Social Studies Georgia Standards of Excellence

https://www.georgiastandards.org/Georgia-Standards/Documents/Social-Studies-Sociology-Georgia-Standards.pdf

This course is an introductory study in sociology, the study of social behavior and the organization of human society. You will learn about the historical development of the field of sociology and the procedures for conducting research in sociology. You will also learn the importance and role of culture, social structure, socialization, and social change in today’s society.

I strongly believe people don’t care what you know until they know that you care. So, first and foremost, getting to know students inside the classroom and outside of the classroom is of utmost importance in the educational process. It is when students know that you care that they are willing to open up and learn the knowledge that teachers attempt to impart. I am also a firm believer that all students can learn. Individualized instruction will be used to meet the needs of each student. It is imperative that students learn skills inside of the classroom that are transferrable outside of the classroom. All of the learning that take place in my classroom will be student-centered with a hands-on approach. We live in a technology driven society so each and every opportunity provided, students will learn how to navigate and utilize technology to complete the necessary assignments and assessments. Students will utilize technology to research various topics and concepts while simultaneously learning how to fact check the information they find. My goal is high academic achievement for each and every student. In order for students to be successful, the expectation is that students will participate and be fully engaged in all aspects of the course, ask questions as often as an answer is needed, or clarification is necessary.  Teaching is my passion and I consider myself a life-long learner. I am excited to impart knowledge and skills in each and every student that I get the opportunity to teach and I am looking forward to learning from each of you.

• Apply the sociological imagination to a variety of contemporary social phenomena;
• Describe the historical development of Sociology as a separate social sciences discipline;
• Distinguish among various research methods;
• Identify, compare, and apply primary sociological perspectives;
• Explain and apply key sociological concepts;
• Describe the basic dimensions of social inequality & social change in historical and contemporary society;
• Assess the social forces & organizational structures shaping individual & group behavior in contemporary society.

For each Unit there will be 1 major project or Assignment. The major project or assignment will be provided to you at the beginning of the unit and will be due at the end of the Unit. The Instructions and/or grading rubric will be provided to you at the beginning of each unit.

There are 4 units throughout the course. Each Unit includes 1 or more lessons and each lesson will include a quiz at the end of the lesson. All students will complete the quiz via Canvas. At the end of each Unit there will be a Unit test taken via Canvas.

Whether you are a virtual student or a face to face (f2f) student, your attendance matters. You are expected to respect your classmates. In the online environment it is imperative that you use appropriate Internet etiquette (Netiquette). Netiquette includes rules that provide guidance for appropriate social interaction and technical performance online.

Some basic rules of Netiquette are:

• Use appropriate language
• Share with discretion (be careful about the amount of personal information shared)
• Respect People’s privacy
• Fact Check before Reposting
• Check email regularly and respond promptly