CamSF transition/summer work: A-level Sociology by Comberton Sixth Form https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk This Padlet is designed to prepare learners for studying A-level Sociology. It has various activities which need to all be completed prior to the start of your course in September. en-us 2024-06-18 17:33:32 UTC 2025-06-24 09:50:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/741046772/29d0c0675799ba67e4bd92a4daf845f8/cam_6_pictogram_only_JPEG.jpg Equipment required dclarke28 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3031383927 You will need an A4 file to store your notes, along with lined paper and stationery that includes the following: Pens and pencils, Highlighter pen, Ruler, Calculator, Protractor, Compass

]]> 2024-06-18 17:33:32 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3031383927 Revision Guides dclarke28 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3031383933 AQA A-level Sociology Student Guide 1: Education with theory and methods (Student Guides) by: Dave O’Leary. Published by: Hodder Education. ISBN: 978-1510472020

]]> 2024-06-18 17:33:32 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3031383933 Course Textbook for Year 1 dclarke28 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3031383934 AQA A Level Sociology Book One Including AS Level by Rob Webb, Hal Westergaard, Keith Trobe, Annie Townend. Published by Napier Press. ISBN: 978-0954007911


Try to get the updated version (updated in 2022) which can usually be found in physical bookstores.

]]> 2024-06-18 17:33:32 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3031383934 Further Reading dclarke28 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3031383935 If you're interested in:

  • an introduction to Sociology, I'd recommend Introducing Sociology: A Graphic Guide by John Nagle & Piero

  • exploring explanations for how change in society occurs, I'd recommend The Tipping Point: How Little Things can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell

  • the interaction between Psychology and Sociology, I'd recommend The Broken Ladder: How Inequality Affects The Way We Think, Live, and Die by Keith Payne

  • exploring inequality in a different cultural context (Singapore), I'd recommend This is What Inequality Looks Like by Teo You Yenn

]]> 2024-06-18 17:33:32 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3031383935 2. Read and Summarise: The Role of Education in Society megan_ng63 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3041683606

  • If you think the role of education is straightforward, think again! Sociologists have different perspectives on the of education and at A level, you'll need to know 3 of them.

  • To do this, read pages 3 to 12 of this e-textbook: https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/AQA_A_Level_Sociology_Student_Book_1_Col/Qd0IEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1 (click Preview). After reading:

  • 1. Summarise the function of education according to the functionalists (100-150 words)

  • 2. Summarise the function of education according to the Marxists (100-150 words)

  • 3. Summarise the neoliberal perspective on education (100-150 words)

  • 4. Summarise your perspective on education. Which of the three perspectives do you agree most with and why? Which of the three perspectives do you disagree most with and why? (100-150 words)


    • Please complete this on A4 lined paper.

    ]]>     2024-06-30 21:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3041683606     Revision Guides megan_ng63 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3045295197 AQA A-level Sociology Student Guide 2: Topics in Sociology (Families and households and Beliefs in society) (Student Guides) by: Joan Garrod and Laura Pountney. Published by: Hodder Education. ISBN: 978-1510472037

    ]]>     2024-07-04 10:48:35 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3045295197     Revision Guide megan_ng63 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3045296013 AQA A-level Sociology Student Guide 3: Crime and deviance with theory and methods (Student Guides) by Dave O’Leary. Published by: Hodder Education. ISBN: 978-1510472044

    ]]>     2024-07-04 10:50:19 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3045296013     Further Viewing megan_ng63 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3045319203 In Year 1 of the course, one of the topics we will be discussing will be the role and function of education. People have different views on what the role of education is. This famous TED talk shows Sir Ken Robinson's take on what education is and what it should strive to achieve.

    ]]>     2024-07-04 11:37:43 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3045319203     1. Watch a video: Introduction to Sociology megan_ng63 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3500389293 Sociology is likely new to most (if not, all) of you. Please watch this video to develop a basic understanding of what Sociology involves.

    ]]>     2025-06-24 09:02:03 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3500389293     Curriculum Overview megan_ng63 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3500401166 2025-06-24 09:16:52 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3500401166 Independent Study Guide megan_ng63 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3500404866 2025-06-24 09:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3500404866 Subject Information Sheet megan_ng63 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3500412065 2025-06-24 09:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3500412065 Course Textbook for Year 2 megan_ng63 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3500415386 Try to get the updated version (updated in 2022) which can usually be found in physical bookstores.

    ]]>     2025-06-24 09:34:28 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3500415386     Super-Curricular megan_ng63 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3500418368 2025-06-24 09:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3500418368 3. Read the News megan_ng63 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3500426247 These are some of the sub-topics that will be covered at A level: Class Differences in Achievement/Gender Differences in Achievement/Ethnic Differences in Achievement


    Pick a news article that relates to one of these sub-topics. Summarise the news article in 100-150 words. Be prepared to discuss your findings with the class in the first Sociology lesson.

    ]]>     2025-06-24 09:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3500426247     4. Read the Subject Information Sheet, Curriculum Overview and Independent Study Guide megan_ng63 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/tdpzk0l5zgxaqxjk/wish/3500426753 Familiarise yourself with the course by reading the subject information sheet, curriculum overview and independent study guide in the next column.

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