The Joseph Rowntree School

KS4 - Sociology

Curriculum Knowledge 

Year 10

Students begin an introduction unit in HT1, followed by Research methods in HT2. HT3 and 4 are spent on the family unit, followed by Education in HT 5 and 6. Students have personal experience of the family and education and therefore these are the most appropriate topics for Y10.  Also, these are the topics that are examined on the unit 1 paper.

Year 11

Students cover Crime and Deviance in HT 1 and 2 followed by Social inequality in HT 2 and 3.  Formal revision lessons begin in half term 4.  These topics are more complex than those delivered in Y10.  The Social inequality unit is synoptic and all other units are referred to in this and so it is taught last to allow students to draw on and apply their previous knowledge.

 

Skill Development

 

Subject Specific Skills:

  • Knowledge and understanding of the unit topics, including core sociologists’ works.
  • Ability to evaluate a range of evidence, theories and points of view
  • Ability to evaluate the strengths and limitations of sociological research and research methods

 

Wider Academic Skills / Attributes:

  • Developing confidence in both examinable skills and also personal skills, such as the ability to articulate their opinions in a clear and balanced way.
  • Allow students to participate in high level debate and collaborative group tasks in which they are able to reflect upon and evaluate the opinions of others.
  • Enable students to develop strong literacy skills, both written and oral.
  • Use digital technology to research and communicate what has been learned effectively.

 

Personal Development - SMSC & Cultural Capital (Opportunities / Experiences)

 

  • Students develop a understanding of the multicultural nature of British society as well as some other cultures
  • Students develop an understanding of their own personal identity and place in British society through the teaching of social differentiation.
  • Students are encouraged to develop a tolerance and understanding of others and the damage that discrimination and inequality could cause.
  • To expose students to ideas and theories previously hidden to enable students to see their place in society and empowering them to make positive choices based upon this.
  • To encourage students to be interested in and critical of contemporary issues in politics and society.
  • To widen students’ experiences by increasing the exposure to professionals and documentary material to gain real life insight into sociological issues and potential sociological careers.
  • The  A level London trip includes a range of cultural experiences. (Guided tours of Westminster and the Royal Courts of Justice and watching cases in the Old Bailey)
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