WALT: What methods are favoured by positivists and why?

WILFs: Can define key terms (D)... Can describe and explain a variety of positivist methods (C), can compare and contrast strengths and weaknesses (B).., Can assess the usefulness of a positivistic approach to sociology (A)

Lesson Development

Starter: 1. Individually Complete the Methods matching sheet

In groups -Cover the table with the post its with your allocated Q

i) What are the core ideas and individuals of positivism?

ii) Describe methods  favoured by positivists

iii) What are the arguments for and against a positivistic approach to sociology?

Rotate 3 times to annotate and add

1. Study the PPT on Positivistic Mthods and complete the activities therein

2. Mini Plenary - Paraphrase passport the strengths and weaknesses of positivistic methods

3. Complete the online activities to supplement your notes

4. Plenary: Find the fiction on positivism and their  favoured methods