Sociology · Year 12 · Education and Sociological Theory · 1.º Período
Processes within Schools
Investigating labelling, self-fulfilling prophecies, and the formation of pupil subcultures.
National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA AS Sociology 3.1.1.2 (Relationships and processes within schools)OCR Sociology H180/01 (Youth subcultures)
About This Topic
Investigating labelling, self-fulfilling prophecies, and the formation of pupil subcultures.
Key Questions
- How do teacher expectations shape pupil identities?
- What are pro- and anti-school subcultures?
- How does setting and streaming affect student outcomes?
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