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Specification link:
• quantitative and qualitative methods of research; research design
• sources of data, including questionnaires, interviews, participant and non-participant observation, experiments, documents and official statistics
• the distinction between primary and secondary data, and between quantitative and qualitative data
• the relationship between positivism, interpretivism and sociological methods; the nature of ‘social facts’
• the theoretical, practical and ethical considerations influencing choice of topic, choice of method(s) and the conduct of research
What’s included:
• 10 × fully editable lesson PowerPoints
• 10 × student work booklets (fillable during lessons)
• 10 × completed teacher version of the work booklets
• 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 complete set of lessons explores half of the topic of theory and methods including types of data, practical, ethical and theoretical considerations as well as sources of data.
Designed to save you planning time and engage students, it includes PowerPoints, work booklets, and exam-focused materials ready to use straight away in the classroom.
It includes ten lesson PowerPoints, each designed for 60–90 minutes of teaching time, depending on the number of activities chosen. Every lesson features a blend of teacher-led tasks, independent activities, and video clips, with built-in opportunities for stretch and challenge to support differentiation.
The lessons are designed to be used alongside work booklets, provided in two versions:
• a student copy for learners to complete during lessons
• a completed copy for teacher reference or student support
This collection contains the same resources as the complete section bundle (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-sociology-year-1-research-methods-12060477) but with additional bonus material.
Bonus Material Included
• Topic Checklist
• Exam Question Booklet
- Collated versions of the Exam Workbooklet and Knowledge organisers
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