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GCSE Sociology

GCSE Sociology. Introduction Lesson 1/12 Topics Covered: Finding out about me and you… Id cards and class rules Structure of course – course book What is sociology? Culture. Hello, my name is…. Amanda Archer amanda.archer@sussexdowns.ac.uk 03030039118 A level centre AL101

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GCSE Sociology

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  1. GCSE Sociology • Introduction Lesson 1/12 • Topics Covered: • Finding out about me and you… • Id cards and class rules • Structure of course – course book • What is sociology? • Culture

  2. Hello, my name is… • Amanda Archer • amanda.archer@sussexdowns.ac.uk • 03030039118 • A level centre AL101 • Twitter page – Thempage • Blog

  3. STUDENT ID CARDS You must wear the card at all times in a lanyard. This is for safety and security reasons. If you have forgotten your lanyard you must get a replacement from your teacher, the LRC or reception and return it to reception at the end of the day. If you lose your ID card there is a small replacement charge.

  4. Arrive on time – lateness will receive a concern on Pro Portal • No phones out in class– at the start of the lesson, all phones must be placed on silent and put in the box on the table. • No food and drinks in class. • Come prepared to work – that includes having a pen. • Complete homework that is set • Respect others in the class • Anyone not following these rules will receive a concern on Pro Portal.

  5. Fill in your details. First and Last Name GCSE Sociology

  6. Learning Objectives To understanding the structure of the course To define the key terms, Sociology and Culture

  7. What are you studying? • Unit 1– Compulsory core - Understanding Social Processes • Option 1 - The Family, • Research Methods • Unit 2– Compulsory core - Understanding Social Structures, • Option 2 - Crime and Deviance • Research Methods

  8. Course book You do not have to purchase this book, however if you can get hold of a copy it will help you with your studies. You can also use other GCSE Sociology course books if you have them

  9. How will I be assessed? • 2 exam papers to be taken in May 2018 • I will do my best to give you the information you need. However you must not just rely on me. • Take responsibility for your learning – look at www.wjec.co.uk as well as my twitter page & blog. Look at the specifications and the past exams/mark schemes

  10. Starter - Lesson 1: What is Sociology? Starter Activity Take a piece of paper and write your name on it Read the question you have been given on your table Write down as many answers to the question as you can Monday 11thSeptember 2017

  11. Questions Sociologist ask A LOT of questions and it is important that you do this too. They ask a lot of questions because they want to understand society. To understand society they look for facts NOT opinions.

  12. Research Methods • Who knows what research methods is all about? • Write this down in your book • Research methods are, the methods that are used by sociologists to look at society

  13. How does Sociology compare to other sciences? • Biologists focus on the body. • Psychologists focus on the mind. Look at an individual. • Sociologists focus on the environment and the social aspects of human behaviour. Look at a community.

  14. Sociology is the systematic study of society, how people think and behave Write this definition down S&C: What problem might there be if we do not have sociologists telling us about how people think and behave?

  15. Think, Pair, Share What is ‘culture’?

  16. Culture is… • The way of life that is shared by a group of people • It consists of rules for expected behaviour

  17. Are all cultures the same and do they have the same rules?

  18. This is called Cultural Diversity Cultural Diversity – The range of different ideas and cultures that exist

  19. Create a mind map of BRITISH culture using these headings

  20. Cultural Universals and Cultural Relatives Think, Pair, Share What might these mean?

  21. More general Cultural Universals – Something that is common in all cultures across the world (e.g. marriage/religion/family/celebrations/festivals)Cultural Relativity – Things that are culture specific (e.g. Japanese people eating raw fish) More specific

  22. Cultural relativity • Is the idea that what is normal in one culture may not be seen as normal in another. It depends on what you have been taught by the people around you. • Can you think of anything else? • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOHvMz7dl2A

  23. Self-Assessment

  24. Exam Practice This is to be completed in silence. Read through the text you have been given and then answer the questions in your book. Look at how much each question is worth. Use this to decide how much to write.

  25. Reflection Produce five key points which summarise today’s learning

  26. Homework –Number 1 • Create a presentation about another society thinking about what makes up its culture. Consider, food, music, language, clothing, history and art • Suggestions: • USA • Bangladesh • Australia • India • Mexico • Can be in PPT form or a collage/drawing form with labels. This will be marked and entered onto pro portal Due Thursday 21st September

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