Detailed and differentiated student-led lesson that explores the different types of observations (participant and non-participant), their main features and the PET strengths and weaknesses of using them to investigate sociological issues.
Key terms covered:
Observation
Participant observation
Non-participant observation
Covert observation
Overt research
Hawthorne/Observer effect
Observation schedule
Overt research (extension)
Covert research (extension)
Makes reference to the following key terms students might know that link: Pre-determined - Closed questions - Open questions - Quantitative data vs Qualitative data – Reliable vs Valid – Practical issues – Ethical issues – Theoretical issues – Positivism vs Interpretivist – Sample size – Representative sample – Generalise findings – Respondent – Standardised
Two starter activities - one that requires the AQA A Level Sociology Book One Including AS Level: Book one 3rd Revised edition by Rob Webb, Hal Westergaard, Keith Trobe, Annie Townend
Detailed scaffolding included to help students apply their knowledge to a 10 marker
Includes a teaching to all activity
ANSWERS TO MAIN ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Catered towards A-LEVEL AQA Sociology
RESOURCES AT THE END OF PPT
Detailed and differentiated student-led lesson that explores the different types of observations (participant and non-participant), their main features and the PET strengths and weaknesses of using them to investigate sociological issues.
Key terms covered:
Observation
Participant observation
Non-participant observation
Covert observation
Overt research
Hawthorne/Observer effect
Observation schedule
Overt research (extension)
Covert research (extension)
Makes reference to the following key terms students might know that link: Pre-determined - Closed questions - Open questions - Quantitative data vs Qualitative data – Reliable vs Valid – Practical issues – Ethical issues – Theoretical issues – Positivism vs Interpretivist – Sample size – Representative sample – Generalise findings – Respondent – Standardised
Two starter activities - one that requires the AQA A Level Sociology Book One Including AS Level: Book one 3rd Revised edition by Rob Webb, Hal Westergaard, Keith Trobe, Annie Townend
Detailed scaffolding included to help students apply their knowledge to a 10 marker
Includes a teaching to all activity
ANSWERS TO MAIN ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Catered towards A-LEVEL AQA Sociology
RESOURCES AT THE END OF PPT
