Criminology
Rationale
An understanding of criminology is relevant to many job roles within the criminal justice sector, social and probation work and sociology and psychology. WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements studies in humanities. It offers exciting and interesting experiences that focus learning through applied learning, i.e. through the acquisition of knowledge and understanding in purposeful contexts linked to the criminal justice system. Curriculum content will build sequentially and facilitate knowledge recall. Criminology students will develop cultural capital through study of some topics that promote understanding of equality and diversity that is broader than taught lessons in order to acquire a strong set of values and beliefs to prepare them for their future.
Overview
Homework
Homework in criminology will be based on preparation for the unit assessments. Students will be required to read and make notes on various areas of theory, research and case studies to support learning in previous lessons and prepare for future lessons. Students will be asked to complete detailed notes for each assessment criteria using the structure provided in lessons alongside practice answers for the controlled assessment. Students will also be asked to research case studies that support assessment criteria and complete exam questions in preparation for the written exam. Students will receive between one and two tasks per week. Students may also be set homework or revision activities to be completed throughout school holidays.
Economics
Rationale
Students develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand and analyse data, think critically about issues and make informed decisions. They will also build upon their quantitative skills and appreciate that, when evaluating arguments, both qualitative and quantitative evidence are important.
The specification is split into two main sections, the first section introduces students to microeconomic issues and the second section covers mainly macroeconomic issues. However, students will appreciate that microeconomics and macroeconomics are not entirely distinct areas of study. For example, microeconomic principles often provide fundamental insights into understanding aspects of the macroeconomy. Similarly, economic issues and problems often contain both a microeconomic and macroeconomic dimension.
Students will be expected to acquire competence in quantitative skills that are relevant to the subject content and be familiar with the various types of statistical and other data which are commonly used by economists. Students will understand the methodology of economics and the role of evidence whilst recognising that economics is a social science and that people’s behaviour is not necessarily rational or predictable. Students will acquire a good knowledge of trends and developments in the economy which have taken place over the past fifteen years and also have an awareness of earlier events where this helps to give recent developments a longer term perspective.
Overview
Homework
Homework in Economics will include consolidation tasks to reinforce information learnt in lessons. In order to prepare students for assessments and examinations, tasks will also include written pieces such as timed exam questions, reading and detailed note-making in preparation for future lessons. Tasks may also include completing online webinars to support and consolidate classroom learning. Students will receive between one and two tasks per week. Students may also be set homework or revision activities to be completed throughout school holidays.
Law
Rationale
The content on the OCR specification has been designed to inspire, nurture and develop learners. It will foster their interest and enjoyment in law. The qualification is designed to develop knowledge and skills for the further study of law and related subjects, such as business. Learners will develop their knowledge of the law in England and Wales, and an awareness of law in a European and global context. The course will enable learners to know and understand the changing nature of law and the interaction between law, morals, justice and society. Law students will develop cultural capital through study of topics that promote understanding of equality and diversity that is broader than taught lessons in order to acquire a strong set of values and beliefs to prepare them for their future.
Overview
Homework
Homework in Law will include significant extended reading and detailed note making that supports essential case study information in preparation for future lessons. Detailed knowledge of these cases is required for the A Level and students will be directed to a variety of Law resources that outline important cases. It will also include completing key term tasks, written pieces such as essays and exam questions. Homework tasks will be set in order to reinforce and consolidate the learning taking place in lessons and to prepare pupils for assessments and examinations. Students will receive between one and two tasks per week. Students may also be set homework or revision activities to be completed throughout school holidays.
Psychology
Rationale
Through a broad, in-depth and varied study of Psychology, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures and apply these in a theoretical and practical context by studying a rich and challenging curriculum. Students will analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific information in order to make judgements and develop and refine practical design and procedures. Curriculum content will build sequentially and facilitate knowledge recall.
Psychology students will develop cultural capital through study of topics that promote understanding of equality and diversity that is broader than taught lessons in order to acquire a strong set of values and beliefs to prepare them for their future. Students will develop an understanding of how psychological research and theory contributes to wider society and the implications of research.
Overview
Homework
Understanding and recall of key experiments and theories are vital in A Level Psychology, therefore students will be required to complete tasks to underpin and reinforce their classroom learning and consolidate knowledge in preparation for future lessons. Homework will involve tasks designed to prepare pupils for assessments and examinations and as such will include written pieces such as exam essays and exam style questions. Homework may also involve tasks such as revision webinars to reinforce information learnt in lessons and note taking to prepare for future lessons. Homework tasks will be set in order. Students will receive between one and two tasks per week. Students may also be set homework or revision activities to be completed throughout school holidays.
Sociology
Rationale
The study of Sociology must focus on contemporary society and foster the development of critical and reflective thinking with a respect for social diversity. It must provide an awareness of the importance of social structure and social action in explaining social issues. Students must be encouraged to develop their own sociological awareness through active engagement with the contemporary social world. Curriculum content will build sequentially and facilitate knowledge recall. Sociology students will develop cultural capital through study of topics that promote understanding of equality and diversity that is broader than taught lessons in order to acquire a strong set of values and beliefs to prepare them for their future.
Overview
Homework
Homework in Sociology will include consolidation tasks to reinforce information learnt in lessons. It will also include written pieces such as timed essays, exam questions, reading and detailed note-making in preparation for future lessons. Homework tasks will be set in order to complement the learning taking place in lessons and to prepare pupils for assessments and examinations. Students will receive between one and two tasks per week. Students may also be set homework or revision activities to be completed throughout school holidays.