Geography teacher

AS/A2 & GCSE
Geography Teacher Courses
London and Manchester
October 2010 - March 2011

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AQA AS/A2 Geography: Teaching for the first time.

AQA AS and A2 Geography: the lessons from the 2010 series of exams – Units 1 and 3

AQA A2 Geography: Unit 4B Issue Evaluation Exercises (IEE) – lessons learnt from 2010

AQA A2 Geography: updating the delivery of Unit 3 World Cities

AQA AS Geography : updating the delivery of Unit 1 Hot Desert Environments and
their margins
AS/A2 and GCSE Geography

AQA A2 Geography: updating the delivery of Unit 3 Contemporary Conflicts and
Challenges

AQA A2 Geography: Improving grades at A2 – Units 3 and 4

Teaching Edexcel AS/A2 Geography for the first time

Edexcel GCE Geography : Improving grades and aiming for the A*

Edexcel GCE Geography : New Unit 3 Contested Planet topics in depth
• Bridging the Development Gap
• Superpower Geographies
• The Technological Fix?

Edexcel GCE Geography : Hazards at AS and A2
• Unit 1 World at Risk
• Unit 2 Extreme Weather
• Unit 4 Tectonic Hazards option

AS/A2 OCR Geography: the lessons from summer 2010 and improving delivery of the
specification.

OCR GCE Geography: Delivering Global Issues at A2 level and improving student
outcomes

Leading a successful geography department: how to be an efficient and inspirational
Head of Department

More GIS! Creating your own web-based and Google Earth digital maps for GCSE and
A Level Geography

Reaching the top grades in GCSE Geography

From OK to outstanding: winning ways to transform the way you teach

AQA A2 Geography: Teaching for the First Time

Course Features

•Identifying the AS standard in the AQA specification
Tutor: David Redfern
•Identifying the A2 standard in the AQA specification
•How to prepare students to write extended prose at AS
David is a Chief Examiner and is co-author of several
and essays at A2
major and popular geography textbooks. He has also
•Integrating key geographical skills and techniques
written several articles for well-known geographical
•How to make effective use of case studies in the new
publications, and has extensive experience of working
specification
with both teachers and students. He is a Chartered
•How to mark effectively
Educational Assessor for the CIEA.
•Ideas for fieldwork and effective out-of-classroom
learning

Venue and date
Delegates will receive a file and/or CD
containing detailed notes of the course London, Tuesday 7th December 2010

Course fee £195 plus VAT

9.45am: Registration and coffee
10.00am: AS and A2 Geography - what’s it all about?
•Moving on from GCSE - progression to AS - progression to A2
•What makes for successful A level teaching?
•Where to integrate skills including fieldwork
•The examination scene – setting papers, mark schemes and awarding
11.00am: Morning coffee
11.15am: Teaching physical geography (AS and A2)
This session will consider how to engage students in their learning of Rivers, Floods
and Management, and Plate Tectonics. It will highlight the key areas of focus and
examination strategies for maximum success at AS and A2.
12.00pm: Teaching human geography (AS and A2)
This session will consider how to engage students in their learning concerning
Population Change, and World Cities. It will offer a range of teaching strategies and
ideas to ensure good grades at AS level and A2.
12.45pm: Lunch
1.45pm: Effective extended prose and essay writing technique
•Developing extended writing skills
•Levels marking
•Marking exercises and feedback strategies
2.35pm: Afternoon tea
2.50pm: The essentials of successful teaching of geographical skills including fieldwork at AS
and A2
•Creating purposeful activities to support research including fieldwork
•Assessing skills and fieldwork
4.00pm: Day ends

AQA AS Geography:
The lessons from the 2010 series of exams – Units 1 and 3

Course Features

•Aimed at teachers of the AQA Geography specification
to AS and A2 students
•Examines the requirements of the AS examination
paper Unit 1 (Core) and the A2 examination paper –
GEOG 3 – with particular emphasis on the examination
questions of June 2010
•Considers a selection of student answers, with analysis
Education Assessor for the CIEA.
of their strengths and weaknesses, and in connection to
the mark schemes
•Includes presentation and workshop activities
•Provides opportunities to discuss and share ideas
about strategies to raise attainment and achievement
Venues and dates
Manchester, Tuesday 12 October 2010
Delegates will receive a file and/or CD London, Wednesday 13 October 2010
containing detailed notes of the course


10.00am: GEOG 1 – The Core questions: Rivers, floods and management and Population change
An examination of some questions and answers to identify the major pitfalls, and the
means to success
11.45am: GEOG 3 – The Physical Options structured questions
means to success
12.30pm: Lunch
1.30pm: GEOG 3 – The Human Options structured questions
means to success
2.25pm: GEOG 3 - The essay questions
means to success
Implications for teaching strategies
3.45pm Day ends

AQA A2 Geography: Unit 4B
Issue Evaluation Exercises – lessons learnt from 2010

Course Features
Issue evaluation is one of the two options for the
assessment of geographical skills at A2 under the AQA
specification. It is the alternative to the assessment
of fieldwork. This course seeks to examine the
requirements of the assessment task Unit 4B both
generally and through the outcomes of the first two
such exercises that were set in 2010. It will also provide
guidance as to how students can be best prepared for
this type of examination, together with guidance on how
responses to similar exercises can be assessed within
the classroom.

Delegates will receive a file and/or CD Venues and dates
Manchester, Wednesday 24 November 2010

London, Thursday 25 November 2010


10.00am: The basic principles of Issue Evaluation
•The processes of Issue Evaluation
•How to use the AIB
•Which geographical skills?
•The use of the internet
•The poorest answers....and the best answers......
11.45am: Unit 4B January 2010
•The nature of the AIB, and the tasks set
•The mark scheme
•Assessment practices based on sample answers
12.45pm: Lunch
1.45pm: Unit 4B June 2010
•The nature of the AIB, and the tasks set
•The mark scheme
•Assessment practices based on sample answers
2.55pm: Lessons learnt
•Workshop: general principles of how to work with the AIB
•Preparatory skills, including fieldwork related activities
3.45pm: Day ends

AQA A2 Geography:
Updating the delivery of Unit 3 World Cities
Course Features

The study of World Cities is one of the most
Keynote speaker:
popular areas of A Level Geography. There are four Bob Digby
elements of study: contemporary urbanisation
processes, urban decline and regeneration, Bob, former Head of Geography at University College
retailing, and sustainability issues with particular School, is now a Community Geographer for the
reference to waste management and transport Geographical Association and an author. He has vast
management. This course seeks to examine the experience in designing and delivering successful
requirements of the A2 course, the level of detail Geography workshops.
required and the assessment of the option, both in
terms of structured questions and synoptic essays.
Exemplar materials for use in the classroom will be
provided, including a keynote lecture by Bob Digby
on Urban Regeneration within the UK and around the
world. The course will not lose focus of the fact that
such concepts are to be taught to 17 and 18 year old
students, and assessed at A level, and hence will contain
sections on A2 assessment strategies.
Delegates will receive a file and/or CD with both teachers and students. He is a Chartered
containing detailed notes of the course Educational Assessor for the CIEA.

Venue and date
London, Wednesday 3 November 2010

10.15am: Requirements of the Specification
•Contemporary urbanisation processes
•Urban decline and regeneration within urban areas
•Retailing and other services
•Contemporary sustainability issues in urban areas
•Case studies – depth and detail
11.45am: Assessment Strategies
•Structured questions – their nature and demands
•Exemplar answers of the above, and the marking thereof
•Synoptic essays – what type of essays can be set
•Exemplar answers of the above, and the marking thereof
1.00pm: Lunch
2.00pm: Keynote lecture: Bob Digby ‘Urban Regeneration within the UK and around the World.’
3.00pm: Afternoon tea
3.10pm: Associated fieldwork/skills activities
•Exemplars of materials that can be used to reinforce skills
•Attitudes and values exercises
•How could an Issue evaluation exercise arise from this area?
4.00pm: Day ends

AQA AS Geography: Updating the Delivery of
Unit 1 Hot Desert Environments and their margins

Course Features
Keynote speaker: Emeritus Professor
This intensive course is aimed at teachers of AS Andrew Warren (UCL)
Geography delivering the optional unit of Hot desert
environments and their margins in Unit 1 of the AQA
Specification. The emphasis of the day will be the Andrew is a member of the Environmental Modelling
preparation of candidates for the AS examinations. The Group and his major interests are Aeolian processes and
day will include lectures, workshops and group activities. dryland management. One of his key areas of research
Consequently, delegates will have the opportunity to has been the study of The Sahel region in West Africa.
discuss and share ideas about strategies for delivery
of the course, related skills activities and assessment
practices. We are delighted to welcome our keynote
speaker, the Emeritus Professor Andrew Warren, who
will enthrall us with his work in the Sahel region in West
Africa. David is a Chief Examiner and is co-author of several
Delegates will receive a file and/or CD publications, and has extensive experience of working
containing detailed notes of the course with both teachers and students. He is a Chartered

Venue and date
London, Thursday 4 November 2010

10.00am: An overview of the content of the Hot desert environments option
•Location and characteristics
•Causes of aridity
•The effects of wind and water
•Landforms resulting from wind and water action
•Desertification, and the case study of the Sahel
•Managing hot desert environments
11.45am: Assessment of the Hot desert environments option
•Skills questions
•Short answer questions
•Extended prose questions
12.45pm: Lunch
1.45pm: Keynote lecture Professor Andrew Warren :
A case study of desertification in the Sahel.
3.00pm: Skills activities in the Hot desert environments context
A discussion of a range of activities that can be utilised in the classroom context.
3.45pm Day ends

AQA A2 Geography: Updating the delivery of Unit 3
Contemporary Conflicts and Challenges
Course Features
Keynote speaker:
The study of conflict and challenge has become an Bridget Fenwick of CAFOD
interesting development in the teaching of Geography
Bridget has been involved in managing international
in the 21st century. This has been reflected in the AQA
projects and is currently helping to raise awareness in
A Level specification including it as one of the Human
the community.
Options. This course aims to examine these new
concepts and themes at a variety of scales: from the
local scale where there may be issues regarding the use
of resources (such as the redevelopment of brownfield
sites); to a national scale such as the spread of separatist
pressures; to the global scale with international conflicts
such as those in the Middle East and Afghanistan, and
global issues such as the challenge of global poverty. The
course will contain sections on A2 assessment strategies.
We are pleased to welcome Bridget Fenwick of with both teachers and students. He is a Chartered
CAFOD to update us with her work. Education Assessor for the CIEA.

Delegates will receive a file and/or CD Venue and date
London, Tuesday 1 March 2011

10.00am: The geographical basis of conflict
•The nature and origin of conflict
•The expression of conflict
•The resolution of conflict
10.35am: Conflict at a local scale
•An examination of the types of conflict that arise and could be studied
•Teaching strategies
•The role of attitudes and values
•Assessment strategies at A Level
11.45pm: Conflicts and challenges at a national and international scale
•An examination of the nature of conflicts that arise and could be studied
•A case study – The Kurds of Turkey
•A case study – The Gaza Strip
•Teaching strategies, and the need to be neutral
•Assessment strategies, including synoptic assessment
12.45pm: Lunch
1.45pm: Keynote lecture : ‘The challenges faced when managing relief operations in an area of
conflict’. Bridget Fenwick CAFOD
2.50pm: International challenges - Workshop: How can the issue of Global Poverty be taught?
•What resources would be required, and from where?
•How can teaching be organised?
•How can geographical understanding, and attitudes and values, be assessed?
•Synoptic assessment – how can it be achieved?
3.45pm Day ends

AQA A2 Geography:
Improving grades at A2 – Units 3 and 4

Course Features

•Focus on student answers from the summer 2010
series of exams
•Provide a session on ‘short, easy fixes’ – top tips
including the more minor errors/ misconceptions/
student misunderstandings - where things consistently
go wrong and are easy to correct
•Provide sessions on the range of questions used in Unit
3: how to improve in these areas
•Provide insight into the assessment of the 40 mark
essays - to understand the philosophy that underlies the
assessment process
•Provide feedback on Unit 4 (with particular emphasis
on the fieldwork element of Unit 4A and Issue Venues and dates
evaluation for Unit 4B) - how to improve
•Provide opportunities to share ideas and good practice London, Friday 4 February 2011
•Illustrate the above with student answers, feedback
and marking tasks Manchester, Tuesday 1 February 2011


10.00am: The basic principles of question setting and awarding in AQA Geography
The use of, and meaning of, command words
The use of, and importance of, key words
Top tips for students
10.30am: GEOG 3 – Physical: Plate Tectonics, Weather and climate, Ecosystems
An examination of the structured questions and answers to identify the major pitfalls,
and the means to success
11.45pm: GEOG 3 – Human: World cities, Development and globalisation, Conflicts and challenges
An examination of the structured questions and answers to identify the major pitfalls,
and the means to success
12.45pm: Lunch
1.30pm: GEOG 3 - The 40 mark essays – the philosophy of their assessment
means to success
3.00pm: GEOG 4 – The Fieldwork and Issue Evaluation papers
Discussion/forum on how teaching and learning styles can be modified in the light of
questions/answers and experience since the start of the specification.
3.45pm: Day ends

GCE Edexcel Geography:
Teaching Edexcel AS/A2 Geography for the First Time

Course Features

This course aims to build confidence among Tutors: Cameron Dunn & Sue Warn
centres and teachers who are new to Edexcel GCE
Geography. It will provide both an overview of the
course and key approaches, as well as examining key The day will be led by Cameron Dunn and Sue Warn.
aspects of the specification in depth. Both Cameron and Sue are Chief Examiners for a major
awarding body as well as authors for many of the
Edexcel Geography text books.
containing detailed notes of the course Venue and date

London, Friday 5 November 2010


10.00am: Introduction and aims of the day
10.15am: AS: Breadth or Depth?
A key issue with AS is the extent to which depth and explanation has to be taught
alongside breadth and understanding. This first session will use examples from the
specification to illustrate what is required, and use examination assessment materials
for additional clarity.
11.30am: AS and A2: A changing world – how to keep up!
Compulsory case study topics and global themes are continually changing. This
session will examine some key new themes from 2007-08 and show how these can
be integrated into existing resources to refresh case studies and examples and engage
students with contemporary Geography.
12.30pm: Lunch
1.30pm: AS: Focus on fieldwork and research
Fieldwork plays a key role at AS level. How should fieldwork be approached to ensure
students gain the experience necessary to succeed in the Unit 2 exams? What is the
range of skills and experiences required. This session will use practical examples to
illustrate successful approaches.
2.30pm: Mind the Gap: preparing for A2
This last session will examine how AS level lays a foundation for further study at A2 by
investigating the links between the two halves of GCE. It will also address the issue of
Synopticity, how this can be integrated into A2 teaching and how Synopticity is assessed.
3.30pm: Plenary
3.45pm: Day ends

AS/A2 Edexcel Geography:
Improving Grades and Aiming for the A*

Course Features

This course is aimed at teachers interested in improving
their candidates grades at AS and A2 level Geography as
Tutor: Cameron Dunn
well as stretching high achieving students towards the
A* at A2 level.
The course will be led by Cameron who is Chief
Examiner for a major awarding body as well as an author
The course will appeal to teachers who have settled
for many of the Edexcel Geography textbooks.
into the new GCE Geography specification and are now
looking to raise their candidate’s average grades. There
will be a focus on building exam skills at AS level, as
Venue and date
well as aiming for the top level of the mark scheme in
both A2 units. There will be the opportunity to examine
London, Wednesday 13 October 2010
candidates work in detail to better understand why
some candidates excel whereas others only do well.

9.45pm: Registration and coffee
10.15am: Session 1: Supporting students at AS by building exam skills
The step up from GCSE can be daunting for some AS candidates. This first session will
examine the exam skills required to achieve good marks across the two AS Units. It
will focus on practical ideas to help build data stimulus skills and improve question
interpretation.
11.30am: Session 2: Extended writing at AS
Extended writing and essay style questions are features of both AS units. This session
will use examples of students work and recent examination questions to illustrate good
practice in terms of both structure and content. There will be practical ideas to help
candidates move their grades in the right direction.
12.30pm: Lunch
1.30pm: Unit 4 Researching the options
After briefly introducing the options, this session will explore the role of the teacher
and student in approaching this Unit. Is there a role for fieldwork, and how can teachers
manage the twin demands of covering the specification and ensuring students have the
opportunity for independent work?
2.30pm: Session 4: The ‘perfect’ Unit 4 report
This last session will focus on both the process of research for Unit 4, and the product.
It will show how a report style essay can be structured to meet the requirements on the
generic mark scheme. Examples of report will be used and there will be a chance to
discuss the merits of different approaches.
3.30pm: Plenary – a chance to review and ask questions
3.45pm: Day ends

GCE Edexcel Geography New Unit 3:
Contested Planet - topics in depth
Bridging the Development Gap, Superpower Geographies, The Technologial Fix?

Course Features

This new course will cover 50% of the Unit 3 Contested
Planet core content, focusing on three of the ‘new’
Tutors: Cameron Dunn & Sue Warn
topics, which can appear both in Section A or the
Section B Issues Analysis. The new topics cover some
The day will be led by Cameron Dunn and Sue Warn.
interesting, and controversial, contemporary issues
Both Cameron and Sue are Chief Examiners for a major
which many students enjoy.
The workshops sessions will cover key content, and
provide an update on useful resources and websites.
Many topics within Unit 3 have a strong synoptic
element and the links between units will be examined.
Venue and date
In particular, there will be an in-depth session illustrating
London, Wednesday 17 November 2010
how to use the Technological Fix topic as a ‘synoptic
summary’ on the wider Unit. The last session of the day
will focus on the demands of the Unit 3 examinations
and how they can be met, to maximize achievement. Course fee £195 plus VAT

10.15am: Session 1: Strategies to narrow the gap
10 years since the launch of the Millennium Development Goals, how far from achieving
them are we? This session will examine a range of case study and example strategies
with the aim of assessing how well they have helped narrow the gap. Which players
have the best track record and what type of strategy actually works?
11.30am: Session 2: Superpower Futures
Superpower Geographies is a fascinating topic, but an unfamiliar one. This session will
aim to demystify it. The focus will be on looking back to past geopolitical situations and
comparing these to the present, in order to understand how superpower geography
might change in the future. Expect some crystal ball gazing!
12.30pm: Lunch
1.30pm: Session 3: Techno Fix – the ultimate synoptic topic
The structure of Unit 3 anticipates that Technological Fix? will be delivered last, as much
of the content (and examples required) will have been covered in other topics such as
Energy and Water; this session will show how to minimise repetition but also ensure key
themes and concepts are covered in detail.
2.30pm: Session 4: Focus on the Unit 3 exam
This last session will focus on both Section A and Section B of the exam paper and use
examples of student work and past question papers / mark schemes to illustrate best
practice. There will be a range of practical tips to maximise performance and ensure
candidates provide detailed, evaluative and synoptic responses.
3.30pm: Plenary - a chance to review and ask questions
3.45pm: Day ends

GCE Edexcel Geography:
Hazards at AS and A2
Unit 1 World at Risk, Unit 2 Extreme Weather, Unit 4 Tectonic Hazards option

Course Features

Hazards is a very popular topic at GCE level. Depending
on which options are chosen in Units 2 and 4, centres
Tutors: Cameron Dunn and Sue Warn
can devise a ‘hazards rich’ course. This day will appeal
to teachers from those centres, as well centres who
The day will be led by Cameron Dunn and Sue Warn.
give A2 candidates a choice of Unit 4 options. The core
Both Cameron and Sue are Chief Examiners for a major
hazards content of Unit 1 World at Risk will be examined
in depth. There will also be a focus on hurricanes which
will be useful in terms of an overview for Unit 1 as well
as more detailed case study material for the Unit 2
Extreme Weather option.
Venue and date
Tectonic Hazards is currently the most popular option in
London, Wednesday 2 March 2011
Unit 4 and the afternoon will provide and an essential
update on recent tectonic hazards as well as responses
to them.


10.15am: Session 1 Global Hazard Patterns
Understanding the worldwide pattern of natural hazard risk is a key part of Unit 1. This
first session will take the hazard risk equation as a starting point from examining the
components of risk at contrasting locations including the Philippines and California
compulsory case studies.
11.30am: Session 2 Climate Change and Weather Hazards
This session will examine the link between global climate change and hydro-
meteorological hazards, with a particular focus on hurricanes. It will be useful for Unit 1
and Unit 2. As well as examining the debate over longer term trends, there will also be
an investigation of more cyclical phenomena such as ENSO, the Atlantic Multi-Decadal
Oscillation and the Arctic Oscillation.
12.30pm: Lunch
1.30pm: Session 3 Earthquake update
For Unit 4 students are spoilt for choice in terms of recent significant earthquakes.
This session will provide an update on Kashmir and Sichuan in terms of response and
rebuilding as well as analysis of events in Haiti and Chile.
2.30pm: Session 4 Hazard response
This last session will examine a range of tectonic hazard responses, taking its structure
from the hazard management cycle. There will be examples and case studies from both
developed and developing world contexts.
3.30pm: Plenary - – a chance to review and ask questions
3.45pm: Day ends

OCR AS/A2 Geography: The Lessons from Summer
2010 & Improving Delivery of the Specification

Course Features

The course is for teachers of A Level Geography
delivering the new OCR Specification (AS H083 + Tutor: Peter Stiff
Advanced H483). The emphasis of the day will be the
preparation of candidates for the 2011 examinations
by learning from the experiences and outcomes of the Peter is a Principal Examiner and has written several
AS examinations and first A2 examinations in 2010. The geography textbooks and revision guides. He has
extensive experience of working with teachers and is
day will include discussions, workshops and activities.
teaching this specification.
Consequently delegates will have the opportunity to
discuss and share ideas about strategies for the delivery
of the course, related fieldwork and assessment issues.
Venue and date
London, Wednesday 13 October 2010

10.15am: Assessment within OCR AS geography – some generic issues
10.35am: Units F761 and F762
•Answering effectively the data response questions
•Answering effectively the short answer questions
11.45am: Units F761 and F762
•Answering effectively the extended prose responses in Section A
•Answering effectively the essay questions in Section B
12.45pm: Lunch
1.45pm: Unit F764
•Answering effectively the questions on the paper
•How to help students makes the link with their fieldwork
2.45pm: Unit F763
•Answering effectively the Section A short answer questions
•Answering effectively the Section B essay questions
3.45pm: Day ends

OCR GCE Geography: Delivering Global Issues at
A2 level and improving student outcomes

Course Features

This course is aimed at teachers of A Level Geography
delivering the OCR Specification (AS H083 + Advanced Tutor: Peter Stiff
H483). The emphasis of the day will be the preparation
of candidates for the 2011 examinations for Unit F763
Global Issues. This unit delivers most of the marks at A2 Peter is a Principal Examiner and has written several
and so has a major influence on the grade pupils receive. geography textbooks and revision guides. He has
extensive experience of working with teachers and is
teaching this specification.
There will be a focus on some of the topics contributing
to the Global Issues course which pupils seem to have
difficulties grasping. It will also look at ways pupils might
be aided to transfer their knowledge and understanding Venue and date
to effective exam responses.
London, Wednesday 15 December 2010
The day will include discussions, workshops and
activities. Consequently delegates will have the
opportunity to discuss and share ideas about strategies Course fee £195 plus VAT
for the delivery of the course, related fieldwork and
assessment issues.

10.15am: Assessment within OCR A2 geography – some generic issues
10.35am: Unit F763 Global Issues
•Earth Hazards: disturbing the equilibrium – slopes on the move.
•Ecosystems and environments under threat: disturbing the equilibrium – ecosystems in
balance.
11.45am: Unit F763 Global Issues
•Climatic hazards: disturbing the equilibrium – atmospheric turmoil.
•Population and resources: the demand for ‘more’.
12.45pm: Lunch
1.45pm: Unit F763 Global Issues
•Globalisation, development and the end of geography?
2.45pm: Unit F763 Global Issues
•Answering effectively the Section A questions
•Answering effectively the Section B essay questions
3.45pm: Day ends

Leading a successful geography department:
How to be an efficient and inspirational Head of Department

Course Features

For all its benefits and advantages the role of head of
department brings with it many challenges. How to get
Tutor: Simon Ross
the best from the other members of the department?
How to keep on top of all the paperwork especially
Simon Ross is an Assistant Head and Head of Geography
for inspections? How to inspire pupils and encourage
at Queen’s College in Taunton. He has been Head of
a healthy take-up of the subject at GCSE and A level?
Geography for over 15 years in two different schools.
How to keep on top of developments in the subject and
Simon trained as an ISI Inspector and has recently
demands from exam boards and the government?
carried out an appraisal of Harrow School’s geography
The Head of Geography role provides tremendous
department. He is a prolific author of Geography
opportunities to determine the future of geography
textbooks and is Series Editor for the officially endorsed
within the school as well as working with colleagues in
pupil GCSE textbook for AQA A . He has led several
a leadership and middle management capacity. It can
training courses and regularly delivers in service training
form a logical ‘next step’ in a career leading to Director
in Somerset and Devon.
of Studies or Headship.

Venue and date

London, Tuesday 1 February 2011

10.00am: The role of Head of Geography
•What does a Head of Geography do?
•Paperwork and inspections – putting it all in perspective
•Target setting and development plans
11.15am: Building a successful geography team
•Get to know your department-roles and responsibilities
•How to establish a team spirit within the department
•Working with non-specialists and part-timers
•Lesson observation – challenges and opportunities
12.45pm: Lunch
1.45pm: Resourcing the department
•Organisation and efficiency – the key to running a successful department
•How to get the most from your departmental budget
•Resourcing for the specifications and fieldwork
2.30pm: Curriculum issues: how to do the best for our pupils
•Review current curriculum – if it ain’t bust don’t fix it!
•Issues at Key Stage 3 / GCSE& AS/A level
•Other curriculum issues (Gifted and Able, Cross curricular links, ICT, student evaluation,
etc)
•Fieldwork – the key to good geography?
3.15pm: Promoting the subject: issues of retention and status
•Retention at GCSE and A level – issues, challenges and opportunities
•How to raise the status of geography within the school
•Q&A
3.45pm: Day ends

More GIS! Creating your own web-based and Google Earth
digital maps for GCSE and A Level Geography

Course Features

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are the most
powerful set of tools in existence for the analysis and Tutors: David Holmes
visualisation of spatial information, and GIS is central
to the application of geography to real-world problem
solving. The new GCSE’s and A Level geography David works as a senior examiner and has written a
specifications have an increased emphasis on the use number of GCSE and A Level texts. He has been involved
in the design of two new GCSEs with a particular focus
and integration of new mapping technologies.
on the controlled assessment process. He has extensive
experience of working with both teachers and students
This course is aimed at geography teachers who want to and now teaches part time in Taunton.
build confidence and create basic maps and interactive
overlays into their everyday geography teaching and
learning. The technique will be especially useful for
people wanting to use this technology in their controlled
Venue and date
assessment.
London, Friday 10 December 2010
The practical course will concentrate on exploring
simple, easy-to-use and free (or very low cost) web-
based applications to support digital maps and GIS. On Course fee £195 plus VAT
arrival at this course you will receive a specially prepared
file containing detailed notes and materials which will be
of immediate practical benefit in the classroom. containing detailed notes of the course

10.00am: Introducing the concept
-An understanding that GIS plays a crucial role in introducing students to modern
methods of spatial data capture, processing, analysis. and presentation
-GIS vs digital maps
-GIS potential, including virtual field trips
11.20am: GIS simulations on the web
-Handling the basic sites: OS, Magic, Environment Agency, Spatial Literacy and the
Google Maps ‘API’+ map-mash-ups. Other maps.
-Screen captures and putting into documents
12.30pm: Lunch
1.30pm: The ‘Google’ portfolio
-Creating and personalising your own digital maps with Google Maps etc
-Tricks with Google Earth: making personalised maps, overlays, polygons etc
-Ready made lessons using the technology
-Opportunities for peer assessment and review
3.15pm: Moving forward – where next
-Higher end applications – should I make the leap? Cost vs utility.
-Integrating GPS technologies
3.30pm: Plenary & Evaluation
-Discussion and review of the day
3.45pm: Day ends

Reaching the top grades in GCSE Geography
Course Features

This course is aimed at teachers and centres who want
to look for ways to raise achievement for all learners
Tutors: David Holmes and Bob Digby
within their department. The emphasis of the day
will be looking at strategies to build confidence and
David is a Principal Examiner at GCSE and GCE
inspire learners as well as provide stretch and challenge
Geography and is co-author of a number of GCSE and
for gifted and talented pupils. There will also be an
A Level Geography textbooks; he also writes a regular
opportunity to refresh your case study knowledge and
column in Geography Review. He has been involved in
look at ways of improving performance in controlled
the design of the new GCSEs and has a background in
assessment. The course is suitable for all GCSE
CPD and advisory work. David has extensive experience
specifications.
of working with both teachers and students and now
teaches part time in Taunton.
Bob is also Principal Examiner for GCSE Geography
B. Bob was on a former Head of Geography and is
now Community Geographer for the Geographical
Venue and date
Association; he is also a well known author. Bob has
extensive experience of CPD and advisory work with
London, Monday 29 November 2010
a special interest in assessment at GCSE as well as the
2012 Olympics.

10.15am: Using literacy as a trigger for improving performance
-Importance of geographical writing
-Handling resources + stimulus materials
-Short answers: being ‘fluff-free’
-Dealing with the longer answer: do’s, dont’s and how to structure work
11.30am: Breadth and depth; stretch and challenge
-The stretch and challenge agenda
-Breadth and depth equation – finding the right balance
-Examples of challenge at the top end
-Using ICT to support and challenge learners
12.30pm: Lunch
1.30pm: Keeping up to date
-Being an effective hunter-gatherer
-Web vs printed materials and using them in class
-Involving and engaging students in the research process
-Managing your case studies – recent examples
2.45pm: Focus on Controlled Assessment
-Choosing an appropriate task brief
-Differentiation in the cohort and levels of support
-Integrating simple GIS
-What makes a successful piece of work?
3.30pm: Plenary & Evaluation
-Closing the loop: where to go from here and additional support
3.45pm: Day ends

From OK to Outstanding:
Winning ways to transform the way you teach

Course Features

•Discuss the impact of the learning context on the
quality of lessons Tutors: Karl Turner
•Offer advice on planning lessons structures that
contribute towards having outstanding lessons
•Explain strategies for managing classrooms more Karl Turner has taught for 28 years in state secondary
effectively schools. He is now an Educational Consultant delivering
high quality conferences and INSET focusing primarily
•Explain how to maximise learning by judicious choice
on supporting colleagues in developing effective
of pupil activities
teaching strategies for teachers and successful learning
•Suggest a variety of simple aids to learning opportunities for children. He has written for the TES
•Describe ineffective and effective behaviour and other professional journals and has written, directed
management and performed in commercially produced teacher
•Offer strategies for keeping the focus firmly on learning training videos. Karl has lectured to PGCE students and
rather than performance has been a senior school mentor to more than 70 NQTs
•Give delegates the opportunity to reflect upon their over the past 6 years. All have passed their Induction
own teaching style and to question whether it should period.
change
Venue and date
Delegates will receive a file and/or CD London, Tuesday 30 November 2010
Manchester, Wednesday 8 December 2010


10.00am: Lesson infrastructure that contributes towards having outstanding lessons
Inspectors’ definitions of ‘outstanding’ and ‘inadequate’ lessons
-Get the context right and the content will take care of itself (almost!)
-Planning lessons that focus on learning rather than performance
-How to achieve ICM (Invisible Classroom Management)
12.00am: Pupil activities that contribute towards having outstanding lessons
-Meta-cognition – Teach the “How” as well as the “What”
-Strategies to involve pupils more fully in their own learning
-10 irrefutable facts about learning that should influence what goes on in your
classroom
-Aids to learning – simple techniques to maximise learning
1.00pm: Lunch
2.00pm: Teaching strategies that contribute towards having outstanding lessons
-Effective behaviour management in the classroom
-The impact of preferred learning styles on the way pupils learn and teachers teach.
Self-audit to improve the quality of your teaching
3.30pm: Day ends

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Teacher Courses Venue Date Course fee per Number of
head (plus VAT) places required
AQA AS/A2 Geography: Teaching for the first time. London 07/12/10 £195

London 13/10/10 £195
AQA AS and A2 Geography Lessons from the 2010
series of exams – Units 1 and 3
Manchester 12/10/10 £195

London 25/11/10 £195
AQA A2 Geography: Unit 4B Issue Evaluation Exercises
(IEE) – lessons learnt from 2010

AQA A2 Geography: updating the delivery of Unit 3
London 03/11/10 £195
World Cities

AQA AS Geography : updating the delivery of Unit 1
London 04/11/10 £195
Hot desert environments and their margins

AQA A2 Geography: updating the delivery of Unit 3
London 01/03/11 £195
Contemporary Conflicts and Challenges

London 04/02/11 £195
AQA A2 Geography: Improving grades at A2 –
Units 3 and 4

GCE Edexcel Geography: Teaching AS/A2 Geography
London 05/11/10 £195
for the first time

Edexcel GCE Geography :Improving grades and aiming
London 13/10/10 £195
for the A*

Edexcel GCE Geography : New Unit 3 Contested Planet
London 17/11/10 £195
topics in depth

Edexcel GCE Geography : Hazards at AS and A2 London 02/03/11 £195

AS/A2 OCR Geography: the lessons from summer
London 13/10/10 £195
2010 and improving delivery of the specification

OCR GCE Geography: Delivering Global Issues at A2
London 15/12/10 £195
level and improving student outcomes

Leading a successful geography department: how to
London 01/02/11 £195
be an efficient and inspirational Head of Department

More GIS! Creating your own web-based and Google
London 10/12/10 £200
Earth digital maps for GCSE and A’ Level Geography

Reaching the tops grades in GCSE Geography London 29/11/10 £195

London 30/11/10 £195
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