1. Theories of Education
Essay Skills

2. Learning Objectives To understand the mark scheme
To understand how to answer a 50 mark question

3. Essay Questions
Look at the list of example theory questions and complete the following tasks:
Identify the theory each question is asking you to focus on in the knowledge paragraphs.
Identify any questions that are similar.

4. Example Paragraphs Read through and highlight the example paragraph.
You need to highlight each of the following in a different colour:
Knowledge (sociologists/key terms/concepts): AO1
Links to the question: AO2a
Knowledge used to evaluate (without juxtaposition): AO2b

5. Essay Planning In pairs, plan an answer to the following question:
Outline and assess the view that the main purpose of education is to encourage individual achievement whilst maintaining social solidarity (50 marks)