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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Sociology
Lesson Topic: Perspectives on globalisation
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the core concepts of major sociological perspectives on globalisation.
  • Compare and contrast at least three perspectives regarding their explanations of global inequality.
  • Analyse real‑world examples to evaluate debates on cultural homogenisation vs. hybridisation.
  • Critically assess the role of transnational actors versus the nation‑state in shaping global governance.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen for slides/diagrams
  • Handout summarising the five perspectives and key theorists
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Sticky notes for group brainstorming
  • Laptop with internet access for quick case‑study research
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: “What global brand or cultural trend have you encountered recently?” to activate prior knowledge of global flows. Explain that today’s lesson will unpack five sociological lenses on globalisation. Success criteria: students will define each perspective, compare their arguments, and apply them to contemporary examples.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5’) – poll and brief discussion; record responses on sticky notes.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – define globalisation and introduce the five perspectives with slides.
  3. Perspective stations (15’) – groups rotate through stations, each with a handout and case study; they summarise core argument and critique.
  4. Whole‑class comparison (10’) – groups share findings; teacher completes comparative table on board.
  5. Debate activity (10’) – students argue for/against a selected key debate (e.g., winners/losers) using evidence from the perspectives.
  6. Check for understanding (5’) – exit ticket: write one way a perspective explains cultural hybridisation.
Conclusion:
Recap the main arguments of each perspective and how they inform the key debates. For the exit ticket, students write a brief answer linking a perspective to a real‑world example. Homework: complete a short essay evaluating which perspective best explains the impact of globalisation on a chosen developing country.