Initially, we need to examine the role that education plays in society. There is a lot of disagreement among sociologists over this questions. This topic is currently being studied by the year 11 students and has just been completed by the year 10 students. For further information, powerpoints and handouts please click on materials for revision. | Topics covered 1. Functions 2. Social control 3. Formal/Informal 4. History of education 5. State/Independent 6. Vocational education 7. Social class and achievement 8. Gender and achievement 9. Ethnicity and achievement 10. Inside school factors |