ABOUT THIS COURSE
This course will enable to teachers of AQA GCSE PE to develop strategies and teaching methods to increase the number of grades 7 to 9 within their school or college.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Gain informed knowledge and understanding from a renowned expert
- Explore new methods to enthuse those who are potentially grade 7 to 9
- Take away ready to use teaching methods and pedagogical ideas to maximise achievement
- Learn more about the main reasons why students fall short of grade 7
- Learn ways to address shortfalls to attain the desired grades
| COURSE DATES | London Wednesday 19 December 2018 London Wednesday 13 February 2019 |
| WHO SHOULD ATTEND? |
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| COURSE CODE | 7368 |
| IN-SCHOOL | You can also book this as an In-School Course |
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1
10.00 – 11.15am: Main lessons to be learnt from the 2018 assessments
- What made a grade 7 to 9 student, including details of the boundaries for each component and how they fitted together to form an overall grade boundary
- The differences between a grade 5 or 6 students and a grade 7 to 9 student, based on student responses in 2018
- The balance between practical (NEA) and theoretical examinations to gain an overall grade 7 to 9
2
11.15 – 11.30am: Discussion: coffee break
3
11.30 – 12.15pm: Gaining a grade 7 to 9 within the examinations
- Exploring and analysing sample student responses which gained a grade 7 to 9
- How to write extended questions to a standard which is reflected by a grade 7 to 9
- Strategies to develop suitable extended question answers – stretching the most able
4
12.15 – 12.45pm: Thinking about practical
- Grade boundaries and expectations for a grade 7 to 9 student in NEA
- Ensuring that evidence is conducive to justifying a grade 7 to 9 response, including the demands of moderation
- Developing and guiding a grade 7 to 9 student for the NEA Part 3 (adhering to JCQ rules)
5
12.45 – 1.45pm: Lunch and informal discussion
6
1.45 – 2.30pm: Teaching strategies and pedagogy for the most able
- Classroom ideas to enthuse and motivate the most able – stretching them further
- Working with the most able students in some of the ‘problematic topics’
- Interactive teaching of specific elements of the course- including biomechanics and psychological aspects and theories
7
2.30 – 2.45pm: Discussion: afternoon tea
8
2.45 – 3.45pm: Further help and guidance for classroom delivery to maximise grades 7 to 9
- Specially differentiated tasks to encourage AO3 thinking skills
- Using varied strategies, including embracing technology and bringing the classroom to life
- Strategies for monitoring progress, reassessing goals and working towards an overall grade 7 to 9
Ross Howitt
Ross is Principal Moderator and Coursework Advisor for a major exam board. He has managed a strong team of teachers in one of the country’s largest and most successful providers of A Level Physical Education and brings a wealth of experience to this course. Ross has a strong reputation for delivering focused and informative INSET courses and is a regular provider of articles and information to a number of educational periodicals. He provides educational consultancy in schools/ colleges around the country.
