ABOUT THIS COURSE
Deliver the BTEC Tech awards in Performing Arts: Drama with confidence; this new course will explore practical ideas for course delivery, student engagement, application of criteria and example assignment briefs and student work that ensures that students achieve successful results.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Develop a clear insight into all three components of the BTEC Performing Arts Tech Award
- Know what is expected of a learner for the external assessment
COURSE DATE | Online | Friday 23 April 2021 |
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? |
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COURSE CODE | 7809 |
IN-SCHOOL | You can also book this as an In-School Course |
INCLUDED |
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10.00 – 11.15am
Getting to know the BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts
- Setting up BTEC Level 2 Tech Award
- The new structure
- Rules and regulations of BTEC
- Assessment planning
- Grade calculations
11.15-11.30am
Coffee break and informal discussion
11.30 – 12.30pm
Teaching Exploring
- Exploring the Component 1 Content
- Understanding how the ‘funnelling’ grading criteria works in practice with both Level 1 and Level 2 for this component
- Sharing ideas for unit content and what can be explored, ideas for existing repertoire
- Looking at assignment briefs and student work
12.13 – 1.15pm
Lunch and informal discussion
1.15-2.15pm
Component 2 Developing
- Exploring the Component 2 content and grading criteria
- Providing feedback to learners
- Examining example student work and grading exercise
- Assessment and verification procedures
2.15 – 2.30pm
Afternoon tea and informal discussion
2.13 – 3.15pm
Component 3 Performing
- Overview of how external assessments contribute to overall achievement
- Exploring the Unit Content and what the demands of the learner are
3.15 – 3.45pm
Managing your BTEC
- Resources available
- Networking
- Idea share for time management
3.45pm
Depart
Jo Mason
Jo Mason is a highly experienced BTEC practitioner with many years of examining and teaching success. She is a freelance BTEC consultant with high levels of experience in running teacher and department training courses for Drama teachers.