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This lesson on Functionalism and the Role of Education within the A Level Sociology (AQA 7192/1) specification introduces students to the Functionalist perspective on how education contributes to the maintenance of society. Students will explore the key functions of education as identified by theorists such as Durkheim, Parsons, and Davis & Moore, including the promotion of social solidarity, value consensus, meritocracy, and role allocation. Through a range of interactive and written activities, learners will apply these ideas to real-world schooling examples and begin to assess their relevance in contemporary society. The lesson also encourages critical thinking by comparing Functionalist views with alternative perspectives, including Marxism, Feminism, and Postmodernism. Students will develop exam skills through structured paragraph writing and a practice 6-mark question, laying the foundation for longer evaluative answers in future lessons. This lesson provides a clear, engaging, and exam-focused introduction to one of the core theoretical perspectives in the education unit