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Introduction

 In Sociology we intend to empower young people to become critical and autonomous thinkers, and further aid an interest in political and social issues. To understand how they can make a positive impact on their communities and the world, as well as understand the cogs and mechanism within the institutions in our society.

Aims

Consider how social and socially influenced factors such as family, education, ethnicity, social class and gender can play a part in shaping individuals. Students will learn how to examine society at large and look at correlations between factors; for example, ethnicity or class. This helps learners to develop transferable skills of analysis and the presentation of clear, logical arguments.

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Overview of Curriculum:

Year 10:
Introduction to Sociological Theory
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Families and Households
Education 

Year 11:
Crime and Deviance
Social Stratification

GCSE Sociology is 100% exam based and students will sit two papers at the end of year 11
Paper 1: Families and Education (Research Methods included) – 1hr 45min 
Paper 2: Crime and Deviance and Stratification (Research Methods included) – 1hr 45min

  • https://www.tutor2u.net/students/gcse/aqa-gcse-sociology
  • https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/revision-notes/gcse/sociology/aqa

A lot of resources are printed and given in class, or uploaded on Google Classroom.
 

GCSE Sociology Learning Journey

Career Links

Sociology encourages students to be interested, engaged, and critical of the world around them.  The social sciences also cover a broad range of skills as students conduct research in a scientific manner, analyse the results using their numeracy skills, and write reports and essays.  These are desirable traits and skills in any employee.


In terms of a specific career path, sociology lends itself to: working in the Criminal Justice System; working in human services, such as social services; counselling; education; research and/or policy; business.  More information about careers in sociology can be found on the British Sociological Association website.

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Intent

To empower young people to become critical and autonomous thinkers, and further aid an interest in political and social issues. To understand how they can make a positive impact on their communities and the world, as well as understand the mechanisms within the institutions in our society.

 

IMPLEMENTATION

  • Through the Scheme of work and planned units of work, which range from delving into theory, such as Marxism to social justice.
  • Through extracurricular activities, such as trips and guest speakers.
  • Through the knowledge and Sociological expertise of the department, consistently addressing misconceptions and pushing pupils to successfully achieve all the assessment objectives within the subject.

IMPACT

  • Further interest in social and political issues.
  • Autonomous and critical thinkers.
  • Lifelong love for learning and reading.
  • Make a positive change to local and global communities.
  • Raise awareness of inequalities and strive for an equal society.