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Samuel Whitbread Academy

Sociology A Level


The Sociology department is an experienced team of three teachers who are passionate about the functions, challenging ideas and theories surrounding the society we live in. The department develops pupils perceptions of differing societies and how they function. 
 

 

Examination Board Course Overview Videos Curriculum Sequencing
AQA A Level Sociology
Head of Department 'Introduction'
Sociology Curriculum Learning Checklist 
AQA A Level Past Exam Papers
Sixth Form Sociology Q&A Session
Homework/Prep Time Work and Private Study Work

 

Marking & Feedback

 

Academic Enrichment & Extension Opportunities

Preparation Booklet

Students are provided with a prep booklet at the beginning of the course that lists a range of suggested activities to help embed knowledge outside of the lesson along with past exam questions, revision website links and TED talks.

Fortnightly Reading

Students are provided with a reading resource listing multiple articles related to the topics covered in sociology to encourage wider reading and application of course content.

Sociology Tutorials

A fortnightly sociology tutorial runs to discuss current affairs and apply sociological ideas.

Sixth Form Learning Platform

Lessons and resources are all accessible via the learning platform.

Review Questions

Once in Year 13, students will be provided with specific knowledge retrieval questions to review past topic areas for prep work

 

Future Options & Career Opportunities

 

Revision Materials

The best source of revision resources is through your own lesson notes and use of the A Level Learning Platform for Sociology. In addition to these, the following can be accessed:

Links to External Resources
Tutor2U Resources
The Sociology Guy
Hectic Sociology Teacher
YouTube: The Sociology Teacher