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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.
6th Form Tutor Activities
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6th Form Tutor Activities

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A range of activities for 6th form tutor groups - focusing predominately on preparing for university; how to select course and university, budgeting, safe dating, CV writing, revision and stress
Introduction to AQA GCE A'level Sociology
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Introduction to AQA GCE A'level Sociology

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A powerpoint outlining the course and decoding the exam language. It then moves into an introduction to sociology with a range of activities and concepts relating to social constructionism, time and place, cultural difference etc.
Yr 13 Tutor Session - Safe Dating
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Yr 13 Tutor Session - Safe Dating

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Designed really for Yr 13s who are going to be leaving home to go to university. Safe dating is really just designed to get students to think about practical issues for staying safe. I have other Yr 12 and 13 Tutor materials uploaded also.
Yr 13 Tutor Session - How to choose your university and course
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Yr 13 Tutor Session - How to choose your university and course

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I used the 1st 3 documents with my Yr 12s. We used the powerpoint and clips. In Yr 13 once the students had chosen, been on open days etc and been through the process, I asked them to write a how to guide for the year below - see Word Doc. They also made a short info film which I have and can provide. A good 6th form Tutor session and activity. I have other Yr 12 and 13 Tutor work uploaded
Yr 12 Tutor Session - Inroduction to Yr 12/Level 3
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Yr 12 Tutor Session - Inroduction to Yr 12/Level 3

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1st lesson with my Year 12s - Tutor time. I used the powerpoint to get them to think about the GCSE/GCE gap! The powerpoint was to help get to know their fellow tutees. I have further Year 12 and 13 Tutor material uploaded.
AQA 7993 EPQ Training for Staff - EPQ Launch
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AQA 7993 EPQ Training for Staff - EPQ Launch

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This PowerPoint is aimed at staff, as part of a training programme to launch and train staff to become Supervisors for AQA’s EPQ. Best used alongside exemplar material (with marking commentaries) which I can provide if required. AQA A'Level EPQ 7993
Year 8 PSHE lesson on the Media
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Year 8 PSHE lesson on the Media

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Year 8 lessons on The Media. There are a number of lessons and activities included here for various ability levels with lesson plans and a scheme of work. - with a project on RSPCA campaign
Year 8 PSHE lesson on Drugs
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Year 8 PSHE lesson on Drugs

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Year 8 lessons on Drugs. There are a number of lessons and activities included here for various ability levels with lesson plans and a scheme of work.
Year 8 PSHE lesson SRE and Health
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Year 8 PSHE lesson SRE and Health

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Year 8 lessons on SRE and health. There are a number of lessons and activities included here for various ability levels with lesson plans and a scheme of work.
Year 7 PSHE Icebreaker
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Year 7 PSHE Icebreaker

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This lesson was designed to be used at the beginning of the school year, as the class was getting to know each other. The unit of work is included, along with the whole lesson and all activities.
Introduction to Memory - A/AS Level Psychology
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Introduction to Memory - A/AS Level Psychology

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This is a start to memory. The bundle of work contains a powerpoint with various activities to help students begin to think about the role and importance of memory. There are 2 podcasts and video documentary on Clive Wearing. This worked well with my students to get them into memory. I used one of the podcasts as a homework with accompanying questions.
Humanist Approach - AQA Psychology A'Level 7182/2
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Humanist Approach - AQA Psychology A'Level 7182/2

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A PowerPoint with a whole lesson activity using the Green Haired Girl book and assessment marking activity, along with a range of activities to help develop understanding of core concepts. AQA Psychology A'Level 7182/2
A'Level Sociology Student Handbook (AQA)
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A'Level Sociology Student Handbook (AQA)

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This is a handbook for Year 12 Students starting the Sociology A'Level course. It is an outline of all they need to know, including expectations, references and ideal for setting the tone early on.
Exemplar Work Wall Display
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Exemplar Work Wall Display

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Use of exemplar material as wall displays can be great to help model A/A* work for students. The attachments are an example of Exemplar Work for Sociology (20/20) with a picture of it displayed in my room. I find the key terms great on the wall to draw the attention of the students. Having used the markscheme extensively with students, they have become adept at marking each others work pretty effectively with the AQA markscheme. I have also included a powerpoint that I used for staff training, to assist with the use of exemplar work being used around the college.