Sociology Curriculum Overview
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1/Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year10 |
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Foundations- Perspectives and social processes |
Research Methods and Sociological Study (4 weeks) |
The Sociology of the Family (10 weeks) |
The Sociology of Education (8 weeks) |
Revision and Application of Skills (4~ weeks) |
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Assessment
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-4 mark questions evaluating research methods against topics |
- Exam Paper- Section A of AQA Exam Paper 1 – tests all style of exam question
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Independent research project
-Mid point check on research project |
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Extended learning |
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Year 11 |
Topic
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The Sociology of Crime and Deviance (10 weeks) |
The Sociology of Social Stratification (10 weeks) |
Revision and Exam Preparation (12 weeks) |
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Extended Learning |
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Assessment |
Exam Paper- Section A of AQA Exam Paper 2 – tests all style of exam questions
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Exam Paper- Section B of AQA Exam Paper 2 – tests all style of exam questions
-12 Mark new working class question with focus on conclusion writing |
Various revision activities and exam technique sessions to prepare for GCSE examination |
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