Year 10
Students need to know the basic theories and key terms taught in the first unit to help them understand the main units of study. Research methods must be taught early on as exam questions in both papers require students to apply their knowledge of primary and secondary sources to the sociology of the family, education etc.
Content of the Year 10 course covers what they will be examined on in paper 1
Paper 1:
- Sociological approaches and research methods
- Families
- Education
Following AQA guidelines which specify which units should be taught and in which order.
Curriculum Implementation:
Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
Sept 2nd - Oct 14th Introducing sociology Research methods |
Jan 6th – 10th Feb The Family
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20th April – 18th May Education
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Half term |
Half term |
Half term |
Oct 28th – Dec 16th Research Methods. The Family |
24th Feb – 30th March Education
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1st June – 13th July Consolidation of skills through revision and exam questions |
Christmas Holidays |
Easter Holidays |
Summer Holidays |
Outcomes: A deeper more accurate understanding of sociology will develop over time. Students will be able to include some key theorists and sociological vocabulary. Students will show progression towards their target grades. |
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Employability skills:
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Year 11
Curriculum Intention: Research project – to develop practical understanding of the research process and to support the retrieval of information covered in the methods unit taught in year 10.
Homework tasks will cover units already studied in Yr10 to aid with revision and retention of information in preparation for the external exams in May 2020. The Year 10 /Year 11 curriculum provides students with a good foundation for those who wish to do A level Sociology. The key skills imbedded in each unit will support a smooth transition to A level Sociology. |
Curriculum Implementation:
Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
Sept 2nd - Oct 14th Research project Crime and deviance |
Jan 6th – 10th Feb Stratification |
20th April – 18th May Revision and exam practice |
Half term |
Half term |
Half term |
Oct 28th – Dec 16th Crime and deviance Stratification |
24th Feb – 30th March Revision and exam practice
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1st June – 13th July |
Christmas Holidays |
Easter Holidays |
Summer Holidays |
Outcomes:
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Employability skills:
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Year 12
Curriculum Intention: Introduction – main theories and key concepts are introduced.
The order allows the student to develop their understanding of the subject slowly. Research methods needs to be taught before the education unit as exam questions require a knowledge of both. The department follows the suggested order by the AQA exam board. Families and Households
Research Methods
Education
This will provide students with the knowledge to make synoptic links in Yr. 2 of the course. The research methods will provide a good foundation for more complex ideas which will be discussed. |
Curriculum Implementation:
Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
Sept 2nd - Oct 14th Introduction Families and Households/research methods |
Jan 6th – 10th Feb Education |
20th April – 18th May Revision in preparation for mock |
Half term |
Half term |
Half term |
Oct 28th – Dec 16th Families and Households/Research methods. Begin Education |
24th Feb – 30th March Education |
1st June – 13th July Beliefs in society |
Christmas Holidays |
Easter Holidays |
Summer Holidays |
Outcomes:
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Employability skills:
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Year 13
Curriculum Intention: Beliefs in Society
Crime and Deviance
Theory and Methods
The topics covered will support students who wish to pursue a social science degree at university. |
Curriculum Implementation:
Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
Sept 2nd - Oct 14th Beliefs in Society Family and deviance retrieval |
Jan 6th – 10th Feb Theories and Methods |
20th April – 18th May Revision and exam practice |
Half term |
Half term |
Half term |
Oct 28th – Dec 16th Crime and Deviance (beliefs and family retrieval) |
24th Feb – 30th March Theories and Methods/Revision |
1st June – 13th July |
Christmas Holidays |
Easter Holidays |
Summer Holidays |
Outcomes: Students will begin to show more accurate knowledge and understanding of sociology in their writing and include more rigorous evaluation. Students will have a deeper awareness of the AO skills needed to do well. This should be reflected in their written work/test scores and oral contributions. |
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Employability skills:
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