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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.
AQA GCE Sociology Taster Sessions and Information
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AQA GCE Sociology Taster Sessions and Information

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This bundle includes two separate 1 hour taster sessions, aimed at Year 11s, This includes PowerPoint for both lessons and activity sheets. Furthermore a detailed information leaflet for Year 11 for the course, including course information, career progression, further reading etc.
GCE AQA Sociology:  Sampling - Methodology (7191/2, 7192/1, 7192/3)
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GCE AQA Sociology: Sampling - Methodology (7191/2, 7192/1, 7192/3)

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The Sampling PowerPoint works through the whole lesson - explaining and prompting where activities follow. It works through types of Sampling, their advantages and disadvantages. Provides activities for Sampling, which are fairly hands-on and attempts to make the content more interesting and memorable for students. The Tick sheet is used to help students organise their folders/notes
GCE AQA Sociology Methodology  Concepts (7191/2, 7192/1, 7192/3)
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GCE AQA Sociology Methodology Concepts (7191/2, 7192/1, 7192/3)

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The Concepts PowerPoint works through the whole lesson - explaining and prompting where activities follow. It works through looking at the methodology recapping on Practical, Ethical and Theoretical (PET - see choice of Methods), along with other concepts. The Concepts PPT, I used by printing off and getting students to find their matching pair. This was used to conclude the Methods unit of work.
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
Social Sciences: Recommended Further Reading
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Social Sciences: Recommended Further Reading

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To encourage additional reading beyond the AS/A Level Text books, we send out a list of recommended further reading to students and parents, along with display in the library and on the school website. Around the department, I also have a display of recommended reading - see posters. During National Reading week, this becomes a homework to have sourced a further reading book! Sociology (AQA) Psychology (AQA) Politics (AQA) Philosophy (AQA) Criminology (WJEC)
GCE AQA Sociology:  Secondary Sources - Methodology (7191/2, 7192/1, 7192/3)
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GCE AQA Sociology: Secondary Sources - Methodology (7191/2, 7192/1, 7192/3)

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The Secondary Sources PowerPoint works through the whole lesson - explaining and prompting where activities follow. It works through looking at the methodology with a case study booklet and the book (we use the Orange Rob Webb Book). Ideas are recorded on the sheet. The Past Questions sheet gives an idea of how the questions are set and the opportunity to try some. There is a peer marking activity. The Tick sheet is used to help students organise their folders/notes.
Crime Day:  Offender Profiling 'Railway Killer'
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Crime Day: Offender Profiling 'Railway Killer'

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This long activity supports a ‘Crime Day’ for Year 8/9 launched by the school. The activity is designed to last 1hour 20 mins. I have run the session several times and the activities work over an hour lesson but time can be reduced to make the lesson work for a 1 hour slot. The aim of this session is to introduce students to offender profiling (they are not expected to have any previous knowledge). The activities introduce the idea of offender profiling and what it is. Students are then introduced to the real crimes of the Railway Murderer (Railway Rapist) where offender profiling was successfully used. The student copy powerpoint, is simply what I printed off for students and gave out at the relevant stages of the lesson. I made students aware of two important things - 1. There is some relatively graphic content which I included because this information provided important clues. I made sure students knew that they had the option to leave the room if anything was upsetting. I have never had a student leave however! 2. At the end of the lesson, I made sure students were aware that I had used some poetic licence with some of the details. The events are true, but I have made up suspects 1,2 and 4, simply for the sake of the activity. There obviously were other suspects, but I did not have access to any details. I have also made up some of the information, for example the blood groups is entirely fictitious. So please do be aware of this! The activity works well and is very effectively, creating lots of analysis, deduction and discussion. The final slide is time dependent but provide a contrast where ‘offender profiling’ has not worked and actually been detrimental to justice.
GCE AQA A Level Psychology Gender (7182)
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GCE AQA A Level Psychology Gender (7182)

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The Bundle comprises of: 1. An introduction to the course through the Sex and Gender folder 2. Biological Approach - Gender and Hormones 3. Atypical Sex Chromosomes 4. Psychodynamic Approach 5. Gender Dysphoria I haven't upload Social Learning theory, Cognitive approach, social/cultural factors as my work is not all my own with these. I can share these though. There are a good range of activities and exam practices included.
Gender Dysphoria - AQA Psychology A'Level 7182/3
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Gender Dysphoria - AQA Psychology A'Level 7182/3

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This is a complete lesson covering Gender Dysphoria (Gender Identity Disorder). Resources include a complete lesson PowerPoint, activities such as case studies, evaluation sorting activity leading to essay practice, video documentary and assessment marking activity. I have used this at A'level, however, it could easily be adapted and used for PSHE. AQA Psychology A'Level 7182/3
GCE AQA Sociology: Experiments -  Methodology (7191/2, 7192/1, 7192/3):  Experiments
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GCE AQA Sociology: Experiments - Methodology (7191/2, 7192/1, 7192/3): Experiments

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The Experiments PowerPoint works through the whole lesson - explaining and prompting where activities follow. It works through looking at the methodology with clips, a case study booklet and the book (we use the Orange Rob Webb Book). Ideas are recorded on the sheet. The Past Questions sheet gives an idea of how the questions are set and the opportunity to try some. Video Clips are provided, except one which would not upload, I have therefore given the link (https://vimeo.com/89396290). Any probs and I can send to you directly. Homework is provided. The Tick sheet is used to help students organise their folders/notes.
GCE AQA A/AS Level Sociology Methods (7191/7192)
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GCE AQA A/AS Level Sociology Methods (7191/7192)

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This bundle comprises of a series of lessons designed to fit the new 2015 AQA Spec for Sociology Methods. 1. PET - Influences of topic and Methology 2. Sampling 3. Experiments 4. Observations 5. Surveys: Interviews & Questionnaires 6. Secondary Sources 7. Practical Application Activity 8. Final word on concepts There are a range of activities, exam question practice (10 markers and essays), applied activities, stretch and challenge ideas.
GCE AQA Sociology:  Observations - Methodology (7191/2, 7192/1, 7192/3)
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GCE AQA Sociology: Observations - Methodology (7191/2, 7192/1, 7192/3)

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The Observations PowerPoint works through the whole lesson - explaining and prompting where activities follow. It works through looking at the methodology with clips, a case study booklet and the book (we use the Orange Rob Webb Book). Ideas are recorded on the sheet. I have uploaded the clips on YouTube - https://youtu.be/_KjLh9N16hk https://youtu.be/yw9vjSMRyLA The Past Questions sheet gives an idea of how the questions are set and the opportunity to try some. There is a peer marking activity and also guidance and practise of the 10 marker. Homework is provided. The Tick sheet is used to help students organise their folders/notes.
Gender Chromosomes and Hormones - AQA Psychology A'Level 7182/3
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Gender Chromosomes and Hormones - AQA Psychology A'Level 7182/3

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I created this lesson for my A'Level Psychology lesson on Biological influences on Gender - specifically the role of genetics and hormones (Gender). There is a PowerPoint, videos as well as activities, e.g. the Silent Debate and assessments within the PowerPoint. I have a VLC copy of 'The Boy with no Penis' so if the link doesn't work let me know! AQA Psychology A'Level 7182/3
Psychology Film Club
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Psychology Film Club

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I began Psychology Film Club as an enrichment activity. It took off and turned out to be a good idea. Students can bring popcorn, and you could introduce gold cards for regular attenders. I have included a list of films and their links to part of the course (watch the age category obviously). I have also included the various posters advertising film club,
GCE AQA Sociology:  Questionnaires - Methodology (7191/2, 7192/1, 7192/3)
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GCE AQA Sociology: Questionnaires - Methodology (7191/2, 7192/1, 7192/3)

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The Questionnaires PowerPoint works through the whole lesson - explaining and prompting where activities follow. It works through looking at the methodology with a case study booklet and the book (we use the Orange Rob Webb Book). Ideas are recorded on the sheet. The Past Questions sheet gives an idea of how the questions are set and the opportunity to try some. Homework is provided. The Tick sheet is used to help students organise their folders/notes.