Pamela Lewis ACP eFlip Portfolio

Pamela Lewis ACP eFlip Portfolio

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Principles of Sociology 1301 Syllabus Snapshot
a. Introduction to Sociology-SlideShare
b. What is Sociology- Elisa Padilla (YouTube Education)

II. Learning Objectives 1
III. Student Prep Strategy- Getting them to read!
IV. Good Questions.1
V. Rubrics-SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology Theory Paper
VI. Second P Template- SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology
VII. BOPPPS Lesson ACP 2017

a. YouTube Education Videos
b. Classroom Technique Assessment-CAT
c. Formal Assessment
VIII. Motivation- True Grit
IX. ACP Showcase Portfolio
X. Reflective Essay

Principles of Sociology – SOCI 1301 The task is not to just understand the world but to change it. Karl Marx
Instructor: Pamela Lewis, MA, MBA
E-Mail: [email protected]

Course Description
Sociology is the systematic study of human society.
This course will include the diversity of the subject
Sociology. Sociology can be applied to the study of
human social relationships, culture, social
institutions, socialization, public policy, social change

and personal growth.

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Compare and contrast the three major theoretical perspectives of sociology.
2. Describe the key concepts in sociology.
3. Identify the systematic approaches to scientific research in sociology.
4. Describe the empirical findings of various subfields of sociology.
5. Understand and relate to the impact of social change, social movements and processes in education, public policy, government
and global markets.
global markets.
Getting ready
Prerequisites: This is a very active and engaging course. Sociology 1301 is a core curriculum course. It may be used to fulfill the requirements for a core Social and Behavioral Sciences course
or a core Cross/Multi-Cultural Studies course. There are several methods used in this course to help insure student success.
The basic structure of this course is a lecture course, but one or more of the following teaching methods may be used. These include class discussions, small group discussions, collaborative
resources, trial quizzes, overheads, board outlines, power point presentations, videos, guest lectures, application assignments, analogies, group reports and handouts including lecture and test
reviews.
The student is responsible for material contained in text and in lecture.
Optional Materials or Reference Texts: Methods of Instruction may include lecture; various assigned readings from textbooks, peer-reviewed articles, books, original source seminal texts and
other original source material, films, field observation and interviews, etc.
Required Material: Textbook: Introduction to Sociology, 2e. (April, 2015), by Griffiths et al. The is free and accessible as a PDF download (ability to print) or web version (see link below).
Openstax: https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/introduction-to-sociology-2e/get

My students often ask me, 'What is sociology?' And I tell them, 'It's the study of the way in which human beings are shaped by things that they don't see.' Sam Richards

Assignments:
1) Reading Quizzes: There are four (4) reading quizzes during the course of the semester. All
quizzes will consist of multiple choice questions and will be given the FIRST twenty (20) minutes of
class.
2) Exams: There will be two (2) exams: Midterm and Final Exam.
3) WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Students are responsible for an individual written assignment.
Students will write a brief social analysis ( 5 pages that includes Work Cited References) related
to the major theoretical concepts of sociology, social processes, movements, change, social
structures, socioeconomic class, globalization, family/culture, healthcare and education.
4) In- Class/Group Discussions- Students are expected to fully participate in classroom
discussions, which require reading of the course textbook, videos, literature, scientific and social
trending articles. An extra credit up to 5 points can be earned with attendance and engaging in
active classroom discussions.
5) Group Presentation-Sociological Theory and Practice through field observation in various social
institutions that is related to course material during the semester. This is extra credit up to 10
points. Note: NO points will be given unless each student fully participates in the group
assignment.

Please refer to the syllabus for complete details.

Important Things To Remember

Classroom expectations
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Student Academic Dishonesty
• Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion.
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• “Plagiarism” means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one’s written work for credit.
• “Collusion” means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit.
• Scholastic Dishonesty will automatically result in a grade of “F” on the assignment and if there is a persistent pattern, this will result in an “F” for the class.
• dCoocpuymrigehnttIendf)ringement: reproducing and copying an author’s work, publicly displaying the work, distribute work and illegal downloading. (Bibliographies/Work Cited resources should be appropriately
Attendance
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• You have excessive absences. This means that you have missed three or more hours of class time.
• You are chronically disruptive in class. Disruptive is defined as not following common courtesy as outlined in the complete syllabus.
• You violate the Academic Integrity code.
• The last day to withdraw and receive a “W” is April 4, 2017.
Student Services
• Disability Services is located on the LSC University Park campus in building 13, Suite 200. You may contact Disability Services at the following number: 281-401-5370.
• Additional information may be accessed online at the following URL:
• http://www.lonestar.edu/disability-services .htm

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UNDERSTANDING
SOCIOLOGY

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Chapter Outline

• What is Sociology?
• What is Sociological Theory?
• The Development of Sociology
• Major Theoretical Perspectives
• Developing the Sociological Imagination

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What is Sociology?

• Sociology

•The systematic study of social behavior in
human groups.
•Examines the influence of social relationships
on people’s attitudes and behavior.
•Studies how societies are established and
change

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What is Sociology?

The Sociological Imagination

• Definition: An awareness of the relationship between an
individual and the wider society.

• It is the ability to view our own society as an outsider might,
rather than from the perspective of our limited experiences
and cultural biases.

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What is Sociology?

Sociology and the Social Sciences

• In contrast to other social sciences, sociology emphasizes the
influence that groups can have on people’s behavior and
attitudes and the ways in which people shape society.

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What is Sociology?

Sociology and Common Sense

• Knowledge that relies on “common sense” is not always
reliable.

• Sociologists must test and analyze each piece of information
that they use.

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What is Sociological Theory?

•Theory: An attempt to explain events, forces,
materials, ideas or behavior in a comprehensive
manner.

•Sociological Theories: Seek to explain
problems, actions, or behavior.

•Effective theories should explain and predict.

•Sociologists employ theories to examine the
relationships between observations or data that
may seem completely unrelated.

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The Development of Sociology

Prominent Contributors to Sociological Thought

Auguste Comte 1798 1857

Harriet Martineau 1802 1876

Herbert Spencer 1820 1903

Karl Marx 1818 1883

Émile Durkeim 1858 1917 The “time lines” shown
1935 here give an idea of
Jane Addams 1860 relative chronology.
1931
George Herbert Mead 1863

Max Weber 1864 1920

Charles Horton Cooley 1864 1929

W.E.B. Du Bois 1868 1963

Talcott Parsons 1902 1979

Robert Merton 1910

C. Wright Mills 1916 1962

Erving Goffman 1922 1982

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Major Theoretical Perspectives

Functionalist Perspective

•Emphasizes the way that parts of a society are
structured to maintain its stability.
•Views society as a vast network of connected parts,
each of which helps to maintain the system as a
whole.
•Each part must contribute or it will not be passed on
from one generation to the next.

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Major Theoretical Perspectives

Functionalist Perspective

Manifest Functions of institutions are open, stated,
conscious functions. They involve the intended,
recognized, consequences of an aspect of society.
•Latent Functions are unconscious or unintended
functions and may reflect hidden purposes of an
institution.

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Major Theoretical Perspectives

Functionalist Perspective

•Dysfunctions
•A dysfunction is an element or a process of society
that may actually disrupt a social system or lead to a
decrease in stability.

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Major Theoretical Perspectives

Conflict Perspective

•Assumes that social behavior is best understood in
terms of conflict or tension between competing
groups.
•Conflict is not necessarily violent.
•Conflict can be over economics or over competing
values.

Continued...

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Major Theoretical Perspectives

Conflict Perspective

•The Marxist View: Conflict is seen not merely as a
class phenomenon but as a part of everyday life in all
societies.
•This view emphasizes social change and
redistribution of resources, making conflict theorists
more radical than functionalists.

Continued...

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Major Theoretical Perspectives

Conflict Perspective

•A Racial View: W.E.B. DuBois: Encourages
sociologists to view society through the eyes of those
segments of the population that rarely influence
decision making.
•Sociology, contended DuBois, had to draw on
scientific principles to study social problems such as
those experienced by Blacks in the United States.

Continued...

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Major Theoretical Perspectives

Interactionist Perspective

•Generalizes about everyday forms of social
interaction in order to understand society as a whole.
•Interactionism is a sociological framework for
viewing human beings as living in a world of
meaningful objects. These “objects” may include
material things, actions, other people, relationships,
and even symbols.

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Major Theoretical Perspectives

• Feminist Perspective

•Definition: Views inequity in gender as central to all
behavior and organization.
•Unlike conflict theory, with which it is sometimes
allied, the feminist perspective often focuses on the
micro-level relationships of everyday life, just as
interactionists do.

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Major Theoretical Perspectives

• The Sociological Approach

•Sociologists make use of all four perspectives.
•Each perspective offers unique insights into the same
issue.

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Developing the Sociological
Imagination

•Theory in Practice
•Research in Action
•The Significance of Social Inequality
•Speaking Across Race, Gender, and
National Boundaries
•Social Policy Throughout the World

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Learning Objectives- SOCI 1301

Learning Objective:
1) Identify the three major theoretical perspectives within the field of sociology.
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to identify the three major theoretical
perspectives of sociology. Remembering/Recall.
2) Compare, and contrast the three major theoretical perspectives.
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to differentiate between the major theoretical
perspectives of sociology as it applies to the major components of society (culture,
socialization, social institutions, population, and
material/production).Remembering/Understanding.

Student Prep Strategy: Getting them to read!

Steps for Student Prep Strategy: Getting them to read!
Reading and listening to the discipline of Sociology can prove quite repetitive and very
extensive. In getting students to read, the strategy is to remain energetic and bring alternative
reading to class other than the text book that would provoke thoughts.
Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to identify the three major
theoretical perspectives within the field of sociology.
Reading of Class Textbook, Lecture and Supportive Learning Tools:
1. Students will individually discuss their understanding of the major theoretical perspectives
and how these theories are building blocks to the discipline of sociology. Students are invited to
read various chapters throughout the required textbook to become familiar with the theories
the first three weeks of class to support the scheduled class lectures. Students are advised, this
class offers free access to the textbook by signing up for OpenStax.
Openstax: https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/introduction-to-sociology-2e/get

2. The teacher shares collaborative resources to understanding the theoretical perspectives.
Collaborative resources could be signing up for Slide Share (enclosed pp) and a demonstration
in accessing such sites that can present a plethora of slides on the subject, social consciousness
and educators lecture notes. Students will share the information obtained from collaborative
resources so that all can collect these resources to assist in developing their extra credit group
projects and required individual social theory papers.
3) To access whether students have read the chapters and understood the basis for the major
theoretical perspectives, the quizzes and exams will be composed of short answers in
comparing and contrasting the major theoretical perspectives. Multiple choices could focus on
application of theories.
Engaging Active In-Class Discussions, Collaborative Resources and Community Observations:
Learning Outcome 2: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to differentiate between
the major theoretical perspectives as it applies to the major components of society (culture,
population, material? production, socialization, and social institutions.

A). Before lecture, the teacher will offer a warm-up discussion regarding the lesson of the day.
Students are invited to ask questions in reflecting what they read and offer their views to
understanding the major theoretical perspectives as it relates to the lesson. In closing class, the
teacher with the assistance of the class will hold a wrap up session and invite students to
develop questions for the next lecture.
b) Encourage student facilitators of class discussions and to provide articles or books of
interest. Students can offer their unique perspectives by giving examples of themselves,
families, current academic status and future goals. Students can demonstrate their
understanding of applying the theoretical perspectives throughout their lives. This will also
provide an avenue for students to form groups and decide on subjects to explore for future
assignments.
c) Students will participate in group discussions focused on the theoretical perspectives as
explained through culture, gender and social institutions. The group discussions will draw from
various articles provided by the teacher. Each student will read, reflect and rehash to group
members what they thought of the article. The group will then present the articles to the class
and request feedback of diverse views in others understanding of the articles. Such articles
could focus on gender stemming from the feminist theory.
uhttp://time.com/4134976/pentagon-combat-women/
d) Students are encouraged to read online sources such as TIME, New York Times and watch
the History Channel, PBS and C-
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without-
data.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FSociology&action=click&contentCollection=science
&region=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=collectio
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e) Students are responsible for optional group projects and social theory papers. Students will
invest in reading, watching YOUTUBE, streaming videos, meeting students of diverse cultures.
Students will participate in community events or observe. Students will bring resources that
was gathered to assist in completing their assignments. Students actually enjoy engaging in the
communities and will devote time reading and learning about others. For the group
presentations, students will assign tasks as researcher, document organizer, power point
specialist and community observer.

.

Lesson Objective

Overall Student Learning Outcome (SOCI 1301)-
• Compare and contrast the three major theoretical perspectives to the basic
components of society.

Learning Objective:
Identify the three major theoretical perspectives within the field sociology.
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to identify the three major
theoretical perspectives of sociology. (Knowledge: Remember/Recall)
Questions:

1. Students are divided into three groups, each group will choose one of the
three sociology theoretical perspectives. Each group will list at least five (5)
sociological concepts. The group will match the sociological concepts to the
theoretical perspective. How could you best describe the sociological
concepts that relate to the theoretical perspective? (Comprehension)

2. Students will name two theoretical perspectives in sociology. Students will
describe each theoretical perspective. How could you best summarize or
illustrate examples of each perspective? (Application)

Learning Objective:
Compare, and contrast the three major theoretical perspectives.
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to differentiate between the major
theoretical perspectives of sociology as it applies to the major components of
society (culture, socialization, social institutions, population, material
/production). (Analysis)

Questions:
1. Students will voluntarily assign themselves to 1 of 6 groups as an extra
credit assignment to analyze components of society by comparing and
contrasting two of the major theoretical perspectives in sociology. Each
group will develop a presentation using power point, poster boards, articles
and media outlets to support their findings. What evidence do you have to
support your conclusions? What connections did you find between the two
major theoretical perspectives? (Analysis and Synthesis)
2. Name the three major theoretical perspectives within the field of sociology.
Compare and contrast two of the major theoretical perspectives by
describing each theory and provide examples of sociological concepts that
relates to each theory. What major theoretical perspective best describes
the current state of our society and what is your position for choosing this
theory? (Evaluate)



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COURSE: SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology
Lesson Title: Three Major Theoretical Perspectives of Sociology
Course Student Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast the three major theoretical perspectives to the basic components of society.
Learning Objectives (these should be the ones you wrote in Module 1): By the end of this lesson, students will be able to

1. Identify the three major theoretical perspectives of sociology.
2. Differentiate between the major theoretical perspectives of sociology as it applies to the major components of society (culture, socialization,

social institutions, population, material /production).

Participatory Learning: Learner Activities Lesson Materials
Time Instructor Activities

20 min Creating the Discipline of Sociology: Foundation of Answer Question: Raise your hand if you have heard of Lecture: History of
the three major theoretical perspectives: Introduce sociology. What have you heard? Sociology (Course textbook:
Video Clip. View video on “What is Sociology?” Chapter 1: Pages 9-12)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5pp_fZDU8I Students briefly share their
15 min Introduction to the three major theories: Building thoughts in understanding
your foundation for this course, perspectives that View short introduction to Pioneers of Sociology and their the discipline of sociology.
grew from creating the discipline. theoretical frameworks. PPT Slides to support
https://www.slideshare.net/razaqktkunnathodi/pioneers- Pioneers in Sociology Video
of-sociology-65157466

20 min Lecture on Theoretical Perspectives (Course textbook: Students name and identify the theory that best describes Read and engage in active
Chapter 1: pages-13-16) their beliefs/values of society. Students actively discuss class discussion of case
Theoretical Perspectives ICE Breaker their thoughts on gender, racism, culture, education, groups study: Family, Culture,
and social institutions. Medicine-PPT

15 min Why Study Sociology? (Course textbook: Chapter 1: Students will name, identify and briefly describe their view Read: A Brief List of
page 18) of each theoretical perspective. Students will share their Sociological Concepts and
Class Wrap-Up/Overview of Lecture Notes thoughts on how these theories impact the components of Terms-Minnesota State
society. University –Mankato
Identify concepts that
See Attached PPT relates to the theoretical
perspectives

BOPPPS LESSON PLAN

COURSE: SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology
Lesson Title: Three Major Theoretical Perspectives of Sociology- (The Implications of the three major theoretical perspectives of sociology and their
influence of society)

Bridge: The instructor plans to gauge the learner interest through real life scenarios of how the three major theoretical perspectives in sociology influence the
daily social and personal implications of society. The instructor will demonstrate how a current event such as immigration becomes a social issue that affects
society while the impact of immigration can personally affect individual families/lives. The conflict theory has two theories within itself that can raise debates
of immigration such as the race and gender conflict theories. While the structural functionalism theory can see immigration as beneficial to the individual or
family seeking opportunities for a better life or to this country, state or community as a necessary governmental law/policy.

Estimated time: 30 minutes
Course Student Learning Outcome:
Compare and contrast the three major theoretical perspectives to the basic components of society.

Learning Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to

1. List and describe the three major theoretical perspectives of sociology.
2. Distinguish between the major theoretical perspectives of sociology as it applies to the major components of society (culture, socialization, social

institutions, population, material /production). Can you compare and contrast the differences between the three major theoretical perspectives
especially, the macro theories of sociology?

Pre-Assessment: To access the student’s prior knowledge of the three major theoretical perspectives, I will ask a series of open-ended questions that invites
students to reflect the first 5- to 10 minutes of class. Such questions are: Who has heard of the discipline Sociology? What do you know about Sociology? Have
you heard of Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim or Max Weber? Give me an example of a personal or social issue that has impacted your life or your families?

Estimated time:
Participatory Learning:
HIGHLIGHT AND LABEL THE FOLLOWING:

• 4 questions with Bloom’s level identified
• New instructional technology you are trying
• At least one classroom assessment technique (CAT)

Tim Instructor Learner Activities Lesson Materials
e Activities

20 Creating the Bloom Questions: Raise your hand if you have heard of Lecture: History of Sociology (Course textbook: Chapter 1: Pages 9-12)
min Discipline of sociology. What have you heard?
Sociology: View video on “What is Sociology?” Students briefly share their thoughts in understanding the discipline of
Foundation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5pp_fZDU8I sociology.

of the three
major
theoretical
perspectives
: Introduce
Video Clip.
15 Introduction View short introduction to Pioneers of Sociology and PPT Slides to support Pioneers in Sociology Video
min to the three their theoretical frameworks.
major
theories: https://www.slideshare.net/razaqktkunnathodi/pionee
Building rs-of-sociology-65157466

your
foundation
for this
course,
perspectives
that grew
from
creating the
discipline.

20 Lecture on Bloom Questions (Application): 2) Name and identify New Instructional Technology: Review a YouTube Education Video (Cartoon
min Theoretical the theory that best shows your understanding in the on Sociology movie)
Perspectives beliefs/values of society. 3) What component of society
would you change relating to social issues such as
(Course gender, immigration, racism, culture, education, groups
textbook: and social institutions?
Chapter 1:

pages-13-

16)

Theoretical
Perspectives
ICE Breaker

15 Why Study Bloom Questions (Synthesis and Evaluation): 4) How The instructor will invite students to a theoretical debate. Students will be
min Sociology? you would address this social issue using one of the assigned to a team based on theory of preference. The students will debate
three major theoretical perspectives to explain your the other team regarding a component of society.
(Course position?
textbook:
Chapter 1:
page 18)

Post-assessment: CAT One classroom assessment Technique: The instructor will assess if the learning objectives are met through a formal assessment as
indicated below.
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Summary: The instructor and class will close the lesson with a wrap-up session on the three major theoretical perspectives of Sociology. Present a brief video of
the three major sociological theories.

Class Wrap-Up/
 Overview of Lecture Notes

 YouTube Education-
Estimated time: 15 minutes

ATTACH ANY LESSON MATERIALS (SLIDES, HANDOUTS, ETC.)

Question 1: Multiple Choice (Knowledge: Remember/Recall)
Identify the major theoretical perspective that best describes society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and
stability:

A. Conflict Theory
B. Structural Functionalism (Functionalism)
C. Social Exchange Theory
D. Symbolic Interactionism

Question 2: Multiple Choice (Analysis)

Which theoretical perspective analyzes society based on the subjective meanings that people impose on objects events and behaviors:

A. Conflict Theory
B. Structural Functionalism (Functionalism)
C. Psycho-Social Personality Theory
D. Symbolic Interactionism

Question 3: Short Answer (Synthesis)
Both conflict and functionalism believe there is a social structure which shapes society. What are the differences between these two theoretical
perspectives in viewing the social structures of society?

Question 4: Short Answer (Evaluation)
What major theoretical perspective best describes the current state of our society and what is your position for choosing this theory?

YOUTUBE Education
Video 1: Bloom Questions 2 and 3
Author -Jnkosi
“Sociological Theories.mov”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJnJz7RvDFA

Video 2: BOPPPS Summary Wrap-Up
Author- Brian Roberts
A Very Brief Intro To Sociological Theories (A Level GSCE)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyFxxnLVAOk

Classroom Assessment Technique- Three Major Theoretical Perspectives in
Sociology

CAT

Overall Student Learning Outcome (SOCI 1301)
Compare and contrast the three major theoretical perspectives to the basic components of
society.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to identify the three major theoretical
perspectives of sociology. (Knowledge: Remember/Recall)
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to differentiate between the major theoretical
perspectives of sociology as it applies to the major components of society (culture,
socialization, social institutions, population, material /production). (Analysis)

Assessing Teaching Skills, Learning and Application

The CATS will access students understanding of the major theoretical perspectives, their
abilities to apply each theory to the components of society and evaluate the differences.

The strategy I'm using is from Angelo and Cross Techniques for Assessing Course Related
Knowledge and Skills (Lesson 3 Resources). In particular, both I and II techniques for assessing
prior knowledge, recall, and understanding. Assessing skill in analysis and critical thinking.
Students will evaluate how familiar they are in defining the theoretical perspectives, key
theorists, compare and contrast the major theoretical perspective views regarding the major
components of society.
During the first 15 minutes of class, students will pick one major theoretical perspective to
analyze as it relates to a major component of society (culture, socialization, social institutions,
population, material /production). Students will write their perspective views as they include
key theorist thoughts and sociological concepts that describes their perspective. The teacher
will list components of society on the blackboard. The teacher will ask who has chosen one
major theoretical perspective opposed to another students. The teacher will allow each student
to explain their theoretical perspective compared to the other student's perspective of choice.
By giving students a brief questionnaire at the beginning of the lesson, this will serve as a
pretest in determining if students can compare and contrast the three major theoretical
perspectives in sociology as a fulfillment of the overall student learning outcome. This also
focuses on student’s attention to a single theory, definition, key theorist, key concepts and
ability to apply this theory to components of society.

Learning Objective:

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to identify the three major theoretical
perspectives of sociology.

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to differentiate between the major theoretical
perspectives of sociology as it applies to the major components of society (culture,
socialization, social institutions, population, material /production).
Question 1: Multiple Choice (Knowledge: Remember/Recall)
Identify the major theoretical perspective that best describes society as a complex system
whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability:

A. Conflict Theory
B. Structural Functionalism (Functionalism)
C. Social Exchange Theory
D. Symbolic Interactionism
Question 2: Multiple Choice (Analysis)
Which theoretical perspective analyzes society based on the subjective meanings that people
impose on objects events and behaviors:
A. Conflict Theory
B. Structural Functionalism (Functionalism)
C. Psycho-Social Personality Theory
D. Symbolic Interactionism
Question 3: Short Answer (Synthesis)
Both conflict and functionalism believe there is a social structure which shapes society. What
are the differences between these two theoretical perspectives in viewing the social structures
of society?
Question 4: Short Answer (Evaluation)
What major theoretical perspective best describes the current state of our society and what is
your position for choosing this theory?

Motivation?

The impact of motivation in the classroom with the influence Grit!

Some specific ways in which I try to impact student's motivation in my classroom is to take the
first few minutes to establish a rapport. The first few minutes sets the tone for the class;
creating a comfortable cohesive environment. My goal is to get a sense of the class well-being
before we begin. I want them to know I am here with all senses, even though I am plum tired
from sitting in traffic for over an hour. I walk in with a serious look and leave with excitement. I
ask questions to get us moving towards the lesson of the day. Such simple questions" How was
y ‘all weekend!" "What is cooking today, tell me something I don't know?" "What is happening
in our society that impacts you?" I think this goes back to the reading on Social Motivation and
Other Goals.
In sociology, we learn that college can offer both manifest and latent outcomes. The latent
outcomes as indicated on page 145 is enabling students to make new acquaintances in your
classroom in conjunction with meeting academic goals that may enhance student motivation to
attend class and to participate in academic work.

I believe when students are in the presence of a professor who offers time to listen and value
their views in the classroom, this will create positive energetic feedback on subjects that
matter. This creates positive classroom/peer relationships. Students learn that they may have
similar academic and work goals. You witness a collaboration of learning.

Another motivating tool is to require a field observation project at the attendance of cultural
events, museum, festival, memorial, etc. I will do my best to attend a community event with a
group as this creates a sense of presence with students. Students feel connected to the purpose
of their project and feel the support from the professor that is quite motivating.

Students will direct their attentions to what is valued as advised in the Expectancy Value
Theory. This how I teach the relevance of what I am teaching is to go into society and learn
from others. See the value in your field projects and own it! If your goal is to become a nurse,
then interview nurses and find out the obstacles and the positives of the work.
Grit, is physically being with the student in the classroom, acknowledging their presence, efforts
and recognizing the value in their work. Don't just teach the course, introduce it to the student
in field. So, their goals for attending college is seen beyond mastery and performance goals.
Grit is introducing the passion and energy of your discipline through innovative teaching tools.

THE THREE MAJOR THEORETICAL
PERSPECTIVES OF SOCIOLOGY

ACP SHOWCASE
PORTFOLIO

Name: Pamela Lewis
Discipline: Sociology 1301
Date: April 5, 2017

Table of Contents

 BOPPS lesson:

 Student Objectives
 BRIDGE
 OBJECTIVES
 ASSESSMENT
 Participatory LESSON
 POST ASSESSMENT
 Reflection

DESCRIBE STUDENT PREPARATION STRATEGY

 Student Preparation Strategy- ICE BREAKER Discussions: What is your name and tell
us about a social issue that you are passionate about? Have you heard of Sociology?
Can you name a theorist or theory of sociology?
Review Class Textbook and Supportive Learning Tools:

 1. Students are requested to read Chapter 1 and become familiar with the three major
theoretical perspectives. Students are advised, this class offers free access to the
textbook by signing up for OpenStax.

DESCRIBE STUDENT PREPARATION

STRATEGY

2. The teacher shares collaborative resources to understanding the theoretical perspectives.
Collaborative resources could be signing up for Slide Share and a demonstration in accessing
such sites that can present a plethora of slides on the subject, social consciousness and
educators lecture notes. Students will share the information obtained from collaborative
resources so that all can collect these resources to assist in developing their extra credit group
projects and required individual social theory papers.
3) To access whether students have read the chapters and understood the basis for the major
theoretical perspectives, the quizzes and exams will be composed of short answers in
comparing and contrasting the major theoretical perspectives. Multiple choices questions
could focus on application of theories.
Engaging Active In-Class Discussions, Collaborative Resources and Community Observations:
Learning Outcome 2: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to differentiate between
the major theoretical perspectives as it applies to the major components of society (culture,
population, material? production, socialization, and social institutions.
a). Before lecture, the teacher will offer a warm-up discussion regarding the lesson of the day.
Students are invited to ask questions in reflecting what they read and offer their views to
understanding the major theoretical perspectives as it relates to the lesson. In closing class, the
teacher with the assistance of the class will hold a wrap up session and invite students to
develop questions for the next lecture.

DESCRIBE STUDENT PREPARATION
STRATEGY

b) Encourage student facilitators of class discussions and to provide articles or books of interest. Students can offer their
unique perspectives by giving examples of themselves, families, current academic status and future goals. Students can
demonstrate their understanding of applying the theoretical perspectives throughout their lives. This will also provide an
avenue for students to form groups and decide on subjects to explore for future assignments.

c) Students will participate in group discussions focused on the theoretical perspectives as explained through culture,
immigration, gender and social institutions. The group discussions will draw from various articles provided by the
teacher. Each student will read, reflect and rehash to group members what they thought of the article. The group will
then present the articles to the class and request feedback of diverse views in others understanding of the articles. Such
articles could focus on gender stemming from the feminist theory. uhttp://time.com/4134976/pentagon-combat-
women/
d) Students are encouraged to read online sources such as TIME, New York Times and watch the History Channel, PBS
and C-SPAN. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/09/opinion/sunday/how-to-do-social-science-without-
data.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FSociology&action=click&contentCollection=science&region=stream&mod
ule=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=collection&_r=0
e) Students are responsible for optional group projects and social theory papers. Students will invest in reading, watching
YOUTUBE, streaming videos, meeting students of diverse cultures. Students will participate in community events or
observe. Students will bring resources that was gathered to assist in completing their assignments. Students actually
enjoy engaging in the communities and will devote time reading and learning about others. For the group presentations,
students will assign tasks as researcher, document organizer, power point specialist and community observer.
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BOPPPS – BRIDGE

 BRIEF DESCRIPTION Bridge: The instructor plans to gauge the learner interest

through real life scenarios of how the three major theoretical

perspectives in sociology influence the daily social and personal
implications of society. The instructor will demonstrate how a

current event such as immigration becomes a social issue that
affects society while the impact of immigration can personally

affect individual families/lives. The conflict theory has two

theories within itself that can raise debates of immigration such
as the race and gender conflict theories. While the structural

functionalism theory can see immigration as beneficial to the
individual or family seeking opportunities for a better life or to

this country, state or community as a necessary governmental
law/policy.

BOPPPS – OBJECTIVES

 LIST Course Student Learning Outcome:

Compare and contrast the three major theoretical perspectives to
the basic components of society.

Learning Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students will be
able to

1. List and describe the three major theoretical perspectives of
sociology.

2. Distinguish between the major theoretical perspectives of
sociology as it applies to the major components of society (culture,
socialization, social institutions, population, material /production).
Can you compare and contrast the differences between the three
major theoretical perspectives especially, the macro theories of
sociology?