Curriculum - Sociology

Intent

Across RET schools the sociology curriculum is both academic and ambitious. Students will

1. acquire knowledge and a critical understanding of contemporary social processes and social
2. appreciate the significance of theoretical and conceptual issues in sociological debate.
3. understand and evaluate sociological methodology and a range of research methods through active involvement in the research process.
4. develop skills that enable individuals to focus on their personal identity, roles and responsibilities within society.
5. develop a lifelong interest in social issues.

The subject is taught in Bristol, King's (AQA) and Becket Keys (OCR). It is only taught at KS5.

Implementation

Students will be taught to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
   1. sociological theories, concepts and evidence.
   2. sociological research methods.
2. Apply sociological theories, concepts, evidence and research methods to a range of issues.
3. Analyse and evaluate sociological theories, concepts, evidence and research methods in order to:
   1. present arguments.
   2. make judgements.
   3. draw conclusions.

Key Themes/Concepts

Sociology A Level OCR H58

OCR

All students study

• socialisation, culture and identity
• social inequality and difference
• research methods
• digital world and globalisation

and at least one from each of the lists below:

media youth subcultures family

education crime and deviance religion, belief and faith

Links to KS4:
Sociology is not taught at any RET school prior to embarking on the A level course. However, knowledge and skills from history, geography and PSHE/citizenship are useful.

The A level course provides excellent preparation to further study of the subject in higher education.

Extra-Curricular

Examples include:

• Karl Marx Walking Tour
• Museum of Childhood and investigation at Roman Road Market
• Sociology student conferences
• Speakers: Police, researcher from YouGov