Lesson plan	Lesson plan
What to create	Lesson plan
Which subject	Sociology
What topic	Research methods
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 11
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Subject

Sociology

Topic

Research Methods

Objectives

• To understand the importance of research methods in sociology
• To distinguish between quantitative and qualitative research methods
• To identify and describe different research designs used in sociology
• To explore ethical considerations in sociological research
• To critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different research methods

Grade Level

11th Grade (Age 16-18)

Time Required

30 minutes

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts on types of research methods and research designs
• Computer and projector for presentation

Procedure

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

   • Greet the students and introduce the topic of research methods in sociology
   • Discuss the importance of research in sociology and how it contributes to our understanding of society

2. Types of Research Methods (5 minutes)

   • Define quantitative and qualitative research methods
   • Discuss the differences between the two approaches
   • Provide examples of each method

3. Research Designs (10 minutes)

   • Provide an overview of different research designs used in sociology (e.g. experiments, surveys, case studies, ethnography)
   • Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each design
   • Provide examples of each design in sociology

4. Ethical Considerations (5 minutes)

   • Discuss the importance of ethics in sociological research
   • Provide examples of ethical issues that may arise in research (e.g. invasion of privacy, deception, harm to participants)
   • Explain the measures that sociologists take to ensure ethical research practices

5. Evaluation (5 minutes)

   • Ask students to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different research methods
   • Encourage debate and discussion
   • Summarize the key points and takeaways of the lesson

6. Conclusion (5 minutes)

   • Recap the importance of research methods in sociology
   • Discuss how the knowledge gained in this lesson can be applied to real-life scenarios
   • Encourage students to continue exploring the topic outside of class

Assessment

• Informal assessment through class participation and discussion
• A formal assessment could be a written assignment where students are asked to apply their understanding of research methods and research designs in the analysis of a sociological issue or problem.

Accommodations/Modifications

• Teachers can provide notes or summaries of the lesson for students who require additional support
• Provide audio or visual aids for students with learning disabilities
• Group work or pair work where students can work together and share ideas.

Extension

• Students can design and carry out their own research in small groups using one of the research designs discussed in class
• Students can be asked to present their research design in class and discuss it with the rest of the class
• Students can research and present famous sociology studies using different research methods.