I feel as future teachers it is important that we can define and recognise ideologies and prejudices. It is our job to provide the future generations with this knowledge to avoid discrimination as it is likely there will be children from various backgrounds in the classroom.

Last week in Societies and Lifestyles we were focusing on Ideology and Prejudice. In the lecture, we discussed the definitions and theories of Ideology and Prejudice and examined examples. I now feel that I have a much deeper understanding of both ideologies and prejudices. We also discussed the differences between a micro world and a macro world. We then proceeded to the tutorial which consisted of group work in which we answered exam-like questions. Finally, for the independent study task we were to explain several issues related to your learning today. I found this extremely beneficial as it put the notes and knowledge we had learned into context.

This week we focused on society and youth culture. In the lecture, we discussed the meaning of Culture and Society particularly youth culture. I enjoyed learning about how youth culture and society interact. We also examined case studies and 4 different theorists: Piaget, Erikson, Kohlberg and Maslow. For the tutorial, we took part in group work which we answered exam-like questions. For the independent task, we were to compile a definition and write an explanation/description for each relating to yourself and relate to a case study. I found this very beneficial.