1. SOCIOLOGY GCSE Examination Board: AQA Tom Nash - Teacher in Charge of Sociology thomas.nash@gillotts.oxon.sch.uk

2. AQA Sociology GCSE AutumnSpringSummer Year 10 Topic 1: Studying Society  What are they key concepts of sociology?  How do sociologists gather information? Topic 2: Education  What is the purpose of education?  What different types of school are there and why?  Why do some groups achieve better than others? Topic 3: Families  What different types of family are there?  Why are marriage and divorce rates changing?  How do families influence individuals and society? Year 11Topic 4: Crime and Deviance  What social groups commit crime and what are the reasons for this?  What attempts have been made to reduce crime and how successful have these been? Topic 5: Mass Media  What influence do the media have on its audience?  Who owns the media and what influence does this have on its content?  How are different social groups portrayed? Topic 6: Social Inequality  Which social groups are disadvantaged in society, in what ways and why?

3. How can you deepen your sociological thinking outside the classroom?

4. The Learning Process in Sociology

7. Student shared drive;  Knowledge and Activity booklets containing content for all units  Revision powerpoints  Flash card revision resources - To be personalised by students  Exam technique guides/past papers/markschemes  Key concepts lists Out of class support;  By appointment lunchtimes and 3.40-4.30pm Wednesdays  We recommend reading and discussing a variety of media Resources to support student learning

8. Further resources GCSE Sociology for AQA: Revision Guide and Exam Practice Workbook (Collins GCSE Revision) By Pauline Wilson Collins Sociology GCSE for AQA - Student Book By Pauline Wilson & Allan Kidd