Sociology
Our Sociology Curriculum
Students are expected to be familiar with sociological explanations of the role and functions of the education system, including its relationship to the economy and to class structure. They look at the differential educational achievement of social groups by social class, gender and ethnicity in contemporary society. Relationships and processes within schools are studied, with particular reference to teacher/pupil relationships, pupil identities and subcultures, the hidden curriculum, and the organisation of teaching and learning. The significance of educational policies, including policies of selection, marketisation and privatisation, and policies to achieve greater equality of opportunity or outcome are covered to develop an understanding of the structure, role, impact and experience of and access to education and the impact of globalisation on educational policy.
A Level Sociology (Year 12 & 13)
In Sociology, where thematic units such as Education and The Family are covered and the theories and research studies are encountered. These are formally addressed in Year 13, and used in preparation for the Research Methods paper. Research methods are taught in Year 12 and specifically applied to the context of education and assessed within the unit. They are used across other units as part of evaluation and analysis.
At the start of Year 12 the basic terms, concepts and general foundations of Sociological theory are introduced. Then when units are taught, the focus is on these theories to explain behaviour within those settings and institutions. Then in Year 13 more detailed lessons are given on theory which builds on what they learnt in Year 12.
In Year 13 beliefs in society and Crime and Deviance are studies where the skills are revisited and embedded. Throughout the course the AO1, AO2 and AO3 are introduced at start and continually referenced through independent learning, homework and formal assessment.
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