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Pluralist Theories of the State
 
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WALT : How have pluralists interpreted the role of the state in modern society and how valid are their interpretations? 

WILFS: Can describe and explain the weathervane view, the neutral arbiter view and the broker state model giving examples of theorists (C)

Can evaluate the validity of pluralist ideas by comparing to other theories AND examining empirical evidence (A)


Lesson Development
 
1. Mix then rally robin - how do pluralists explain the role of the state in modern society?

2. Stand and Share
3. With your Study Buddy read and take notes from the PPT
4. Mix up - with a new partner Rally Coach the exercise and Print
5. Go back to your Study Buddy and help each other to create Mind Maps for 'Pluralist, Marxist and New Right Theories of the State'. use your textbooks, and the links to add examples and detailed explanation. Pass the parcel your mind maps, annotate and improve x 3
6. Plenary - Paraphrase passport - What do pluralists say about the role of the State and do you agree with them?
 

Mind Map


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