Introduction to Sociology and Psychology, LEVEL 2

SCOPE & SEQUENCE

Learningand Assessment Design

Below is a suggested sequence of content for Introduction to Sociology and Psychology. This is an example only; to be adapted by teachers to meet the needs for their own class.

Week / Topics / Criteria / Activities
Term 1
Wk 1 / Introduction to Course Syllabus, Explanations of the VLE, Ethics, Expectations
Introduction
Unit 1 – An Introduction to Sociology and Psychology
An Introduction to Sociology and Psychology
Part A – What is Sociology and Psychology?
15 hours
Part B – Research Methodology
15Hours
* Introduce IP discussion/SOCIAL INQUIRY / MODULE 1
C1, C6, C7 / Introduction.
Access MODULE 1 to understand structure of course.
NOTE:
Learners will complete at least one Major theoretical assessment task AS WELL AS A RANGE OF PROVIDER DEVELOPED INSTRUMENTS in each Module of study.
MINOR Activities are of equal weighting.
MAJOR assessments developed at teacher discretion. ALL ESSAYS are MAJOR ASSESSMENTS.
MODULE 1A
Module 1A What is sociology and psychology? 0
Module 1A - Activity 2: The work of psychologists and sociologists 020
Module 1A - Activity 3: Sociology, psychology and common sense 0400
MODULE 1B
Module 1B - Activity 1: Research methods
Module 1B - Activity 2: Key research terms
Module 1B - Activity 3: Ethics in research
Module 1B - Activity 4: Research reports
2 / MODULE 2 – Psychological Development
approx. 20 hours
Weeks 2- 10
(*Refer to syllabus and Examination Specifications)
Week 11:
Finalise work to be submitted and may introduce Module 3 / Module 2– Psychological Development
C2, C5, C6, C7
May also assess C4. / NOTE: MINOR Activities are of equal weighting.
MAJOR assessments developed at teacher discretion. ALL ESSAYS are MAJOR ASSESSMENTS.
MODULE 2 - Psychological Development
Module 2 - Activity 1: What is lifespan development?
Module 2 - Activity 2: Stages of lifespan development
Module 2 - Activity 3: Nature vs Nurture
Module 2 - Activity 4: Theories of lifespan development
Module 2 - Activity 5: Successful ageing
Module 2 - Activity 6: Mental illness
Module 2 - Activity 7: Culminating task - Lifespan Development
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4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12 / Revise Module 2
MODULE 3: Socialisation &
Youth Culture

approx. 20 hours

/ MODULE 3
Socialisation &
Youth Culture
C1, C5, C6, C7
May also assess
C4 (teacher discretion) / NOTE: MINOR Activities are of equal weighting.
MAJOR assessments developed at teacher discretion. ALL ESSAYS are MAJOR ASSESSMENTS.
MODULE 3 - Socialisation & Youth Culture
Module 3 - Socialisation
Module 3 - Activity 1: Social categories
Module 3 - Activity 2: What is youth culture?
Module 3 - Activity 3: Key factors leading to differences in the experience of being young
Module 3 - Activity 4: Stereotyping of youth and adolescence
Module 3 - Activity 5: Cliques and outcasts
Module 3 - Activity 6: Language of Subcultures
Module 3 - Activity 6: Language of Subcultures
Module 3 - Activity 7: At risk youth and deviant behaviour
Module 3 - Activity 8: Core Theories
Module 3 - Activity 9: Culminating task
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22- 31 / Complete MODULE 3: Socialisation & Youth Culture

Introduce IP/Social Inquiry discussion

MODULE 4 – SOCIOLOGY ELECTIVE
From
One (1) of
4A:
Social Stratification
or
4B: Sociology of Gender
or
4C: Family
Approx.15 hours
May undertake either a research assignment or an Investigation Project
Refer to Assessment Activities in elective Modules for more information / MODULE 4
C1, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7 / MODULE 4: SOCIOLOGY ELECTIVE (SELECT ONE TOPIC)
NOTE: MINOR Activities are of equal weighting.
MAJOR assessments developed at teacher discretion. ALL ESSAYS are MAJOR ASSESSMENTS.
Students to complete either a Research Assignment or a Social Inquiry. Refer to syllabus document and Work requirements.
Complete the introduction activities then choose ONE of the elective topics.
Option 1: 4A Social Stratification
Module 4A - Activity 1: What is Stratification?
Module 4A - Activity 2: White privilege
Module 4A- Activity 3 - Social Mobility
Module 4A - Activity 4 - Socioeconomic Status
Module 4A - Activity 5 - Stratification: Race and Gender
Module 4A - Activity 6: Core Theoretical Perspectives
Option 2: 4B Sociology of gender
Module 4B - Activity 1: Sex and gender
Module 4B - Activity 2: How do we become who we are?
Module 4B - Activity 3: Gender issues
Module 4B - Activity 4: Core Theoretical Perspectives
Option 3: 4C Family
Module 4C - Activity 1: Terms and Concepts
Module 4C - Activity 2: Definitions of Family
Module 4C - Activity 3: Family Structure and Family Units
Module 4C_ Activity 4_Functions of Family
Module 4C - Activity 5: Family as a Social Institution - Marriage and Divorce
Module 4C - Activity 6 - Family as a Social Institution - Pregnancy and Fertility Rates
Module 4C - Activity 7 : Core Theoretical Perspectives
31 / MODULE 5– PSYCHOLOGY ELECTIVE
From
Psychology Topics
One (1) of
5A: Communication
or
5B: Forensic Psychology
or
5C: Prosocial and Antisocial Behaviour
TASC QA (TBA) Late Term 3 / MODULE 5
C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7 / Option 1: 5A Communication
Module 5A - Activity 1A: Language
Module 5A - Activity 1B: Functions of non-verbal communication
Module 5A - Activity 2: Gestures and Signs
Module 5A - Activity 3: Paralinguistics
Module 5A - Activity 4: Body language and posture
Module 5A - Activity 5: Proxemics
Module 5A - Activity 6: Haptics (Touching)
Module 5A - Activity 7: Appearance
Module 5A - Activity 8 : Core Theoretical Perspectives
Option 2: 5B Prosocial and antisocial behaviour
5B - Activity 1: Factors influencing pro-social behaviour
Module 5B - Activity 2: Bystander effect -"the Genovese Syndrome."
Module 5B - Activity 3: Social responsibility
Module 5B - Activity 4: Altruism
Module 5B - Activity 5: Social learning theory (Bandura)
Module 5B - Activity 6: Anti-social behaviour
Module 5B - Activity 7: Cost benefit analysis
Module 5B - Activity 8: Obedience & ethical concerns in research
Option 3: 5C Forensic psychology
Module 5C - Activity 1: What is forensic psychology?
Module 5C - Activity 2: What is crime?
5C Activity 2 Forum
5C Activity 2 Quiz
Module 5C - Activity 3: History of criminology
Module 5C - Activity 4: Attitude to crime and victims of crime
Module 5C - Activity 5: Determinants of crime
Module 5C - Activity 6: Victims and offenders
5C Activity 6 Questionnaire
Module 5C - Activity 7: The role of forensic psychologists
Module 5C - Activity 8: Eye-witness testimony
Module 5C - Activity 9: Attribution bias
Module 5C - Activity 10: Profilers and profiling
Module 5C - Activity 11: Serial killers
Module 5C - Activity 12: Juries
Module 5C - Activity 13: Culminating Task
32 / COMPLETION AND FINAL SUBMISSION OF INTERNAL ASSESSMENT TASKS:All Units / Where relevant: ALL CRITERIA / Revision and assessment
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Teacher finish date

2018 –Colleges

Term 1Start:Monday 29 January(teachers commence);

Wednesday 7 February(students commence).Term 1Finish:Friday13 April.

Easter break:Friday 30 March - 3April.

Term 2Start:Monday 30 April.Term 2Finish:Friday 6 July

Term 3 Start:Monday 23 July.Term 3 Finish:Friday 28 September

Term 4 Start:Monday 15 October.Term 4 Finish:Refer to individual collegefor student finish date.Friday 14 December(teachers finish)