A-Level Latin: Aiming for A/A*

Course Code: T0390 £289.00

ABOUT THIS COURSE

This course is designed for teachers aiming to help their students achieve top grades in A-Level Latin (A/A*). Focusing on advanced teaching strategies, exam techniques, and resources, this day will provide you with practical ideas to elevate your students' learning experience. You will explore both Language and Literature modules in-depth, discuss the challenges high-achieving students face, and leave with a set of tools to guide them toward mastering the Latin curriculum. Whether you're teaching for the first time or looking to refine your approach, this course will help you create a classroom environment that maximises success.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

  • Learn advanced techniques to help students achieve top grades (A/A*) in both Language and Literature
  • Gain a deep understanding of the A-Level Latin specifications and how to use them to drive student success
  • Explore strategies for effectively teaching complex grammar, translation, and literary analysis
  • Discover how to challenge and support high-ability students throughout the course
  • Gain insight into common exam pitfalls and how to ensure your students avoid them
  • Access expert advice on pacing, revision, and preparing students for the final exam
  • Take away a range of practical resources, tips, and strategies for maximising your students' potential

PROGRAMME

10.00am: Setting Up for Success – Preparing Students for A/A* in A-Level Latin
  • Understanding the specifications: what top students need to excel
  • Key strategies for building a rigorous, results-driven scheme of work
  • Fostering advanced understanding in Language, Literature, and Comprehension
  • Overcoming common challenges and creating high expectations for success
  • Tailoring your approach to push students toward A/A* performance
10.45am: Break
11.00am: Mastering the Language Module – Advanced Approaches
  • Teaching complex grammar concepts with clarity and depth
  • High-level translation strategies: from accuracy to fluency
  • Developing student confidence in approaching unseen passages
  • Vocabulary mastery: how to ensure students can recall and use words at the highest level
  • Techniques to refine language skills and elevate student performance
12.30pm: Lunch
1.30pm: Excelling in Literature – Unlocking Critical Analysis
  • How to help students engage with texts at an A/A* level: deeper literary and cultural analysis
  • Approaching set texts: new ideas for exploring themes, characters, and context
  • Developing sophisticated argumentation and analysis in written responses
  • Effective strategies for preparing students for long-answer essay questions
  • Reviewing past papers and model answers to maximise success
2.30pm: Break
2.45pm: Preparing for the Exam – Examining Top Performers
  • Exam techniques: what differentiates an A/A* answer from a lower grade
  • Deconstructing past papers and mark schemes to identify key exam success factors
  • Teaching students how to structure essays for maximum impact
  • Time management in the exam: ensuring students can complete all questions effectively
  • Last-minute revision techniques and creating an A/A*-focused revision plan
3.30pm: Depart  
A-Level - Code: T0390

A-Level Latin: Aiming for A/A*

COURSE LEADER

Katharine Radice is the Curriculum Leader for Classics at the Stephen Perse Foundation in Cambridge and an experienced examiner.  She is the co-author of several school-level Latin textbooks, including a new KS3 Latin course tailored to achieve smooth progression to GCSE for Latin, Classical Civilisation or Ancient History.

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