Sociology Curriculum Aims
The purpose of the Sociology curriculum is to:
Inspire students to reflect upon the world we live in, fostering an understanding of the inter-relationships between individuals, groups, institutions and societies. It enables students to develop critical thinking and appreciate theoretical and conceptual issues. Sociology provides students with the exciting opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the world around them and reflect on social issues that are often relevant to their own social experiences. It opens fascinating discussions, for example ‘nature versus nurture?’, ‘how do sociologists investigate inequality in society?’ and ‘what is the purpose of education’ Students acquire knowledge and a critical understanding of contemporary society and social changes. They have the opportunity to develop a broad set of desirable key skills, including the ability to analyse and formulate clear, logical arguments, with scope for extensive evaluation from a range of theoretical perspectives. They develop strong critical thinking skills and are able to consider issues with a global outlook. This will be of huge benefit to students moving forward, whether this is in further education, the workplace or society in general. The course content has been designed to inspire, nurture and develop learners. Popular topics such as Education, Families and relationships and Crime and Deviance have been selected for study. A strong global dimension is included to reflect contemporary society. Sociology at The John Roan School develops critical and reflective thinking with a respect for social diversity and encourages an awareness of the importance of social structure and social action in explaining social issues. Students at are encouraged to develop their own sociological awareness through active involvement with the contemporary social world. Students are encouraged to be inspired, moved, and changed by following a broad, coherent, satisfying, and worthwhile course of study and to reflect on their own experience of the social world to enhance their ability to play informed roles within different social contexts.