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I am Head of Social Sciences teaching AS/A level Sociology and Psychology. For many years I’ve taught History through to A'level and Archaeology through to GCSE and have been Citizenship/PSHE coordinator. I am currently an accredited Lead Practitioner (leading on Stretch and Challenge), an AQA Senior Examiner for Sociology Paper 3 and an AQA EPQ Moderator. I’ve authored an AS/A level Sociology Revision book for Paper 1 (AQA), published by Collins - for the current 2015 Spec.

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I am Head of Social Sciences teaching AS/A level Sociology and Psychology. For many years I’ve taught History through to A'level and Archaeology through to GCSE and have been Citizenship/PSHE coordinator. I am currently an accredited Lead Practitioner (leading on Stretch and Challenge), an AQA Senior Examiner for Sociology Paper 3 and an AQA EPQ Moderator. I’ve authored an AS/A level Sociology Revision book for Paper 1 (AQA), published by Collins - for the current 2015 Spec.
GCE AQA Sociology:  Questionnaires - Methodology (7191/2, 7192/1, 7192/3)
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GCE AQA Sociology: Questionnaires - Methodology (7191/2, 7192/1, 7192/3)

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The Questionnaires PowerPoint works through the whole lesson - explaining and prompting where activities follow. It works through looking at the methodology with a case study booklet and the book (we use the Orange Rob Webb Book). Ideas are recorded on the sheet. The Past Questions sheet gives an idea of how the questions are set and the opportunity to try some. Homework is provided. The Tick sheet is used to help students organise their folders/notes.
GCE AQA Sociology:  Secondary Sources - Methodology (7191/2, 7192/1, 7192/3)
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GCE AQA Sociology: Secondary Sources - Methodology (7191/2, 7192/1, 7192/3)

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The Secondary Sources PowerPoint works through the whole lesson - explaining and prompting where activities follow. It works through looking at the methodology with a case study booklet and the book (we use the Orange Rob Webb Book). Ideas are recorded on the sheet. The Past Questions sheet gives an idea of how the questions are set and the opportunity to try some. There is a peer marking activity. The Tick sheet is used to help students organise their folders/notes.
GCSE WJEC Sociology:  Crime and Deviance – Functionalist Theory
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GCSE WJEC Sociology: Crime and Deviance – Functionalist Theory

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This PowerPoint is used as the 6th lesson for GCSE WJEC Sociology (Paper 2: Crime and Deviance Section). The PowerPoints covers Sociological Theory – Functionalism, their core concepts and theories and an evaluation. There are also a range of activities included. Reference to the text book is the WJEC Illuminate Textbook.
GCSE WJEC Sociology: Crime and Deviance – Interactionism & the Media
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GCSE WJEC Sociology: Crime and Deviance – Interactionism & the Media

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This PowerPoint is used as the 9+th lesson for GCSE WJEC Sociology (Paper 2: Crime and Deviance Section). The PowerPoints covers Sociological Theory – Interactionism their core concepts and theories and an evaluation - with a separate ppt examining the role of the media. There are also a range of activities included. Reference to the text book is the WJEC Illuminate Textbook. I have embedded a video clip within the Media and Crime ppt, any problems, please let me know and I will send it to you separately.
Interpretations of King John
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Interpretations of King John

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I created this for my Year 7 class, I particularly wanted to build upon source based skills - interpretation and analysis concluding in the students drawing their own informed and developed conclusions about King John.
GCE Sociology AQA A'Level Paper 1: Education in Context
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GCE Sociology AQA A'Level Paper 1: Education in Context

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This is designed to help teach the Methods in Context Section for AQA A'level Paper 1. The PowerPoint introduces Methods in Context and the idea of Applying the method directly to the issue. I have used examples from the previous specification, as we have so few from the 2015 Spec. The table (word Doc) and powerpoint activity is designed to encourage students to think about how they would apply and focus their ideas, rather than generalising. There is a peer marking activity - with the current markscheme. A list of past questions, both previous and current specifications. Plenty of practice for students and can be adapted into group work for students to attempt and feedback to rest of group, or complete as individual revision/exam technique practise.
GCE AQA A Level Psychology Gender (7182)
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GCE AQA A Level Psychology Gender (7182)

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The Bundle comprises of: 1. An introduction to the course through the Sex and Gender folder 2. Biological Approach - Gender and Hormones 3. Atypical Sex Chromosomes 4. Psychodynamic Approach 5. Gender Dysphoria I haven't upload Social Learning theory, Cognitive approach, social/cultural factors as my work is not all my own with these. I can share these though. There are a good range of activities and exam practices included.
GCSE WJEC Sociology:  Crime and Deviance – Social Control
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GCSE WJEC Sociology: Crime and Deviance – Social Control

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This PowerPoint is used as the 3rd and 4th lesson for GCSE WJEC Sociology (Paper 2: Crime and Deviance Section). The two PowerPoints cover Formal and Informal methods of Social Control. It introduces and develops a range of concepts relating to Social Control methods and an evaluation of their effectiveness. There are also a range of activities included.
GCE AQA Sociology: Experiments -  Methodology (7191/2, 7192/1, 7192/3):  Experiments
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GCE AQA Sociology: Experiments - Methodology (7191/2, 7192/1, 7192/3): Experiments

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The Experiments PowerPoint works through the whole lesson - explaining and prompting where activities follow. It works through looking at the methodology with clips, a case study booklet and the book (we use the Orange Rob Webb Book). Ideas are recorded on the sheet. The Past Questions sheet gives an idea of how the questions are set and the opportunity to try some. Video Clips are provided, except one which would not upload, I have therefore given the link (https://vimeo.com/89396290). Any probs and I can send to you directly. Homework is provided. The Tick sheet is used to help students organise their folders/notes.
GCE AQA A/AS Level Sociology Methods (7191/7192)
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GCE AQA A/AS Level Sociology Methods (7191/7192)

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This bundle comprises of a series of lessons designed to fit the new 2015 AQA Spec for Sociology Methods. 1. PET - Influences of topic and Methology 2. Sampling 3. Experiments 4. Observations 5. Surveys: Interviews & Questionnaires 6. Secondary Sources 7. Practical Application Activity 8. Final word on concepts There are a range of activities, exam question practice (10 markers and essays), applied activities, stretch and challenge ideas.
Henry VIII Activity Day Year 5-7
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Henry VIII Activity Day Year 5-7

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I produced this unit as a whole Tudor Day. I have included the PowerPoint that saw me through the day and the day plan. There are a number of resources referred to: 1. Family Tree 2. Walk round Tudor England 3. Speed Dating 4. Henry VIII on trial. The additional resources are included. This was delivered to a group of very able Yr 5-6s, but would also be suitable for Yr 7-8s.
GCE AQA Sociology:  Observations - Methodology (7191/2, 7192/1, 7192/3)
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GCE AQA Sociology: Observations - Methodology (7191/2, 7192/1, 7192/3)

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The Observations PowerPoint works through the whole lesson - explaining and prompting where activities follow. It works through looking at the methodology with clips, a case study booklet and the book (we use the Orange Rob Webb Book). Ideas are recorded on the sheet. I have uploaded the clips on YouTube - https://youtu.be/_KjLh9N16hk https://youtu.be/yw9vjSMRyLA The Past Questions sheet gives an idea of how the questions are set and the opportunity to try some. There is a peer marking activity and also guidance and practise of the 10 marker. Homework is provided. The Tick sheet is used to help students organise their folders/notes.
Psychology Film Club
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Psychology Film Club

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I began Psychology Film Club as an enrichment activity. It took off and turned out to be a good idea. Students can bring popcorn, and you could introduce gold cards for regular attenders. I have included a list of films and their links to part of the course (watch the age category obviously). I have also included the various posters advertising film club,
Beliefs in Soc  Revision Booklet Student Activity
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Beliefs in Soc Revision Booklet Student Activity

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Students were set the task of designing a revision booklet - working together on this as a group activity. The Revision Booklet Doc - 'Their instructions&' suggested all groups follow the same format, so that the end product had common themes. The other docs &';Ideology & Beliefs, Classification of Religion sections' are an example of what some groups produced. Students obtained the &'Possible Questions&'; from past AQA papers and questions suggested in the AQA text.
A2 Blockbusters Revision Game
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A2 Blockbusters Revision Game

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This is a Blockbusters PowerPoint (link for music and brief TV clip). The PowerPoint contains two game boards (Unit 3 - Beliefs in Soc, Unit 4 Methods, Crime & Deviance Qus). The word document contains the questions and answers for both game boards, plus a load of spare questions. I asked my students to create their own game board as a homework. You may need to adapt the rules depending on the size of your class!