Home Schooling Sociology GCSE - The Course

Each lesson of the Sociology GCSE course begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study. Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions, and there is guidance for the preparation of coursework. There are six tutor-marked assignments. No previous knowledge of the subject is assumed or required.

Key Topics Covered

The course covers the entire syllabus in 20 lessons, which deal with the following topics:

• What is Sociology?
• The Family
• Education and Stratification
• Social Differentiation
• The Welfare State and Poverty
• Politics, Work and Unemployment
• Population and Urbanisation
• Social Control and Deviation

The Syllabus

Our Sociology GCSE courses prepare students for AQA GCSE Sociology syllabus 3192, for exams in 2010, and for syllabus 4192 for exams in 2011 and later years. Assessment (2010) is by one written paper (80%) and coursework (20%) and by two written papers (50% each) from 2011. We have chosen this syllabus as the most suited to home schooling.

Coursework (2010 only)

Home Schooling students are required to submit a project of 1500 - 2500 words. Full guidance is given in the course