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Sociology at SRWA
GCSE Sociology at The Sir Robert Woodard Academy builds upon humanities subjects studied as part of the KS3/4 National Curriculum, in terms of ethics, culture, history and globalisation. We also springboard from PSHE, Citizenship and the Arts, to capitalise on cross-curricular content.
Sociology is integral to our wider school ethos and culture, particularly our commitment to opportunities for oracy, debate and philosophical discussion. Our guiding principle is for students to become citizens in the broadest sense, with an understanding and appreciation of diversity, social issues and the way our society and the wider world is governed, as well as interconnected. Students will use their sociological knowledge and skills to develop an understanding of the relationships between societal structures and individuals, including themselves.
Developing Our Learners
- To critically analyse information and use evidence to make informed arguments and judgements substantiated by sociological studies, theory and research.
- To understand how social structures/processes influence social control, power and inequality.
- To use sociological theories to comprehend social issues/debates/social change - past and present.
- To use sociological research methodology to critique and also carry out independent research.
- To employ sociological terminology/concepts appropriate for key subject content areas.
Structure and Sequence
Students will draw on information and evidence from different sources, including current news/media clips/articles and synthesise these. They will be taught how to evaluate and critically assess the appropriateness of using research and statistics and will get used to analysing evidence in written, visual and numerical forms.
Students will use all the above to explore and debate current sociological issues, also using sociological theories to construct reasoned arguments after critiquing different sociological perspectives. Students will make connections between different topic areas studied: Social structures/processes/issues; Families; Education; Crime and Deviance; Social Stratification; Sociological Theory and Research Methods.
Throughout the course, students will use specialist terms and concepts, usually pertinent across all units of study. However, sociology as a living subject, necessitates students’ own independent research to stay informed.
Destinations and The World of Work
Our GCSE programme of study ensures that all students are empowered with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the classroom and beyond, facilitating further study for A Level and University. Students will understand how key social structures and social issues impact on themselves and the wider community, where analytical, assimilation and communication skills will equip them to construct reasoned arguments whilst respecting diversity, multi-ethnicity and multiculturalism.
These transferable skills are prized by a variety of professions, whilst complementing other social sciences and literature. Students will leave the course as informed young adults, with a strong sense of their own identity but ready to challenge inequality and promote diversity as citizens.
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