Education topic within the AQA Sociology A Level Education Module (and AS Level). The Booklet is to be filled in by pupils within lessons and includes a range of activities, specification content and exam style questions. The booklet offers comprehensive coverage of the topic and would enable a student to gain a complete knowledge of this module. This resource covers about 6 - 10 hours of lesson time. The slides can be used to teach from and accompany the booklet. This resource could also be used by a student to revise this topic. Specification links: The role and functions of the education system, including its relationship to the economy and to class structure.

This is a fantastic teaching resource that covers the Education Policy topic within the AQA Sociology A Level Education module (and AS Level). The Booklet is to be filled in by pupils within lessons and includes a range of activities, specification content and exam style questions. The booklet offers comprehensive coverage of the topic and would enable a student to gain a complete knowledge of this module. This resource covers about 6 - 10 hours of lesson time. The slides can be used to teach from and accompany the booklet. This resource could also be used by a student to revise this topic. Specification links: The significance of educational policies, including policies of selection, marketisation and privatisation, and policies to achieve greater equality of opportunity or outcome, for an understanding of the structure, role, impact and experience of and access to education; the impact of globalisation on educational policy.

This is an excellent resource that students can work through for revision or set homework tasks. It covers the Families and Households, Education and Research Methods topic. It is a task focused booklet as opposed to a content overview booklet. It requires students to fill in the pages, providing prompts to direct their revision. The booklet is designed to align with the AQA sociology specification, covering key theories and concepts. The booklet begins with an overview of the question type and what is expected. There is a then a sheet to be filled in for each of the topics within each module, as listed below: Families and Households: Theoretical views of the family Gender role and relationships Social Policy Changing Family Patterns Family Diversity Demography Childhood Education Education Policy Role of Education Social class differences Gender differences Ethnic differences Research Methods Grids provided for students to fill in Practical, Ethical and Theoretical strengths and limitations for each method.