This video provides an over of the three emerging paradigms in sociology. Definitions and examples of feminism, exchange theory (rational choice), and environmental theory (postmodernism) are reviewed.
Material Type: Lesson
Ancillary resources for Openstax 2e.
Material Type: Homework/Assignment
Sociology Live! is a series of open source videos available on youtube.com for faculty and students in sociology. Using VideoScribe technology, these videos precisely explain complex sociological theories and concepts and engage both auditory and visual learners. Engaging different types of learning styles is important as students report losing attention in class can be as short as 30 seconds into the class period and up to 10-20 minutes in length. Students report shorter lapses in attention when faculty use non-lecture pedagogy. With each video being six minutes or less they can be easily incorporated into any face-to-face Introduction to Sociology course or embedded online. Discussion questions are included at the end of each video.
Material Type: Lesson
Flashcard decks for all chapters of "Introduction to Sociology 3e". Learn and study sociological terms & concepts. 📌 Free to use, no sign-in required, and mobile responsive. ✔︎ Try them. ✔︎ Share them with your students. ✔︎ Let me know if you're using them. ➡️ www.sociologyoer.com
Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy
Brian Barrick of Los Angeles Harbor College created an audiobook of OpenStax's Introduction to Sociology 3e, featuring audio recordings of all 21 chapters. You can choose your preferred platform or listen directly on their website.
Material Type: Textbook
This collection includes a variety of activity types and discussion questions for chapters 1-12 of OpenStax Sociology 2e. They were developed by Professor Philip Terry-Smith of Anne Arundel Community College.
Material Type: Activity/Lab
Introduction to Sociology is intended for a one-semester introductory sociology course. Conceived of and developed by active sociology instructors, this up-to-date title and can be downloaded now by clicking on the "Get this book" button below. This online, fully editable and customizable title includes sociology theory and research; real-world applications; simplify and debate features; and learning objectives for each chapter Note: this resource now links to the third edition, released in 2021. Its record is in OER Commons to allow users to see endorsements, reviews, etc...
Material Type: Textbook
Introduction to Sociology 2e adheres to the scope and sequence of a typical, one-semester introductory sociology course. It offers comprehensive coverage of core concepts, foundational scholars, and emerging theories, which are supported by a wealth of engaging learning materials. The textbook presents detailed section reviews with rich questions, discussions that help students apply their knowledge, and features that draw learners into the discipline in meaningful ways. The second edition retains the book’s conceptual organization, aligning to most courses, and has been significantly updated to reflect the latest research and provide examples most relevant to today’s students. In order to help instructors transition to the revised version, the 2e changes are described within the preface.
Material Type: Full Course
