1. Observations
Methods Lesson 5

2. Gap Fill
Complete the gap fill activity to give a summary of the observations topic you looked at on Monday

3. Learning Outcomes
Recap on the main types of observation and the strengths/limitations of each
Explain the different practical, ethical and theoretical considerations sociologists must be aware of when conducting observational research
Construct exam questions that may be asked around this topic
Students to reflect on previous work and set targets to act on feedback and improve their essay writing skills

4. Observations
What are the practical strengths & weakness of observational research?
What are the ethical strengths & weakness of observational research?
What theoretical arguments would positivists/ interpretivists make about observations
In your group create a mind map identifying the question you are allocated.

5. PET grid
Move round each table and use the mind map to complete your PET grid
When you return to your table turn over your mind map and see how much of your grid you can complete from memory

6. Crime & deviance contexts
In groups 3 minutes to think of as many different Crime &Deviance contexts as you can – note them down
Female prisons
Police officers on the beat
Court room behaviour

7. Methods in context questions
Assess the strengths & limitations of using participant observation to investigate
In pairs choose from the essay contexts we have identified to construct your own essay question
Note it down on you AFL grid

8. Essay structure - PEEL
Point
Example
Explanation
Link

9. Methods in context questions
In your pairs create a first paragraph to answer the question you chose.

10. Essay Feedback
Read through your essay feedback from the last essay you wrote
Write a student comment on your essay feedback sheet
On your new essay cover sheet;
Write in your targets and how you will aim to address them in this essay
Next lesson we will be planning how to answer these questions and working on essay structure