Edexcel A Level Politics Political Ideas Lessons 1-13 (Liberalism)

LIST OF LESSONS IN THIS RESOURCE
42a What are political ideas?
42b What is liberalism and why has it been called ‘the end of history’?
42c Why are liberals so optimistic about human nature and what does this mean for society and the economy?
42de (2-hour lesson) What are the aims and features of a liberal state?
43a What were the origins of classical liberalism?
43b How did classical liberalism change in the 1800s?
43cd (2-hour lesson) How does modern liberalism differ from classical liberalism?
44a What are the tensions within liberalism?
44b How have the key thinkers within liberalism disagreed?
44c Knowledge test 9
44d Assessment

Further to the 125 lessons I have created for the UK Politics components of the Edexcel A Level, I have also created 50 lessons for the Political Ideas element of the course (Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, Feminism). These lessons, designed to be taught over ten to twelve weeks, include:

LIST OF MATERIALS IN THE FULL 50 LESSONS ACROSS TOPIC BUNDLES
Between 2 and 4 substantial homeworks set per week (answers also provided);
8 assessment opportunities (4 in class, 4 as homework – two per ideology);
4 substantial knowledge tests, each out of 100 marks.
Further reading integrated (although you will need to purchase the relevant books yourself).

The core textbook for students to use is Political Ideas for A-Level (the version that includes Feminism) by Neil McNaughton and Richard Kelly (Hodder Education). I recommend buying enough for all students.

Frequently, activities will reference the Pearson textbook. If you wish to do these activities, this book is Edexcel GCSE Politics AS and A-Level Student Book and eBook - worth snapping up a copy of this also.

I also make use in places of Political Ideologies: An Introduction (5th ed.) by Andrew Heywood, and when it is released in March 2021 I am hoping to also make use of The Penguin Book of Feminist Writing (edited by Hannah Dawson). These are easily found on Amazon.