4 hours worth of lessons covering Topic 1 of section 3 ‘Research methods’. Lessons cover the following: Primary and secondary data Differences between quantitative and qualitative data Practical, ethical and theoretical issues influencing a sociologists research Differences between positivists and interpretivists Factors influencing choice of topic The process of research Sampling techniques Wide range of resources and activities e.g. sorting tasks, exam questions and discussions Some references to Napier Press book - but mainly ppt based.

Topic: Theory & Methods Specification link: the nature of science and the extent to which Sociology can be regarded as scientific Focus: Sociology and Science What’s included: • 1 × fully editable lesson PowerPoint • 1 × student work booklet with an exam work section • A range of engaging tasks including stretch & challenge for differentiation • Links to video clips and suggested discussion prompts • Clear lesson objectives with links to the specification and exam papers Perfect for AQA A-Level Sociology Theory & Methods 2, this resource pack covers Sociology and Science including key concepts and how this links back to topics studied during A level sociology. Please note that due to the synoptic links, this lesson has been designed to be taught at the end of the course. It also contains some pre-reading activities and tasks which students are expected to complete prior to the lesson (although this is optional). The pack includes one lesson PowerPoint, designed for 60–90 minutes of teaching time depending on the number of activities selected. It features a combination of teacher-led tasks, independent student activities, and video clips, along with embedded stretch and challenge opportunities to support differentiation. The lesson is designed to run alongside a work booklet, which has a exam section included.

Topic: Theory & Methods Specification link: debates about subjectivity, objectivity and value freedom Focus: Sociology and Values What’s included: • 1 × fully editable lesson PowerPoint • 1 × student work booklet with an exam work section • A range of engaging tasks including stretch & challenge for differentiation • Links to video clips and suggested discussion prompts • Clear lesson objectives with links to the specification and exam papers Perfect for AQA A-Level Sociology Theory & Methods 2, this resource pack covers Sociology and Values including key concepts and how this links back to topics studied during A level sociology. Please note that due to the synoptic links, this lesson has been designed to be taught at the end of the course. It also contains some pre-reading activities and tasks which students are expected to complete prior to the lesson (although this is optional). The pack includes one lesson PowerPoint, designed for 60–90 minutes of teaching time depending on the number of activities selected. It features a combination of teacher-led tasks, independent student activities, and video clips, along with embedded stretch and challenge opportunities to support differentiation. The lesson is designed to run alongside a work booklet, which has a exam section included.

A pack of 6 worksheets to aid with revision and initial understanding of research methods in AQA GCSE Sociology. Aimed towards lower-ability pupils to help develop their understanding of different research methods and their advantages and disadvantages. Includes exam-style and knowledge-check questions. ZIP file containing print-ready PDF files. Worksheets: The Research Process Quantitative Methods Qualitative Methods Secondary Sources Evaluating Research Research Ethics

great resource for revision or lessons - these are quick, concise but understandable notes covers all research methods content - WITHOUT CONTEXT!! topics: Types of data that sociologists use Practical issues Ethical issues Theoretical issues Research process Experiments Questionnaires Interviews Observations Official statistics Documents and content analysis downloaded as a microsoft ppt - with animations AQA A-level/AS level

Topic: Theory & Methods Specification link: consensus, conflict, structural and social action theories Focus: Marxism What’s included: • 1 × fully editable lesson PowerPoint • 1 × student work booklet with an exam work section • A range of engaging tasks including stretch & challenge for differentiation • Links to video clips and suggested discussion prompts • Clear lesson objectives with links to the specification and exam papers Perfect for AQA A-Level Sociology Theory & Methods 2, this resource pack covers the Marxist perspective including key concepts, strengths and limitations and how this links back to topics studied during A level sociology. Please note that due to the synoptic links, this lesson has been designed to be taught at the end of the course. It also contains some pre-reading activities and tasks which students are expected to complete prior to the lesson (although this is optional). The pack includes one lesson PowerPoint, designed for 60–90 minutes of teaching time depending on the number of activities selected. It features a combination of teacher-led tasks, independent student activities, and video clips, along with embedded stretch and challenge opportunities to support differentiation. The lesson is designed to run alongside a work booklet, which has a exam section included.

Revision booklet for students to fill in and condense their knowledge of this topic. Previously my students have loved these as it has all of their knowledge in one place, and they can create their own revision guides. For the AQA GCSE Sociology Specification

A 17-page colour A4 workbook designed for the Sociological Research Methods component of the AQA GCSE Sociology course. The work book features tasks that ask students to generate hypotheses and then plan four separate sociological studies: outlining their methods, sampling, secondary sources and justifications for their choices. It also includes a PLC for this section of the course. This workbook is an ideal homework for students to get on with whilst covering the Research Methods unit. It is relevant to any GCSE Sociology teacher. It can also be used as the focal point of lessons. Check out our 10-lesson unit for this section f the course! :)

Topic: Theory & Methods Specification link: the relationship between Sociology and social policy Focus: Sociology and Social Policy What’s included: • 1 × fully editable lesson PowerPoint • 1 × student work booklet with an exam work section • A range of engaging tasks including stretch & challenge for differentiation • Links to video clips and suggested discussion prompts • Clear lesson objectives with links to the specification and exam papers Perfect for AQA A-Level Sociology Theory & Methods 2, this resource pack covers Sociology and Social Policy including key concepts and how this links back to topics studied during A level sociology. Please note that due to the synoptic links, this lesson has been designed to be taught at the end of the course. It also contains some pre-reading activities and tasks which students are expected to complete prior to the lesson (although this is optional). The pack includes one lesson PowerPoint, designed for 60–90 minutes of teaching time depending on the number of activities selected. It features a combination of teacher-led tasks, independent student activities, and video clips, along with embedded stretch and challenge opportunities to support differentiation. The lesson is designed to run alongside a work booklet, which has a exam section included.

A Level Sociology Research Methods: Interviews This is a full lesson resource for A Level Sociology Research Methods in Interviews, and it covers everything needed for students to know in the AQA Sociology specification. This consists of 52 slides with a range over content and activities which include: Activities to limit student writing time, but still effective in understanding the different types of interviews used by sociologists The practical, ethical and theoretical issues of structured and unstructured interviews The strength and limitations of interviews Sociological case studies on interviews for student application Interpretivists and Positivists viewpoints on interviews Exam practice including the breakdown of how students should be expected to answer it Methods in context for interviews 10 and 20 mark methods in context exam practice This is a great resource for both specialist and non-specialist teachers to get a head start in teaching research methods interviews effectively to students. I have been using this for a number of years and recieved excellent results every time.

Topic: Theory & Methods Specification link: sources of data, including questionnaires, interviews, participant and non-participant observation, experiments, documents and official statistics Focus: Official Statistics What’s included: • 1 × fully editable lesson PowerPoint • 1 × student work booklet (fillable during lessons) • 1 × completed teacher version of the work booklet • A range of engaging tasks including stretch & challenge for differentiation • Links to video clips and suggested discussion prompts • Clear lesson objectives with links to the specification and exam papers Perfect for AQA A-Level Sociology Theory & Methods 1, this resource pack covers official statistics as a source of data. It includes the uses of official statistics in general with examples and highlights their strengths and limitations as a research method. The second part of the lesson focuses on how this can be applied to the context of education. With a detailed PowerPoint, a student workbook, and plenty of built-in activities, this lesson is ready to deliver straight away. The pack includes one lesson PowerPoint, designed for 60–90 minutes of teaching time depending on the number of activities selected. It features a combination of teacher-led tasks, independent student activities, and video clips, along with embedded stretch and challenge opportunities to support differentiation. The lessons are designed to run alongside a work booklet, provided in two versions: • a student copy for learners to complete during lessons • a completed copy for teacher reference or additional student support There is also an exam worksheet and knowledge organiser allowing the opportunity for students to summarise key points and apply this to a range of exam questions.

Presentation set for the ‘Quantitative Methods’ topic of the ‘theory and methods’ unit. Contains activities, all the key knowledge, and assessment. Worksheet included to go along with the PowerPoint.

Included her are model answers for the following exams: Paper 1 Education with Methods in Context - Secimen Paper 1 Education with Methods in Context - 2019 Paper 1 Education with Methods in Context - 2020 Paper 2 Families and Households - Specimen Paper 2 Families and Households - 2017 Paper 2 Families and Households - 2019 Paper 2 Beliefs in Society - Specimen Paper 2 Beliefs in Society -2017 Paper 2 Beliefs in Society - 2019 Student reflection areas included but documents fully editable to suit your schools style.

Scheme of Work (of powerpoint lessons/worksheets) produced for methods for WJEC/Educas Sociology GCSE - Short Course. I doubt the new spec will be massively different - the lessons are adapatable for AQA and OCR. Quite simple straight forward lessons as well as one 'skittles sampling interactive lesson'. Includes a Homework Booklet too.

A powerpoint with activities to guide learners through the different types of sampling methods and their value in sociology.

This contains assessments for AQA A Level Sociology (new specification) RESEARCH METHODS. Each assessment is a 10 mark ‘Outline and explain’ style question, in total there are six assessments, complete with a generic marking grid. The format can be easily adapted with changes to the question itself to expand the pack to cover all methods. Included is a 10 mark Outline and explain two advantages of: Covert observation Documents Questionnaires and a 10 mark Outline and explain two disadvantages of: Covert observation Documents Questionnaires

Some practice questions for the topic on methods in AQA AS sociology. This is tailored to the questions on the AS exam, but the key points of analysis can also be used at AL. Feel free to add, remove or edit anything you wish.