Geography 2016 Course Guide - Hodder Education [PDF]

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Hodder Education provides a variety of services to schools and colleges, from expert led CPD and student revision days to a wide range of innovative print and digital resources. Trusted to help teachers teach and students learn, our training days will build confidence, increase motivation and provide you with guidance on how to overcome challenges and deliver the qualification successfully.

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CPD and Student Revision

Webinars: These practical and interactive 90-minute sessions provide you and your students with an easy solution to fitting CPD and revision into your busy schedule. With no special tech requirements or travel and cover expenses, this cost-effective way of training will supply you with sample material, give access to experts and enable you to join lively online discussions all from the comfort of your classroom.

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PRESENTERS Phil Banks

Lesley Clark

Phil is a Senior Examiner and author of many top selling Geography textbooks.

Lesley is a teacher with extensive departmental management experience with a passion for developments in Teaching and Learning.

Bob Digby

Cameron Dunn

Bob is Community Geographer for the GA, an experienced examiner and author.

Cameron is Chief Examiner and co-author of the Edexcel AS Geography textbook (Philip Allan).

David Holmes

David Redfern

David is co-author of several Geography textbooks and has worked closely with a number of organisations on the new GCSEs and GCEs.

David is Chartered Educational Assessor and co-author of several major Geography textbooks.

Simon Ross

Sarah Wheeler

Simon is lead author of the new OUP GCSE textbook and winner of several GA publishing awards.

Sarah is a Senior Examiner for both GCSE and iGCSE Geography and a Senior Moderator and Adviser for Controlled Assessment.

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TEACHING THE NEW 2016 AQA GCSE GEOGRAPHY SPECIFICATION

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RELEVANT FOR AQA

GCSE

Presenters:

9.45am

Simon Ross & Sarah Wheeler

10.00am  Welcome and introductions

Locations:

10.05am  Considering the crossover between the two specifications and reviewing the new specification Planning delivery and developing SoWs

Central London: Friday, 13 May 2016 Manchester: Thursday, 9 June 2016

  Registration and coffee

11.05am   Morning coffee 11.20am  Delivering and resourcing the Physical Geography unit

Why attend?

12.00pm  Delivering and resourcing the Human Geography unit

Simon and Sarah will help you prepare for the introduction of the new AQA GCSE Geography specification in September 2016. You will consider crossovers with the legacy specification and will then focus on planning and delivery. This course will look at resources, Teaching and Learning strategies and Fieldwork with a view to supporting you to make a smooth transition to the new GCSE course.

1.00pm

  Lunch

2.00pm

 Delivering and resourcing the Geographical Applications Unit: skills and Fieldwork • What are the requirements and what are the options?

3.00pm

  Afternoon tea

• Review the new specification - what kind of Geography will you be teaching?

3.10pm

 Assessment issues and an opportunity for general discussion

• Plan the delivery of the specification and look at how to resource it

4.00pm

  Course ends

• Consider the options for constructing Schemes of Work • Review Fieldwork requirements and consider delivery strategies • Examine assessment requirements and strategies for achieving successful outcomes • Share ideas, concerns and good practice with colleagues Course fee: £249 + VAT Course codes: GEA130516 / GEA090616

TEACHING THE NEW AQA GCSE GEOGRAPHY SPECIFICATION FOR THE FIRST TIME

NEW SPEC

RELEVANT FOR AQA

GCSE

Presenters:

9.45am

Simon Ross & Sarah Wheeler

10.00am  Considering the challenges and opportunities • How to deliver the specification and ensure success

Locations:


11.00am   Morning coffee

Manchester: Monday, 10 October 2016

11.30am  Focus on Human Geography • Effective and inspirational delivery of the Human Geography content

Central London: Thursday, 20 October 2016

Why attend? Join experts Simon and Sarah as they provide you with resources, techniques and Teaching and Learning strategies to help you to successfully deliver the new AQA GCSE Geography specification. Perfect for NQTs, non-specialists and those who are teaching the course for the first time, you will consider the delivery of Fieldwork and geographical skills along with the assessment to ensure that your students reach their full potential in 2018. • Review Fieldwork requirements and consider delivery strategies to inspire and enthuse pupils • Examine assessment requirements and strategies for achieving successful outcomes

12.00pm  Focus on Physical Geography • Effective and inspirational delivery of the Physical Geography content 1.00pm

  Lunch

2.00pm

 Assessment issues • How to prepare students for exams and ensure success

3.00pm


3.10pm

 Geographical applications • Delivering skills and Fieldwork to inspire and enthuse

4.00pm

  Course ends

• Explore how to use Key Stage 3 to establish a firm foundation for GCSE as well as discuss issues and share good practice with colleagues Course fee: £249 + VAT Course codes: GEA101016 / GEA201016

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AQA GCSE GEOGRAPHY: USING PRACTICAL APPROACHES TO MOTIVATE STUDENTS & ENSURE SUCCESS

RELEVANT FOR AQA

GCSE

Presenter:

10.00am   Registration and coffee

Simon Ross Central London: Wednesday, 16 November 2016

10.15am  Challenges and opportunities associated with delivering the course • How to teach geographical skills effectively and with a smile • Assessment issues and practical ideas for delivery

Manchester: Thursday, 1 December 2016


Locations:

Why attend? Join author and expert, Simon Ross, on this full-day workshop to focus on different aspects of the new AQA GCSE Geography specification, including teaching the new content, addressing Fieldwork requirements and deliver geographical skills. Explore practical approaches to delivering the course in an interesting and stimulating way to ensure that students reach their full potential.

11.30am  Issue evaluation and Fieldwork • How to teach issue evaluation using a new set of resources • How to inspire students through Fieldwork and maximise marks • Using Fieldwork to study geographical skills 12.30pm   Lunch 1.30pm

 Teaching examples and case studies: Physical Geography • Identifying the requirements and options • Integrating skills, maps and photos in creating stimulating and effective lessons • Practical approaches in delivering Physical Geography (examples drawn from topics such as weather and climate, ecosystems and UK Physical Geography)

2.30pm


2.45pm

 Teaching examples and case studies: Human Geography • Identifying the requirements and options • Integrating skills, maps and photos in creating stimulating and effective lessons • Practical approaches in delivering Human Geography (examples drawn from topics such as UK economy, development and resources Human Geography)

4.00pm

  Course ends

• Examine practical approaches to teaching the new content with a particular focus on examples and case studies • Consider the potential of Fieldwork to deliver geographical skills and engage students • Examine aspects of assessment to enable strong preparation for students in the run up to the 2018 exam Course fee: £249 + VAT Course codes: GEA161116 / GEA011216

SUCCESSFULLY DELIVERING THE NEW AQA GCSE GEOGRAPHY PAPER 3: GEOGRAPHICAL APPLICATIONS

NEW SPEC

RELEVANT FOR AQA

GCSE

Presenter:

10.00am   Registration and coffee

Simon Ross

10.15am  Session 1 • The demands of the specification for Geographical Applications (Paper 3) • Assessment issues – how to ensure success in the exam • Strategies for the successful delivery of geographical skills

Location: Central London: Thursday, 17 November 2016


Why attend? Geographical Applications (Paper 3) represents a very different form of student assessment as it incorporates Fieldwork, issue evaluation and the examination of geographical skills including statistics. Join Simon Ross on this full-day workshop to focus in-depth on this paper and consider Teaching and Learning strategies that will excite and motivate students leading to success in the exam. • Increase your confidence and understanding of the demands for Paper 3: Geographical Applications, including the issue evaluation, Fieldwork and geographical skills

11.30am  Session 2 • Delivering geographical skills through integrated practical classroom activities • Focus on using maps and photos to deliver cartographic skills • Practical strategies for delivering numerical and statistical skills 12.30pm   Lunch 1.30pm

 Session 3 • Challenges and opportunities associated with geographical Fieldwork • Focus on integrating cartographic skills, graphical skills and statistics through Fieldwork • How to ensure successful application of Fieldwork skills

2.30pm


2.45pm

 Session 4 • Issue evaluation – how to prepare students for the demands of the exam • Devising new examples to prepare students • How to make the most of the pre-release stimulus material

4.00pm

  Course ends

• Consider strategies for delivering geographical skills (mapwork, skills, statistics) through practical activities • Explore engaging ways that you can utilise to prepare students to achieve success in the examination Course fee: £249 + VAT Course code: GEA171116

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STUDENT REVISION WEBINARS AQA A-LEVEL GEOGRAPHY STUDENT REVISION WEBINARS

RELEVANT FOR AQA

A-LEVEL

Presenters: Phil Banks & David Redfern

Why join? Through this series of student revision webinars, Phil and David will focus on the key topics and skills required for students to gain maximum marks. • Examine how to answer different question types • Learn how to turn knowledge into marks • Gain confidence with advice from our expert presenters

Webinar costs • Individual webinar fee: £110 plus VAT • Book 2 - 3 webinars and save 10% - use code WC0000269 when making your booking • Book 4 - 6 webinars and save 20% - use code WV0002105 when making your booking

You will receive 1 teacher log-in for your establishment to use. It is recommended to project the webinar to students in your classroom. Students are able to log-in individually, however additional charges will apply. Please contact us for further details.

GEOG 1 Online: Tuesday, 26 April 2016

Webinar code: GEA260416

3.30pm Introductions and sound checks Rivers, floods and management • Brief analysis of what students need to know • Achieving success in short questions and data stimulus questions Population change • Brief analysis of what students need to know • Achieving success in short questions and data stimulus questions The 15-mark extended prose questions • How to demonstrate knowledge and understanding. A sample of questions and answers from the Core options will be used Questions will be answered throughout the session 5.00pm Webinar ends

GEOG 2 Online: Tuesday, 3 May 2016 3.30pm 5.00pm


Introductions and sound checks • The skills question – consider the range of skills questions and strategies for answering them • The Fieldwork question – consider the range of questions and strategies for answering them Questions will be answered throughout the session Webinar ends

GEOG 3 Online: Thursday, 5 May 2016


3.30pm Introductions and sound checks The questions • Examine the questions used in Geog 3 and review exemplar questions and answers from a range of options • Focus on the 7-mark ‘Comment on’ questions The 40-mark essay • How to demonstrate knowledge, critical understanding, synopticity and essay writing skills. A sample of questions and answers from the most popular options (Plate Tectonics and World Cities) will be used Questions will be answered throughout the session 5.00pm Webinar ends

GEOG 4A Online: Tuesday, 10 May 2016 3.30pm 5.00pm


Introductions and sound checks • Progression from Geog 2 to Geog 4A: In what way is 4A more challenging? • The Fieldwork question: Consider the range of questions and strategies for answering them • The skills question: Consider the range of skills questions and strategies for answering them Questions will be answered throughout the session Webinar ends

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SUCCESSFUL DELIVERY OF THE NEW AQA HUMAN GEOGRAPHY TOPICS

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RELEVANT FOR AQA

A-LEVEL

Presenter:

9.45am

David Redfern

10.00am  Welcome and introduction

Locations:

10.15am  Core – Global Systems and Global Governance • Areas of content including suitable case study exemplars • Forms of assessment – including the 15- (A)/18- (AS) mark extended prose questions

Manchester: Monday, 13 June 2016 Central London: Tuesday, 21 June 2016



Why attend? Explore in-depth ways of delivering the Core and Option topics of Human Geography confidently by joining Chartered Educational Assessor, David Redfern on this full-day workshop. David will explore areas of content in detail, provide you with suitable case studies to use in your classroom and focus on the changes to the forms of assessment. • Examine the Core areas of Global Systems and Global Governance and Changing Places, and the Options topics of Contemporary Urban Environments, Population and the Environment and Resource Security • Return to your classroom feeling confident you can successfully delivery Human Geography to your students in an engaging and exciting way Course fee: £249 + VAT

11.30am  Core – Changing Places • Areas of content including suitable case study exemplars • Forms of assessment – including the 15- (A)/18- (AS) mark extended prose questions 12.30pm   Lunch 1.30pm

 Option – Contemporary Urban Environments • Areas of content including suitable case study exemplars • Forms of assessment – including the 30-mark essay

2.10pm

 Option – Population and the Environment • Areas of content including suitable case study exemplars • Forms of assessment – including the 30-mark essay

2.50pm

 Option – Resource Security • Areas of content including suitable case study exemplars • Forms of assessment – including the 30-mark essay

3.30pm

 Discussion and feedback

4.00pm

  Course ends

Course codes: GEA130616 / GEA210616

SUCCESSFUL DELIVERY OF THE NEW AQA PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY TOPICS

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RELEVANT FOR AQA

A-LEVEL

Presenter:

9.45am

David Redfern


Locations:

10.15am  Core – The Water and Carbon Cycles • Areas of content including suitable case study exemplars • Forms of assessment – including the 15- (A)/18- (AS) mark extended prose questions

Manchester: Tuesday, 14 June 2016 Central London: Wednesday, 22 June 2016



Why attend? Whether you are planning to move to AQA or feel unsure about how to deliver the Physical Geography topics, this course is for you. Expert David Redfern will guide you through the Core and Options topics within Physical Geography and provide you with techniques, tips and tools to help you deliver them in your classroom.

12.30pm   Lunch 1.30pm

 Option – Hazards • Areas of content including suitable case study exemplars • Forms of assessment – including the 30-mark essay

• Focus on the changes to the forms of assessment for the Core and Option topics

2.30pm

 Option – Ecosystems under stress • Areas of content including suitable case study exemplars • Forms of assessment – including the 30-mark essay

Course fee: £249 + VAT

3.30pm


Course codes: GEA140616 / GEA220616

4.00pm

  Course ends

• Explore areas of the content in detail and receive case studies to use with your classroom

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11.30am  Core – Landscape Systems: explore one of hot desert, coastal, glacial landscapes • Areas of content including suitable case study exemplars • Forms of assessment – including the 15- (A)/18- (AS) mark extended prose questions

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INTRODUCING THE NEW AQA GEOGRAPHY A-LEVEL - CORE AND OPTIONS

RELEVANT FOR AQA

NEW SPEC

Presenter:

9.45am

David Redfern


Location:

10.05am  The up-to-date situation • A brief overview of the new A-level course

Central London: Friday, 17 June 2016

A-LEVEL


10.20am  Physical Core – The Carbon and Water Cycles • Discuss how to approach this new area of study

Why attend?


From September 2016, all of the new A-level courses in Geography will have to study areas of content that are Core, in Physical Geography, Human Geography and Fieldwork. This Core content will form at least 60% of the course for the new linear A-level. Join David as he discusses and advises how you can make a smooth transition to the new areas of study whilst exploring how you can approach teaching them. • Examine the nature in which the Core, and the Optional areas, will be covered in the new AQA GCE course • Look at how to make the new AS co-teachable within this structure

11.15am  Physical Core – Landscape Systems Explore Landscapes in: • Drylands • Coastal areas • Glaciated areas 12.00pm  Physical Options 12.30pm   Lunch 1.30pm

 Human Core – Global Systems and Global Governance • Examine themes of trade, development, human rights and the geopolitics of intervention

2.15pm

 Human Core – Changing Place • Look at areas of study to include a local place and a contrasting place

3.00pm

 Human Options and Fieldwork

3.45pm

  Course ends

Course fee: £249 + VAT Course code: GEA170616

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PLANNING TO TEACH THE NEW GEOGRAPHY GCSE B

NEW SPEC

RELEVANT FOR EDEXCEL

GCSE

Presenters:

10.00am


Bob Digby & Cameron Dunn

10.15am

 Welcome and introductions

Location:

10.20am

 Planning change • An overview of the big changes and support in the planning of a new SoW for the specification • Examining the demands of assessments in more detail, including the implications of the revised AO

11.15am

  Morning coffee

11.30am

 New content and case studies: Global issues and UK themes • Approaches to teaching Global issues (Unit 1), including suggested themes, concepts and case studies • Explore UK and Local Geography (Unit 2), with an emphasis on landscapes, geomorphology, weather and the UK’s evolving human landscape

12.30pm

  Lunch

1.30pm

 Integrating new skills required, including DME skills (Unit 3) • Teaching cartographic and graphical skills throughout the course, plus the special skills needed to achieve success in the DME • Providing opportunity for higher-order maths and statistical concepts

2.30pm


2.45pm

 Planning Fieldwork for GCSE • A consideration of the need to undertake high quality Fieldwork in order to support the demands of the assessment • Fieldwork locations and opportunities; planning a successful trip

3.45pm


4.00pm

  Course ends

Central London: Friday, 10 June 2016

Why attend? Whether you are new to the Edexcel qualification or delivered the legacy specification and need clarity on the changes including: structure, content and assessment demands, this course is for you. Experienced presenters Bob and Cameron will walk you through the key decisions and implementation strategies needed to begin both the planning and delivery of the new 2016 Edexcel Geography GCSE B specification. • Consider the weightings of topics and plan the integration of new content to match the revised assessment demands • Look at the range of new themes, both the global scale and UK dimension • Identify opportunities for a range of Higher Order Thinking skills, for both the Fieldwork, DME and other parts of the assessment Course fee: £249 + VAT Course code: GEG100616

DELIVERING NEW EDEXCEL GCSE B GEOGRAPHY SPECIFICATION

NEW SPEC


GCSE

Presenters:

10.00am


Bob Digby & Cameron Dunn

10.15am

 Key changes • Structure, content, assessment and the role of Fieldwork • The new Mark Schemes and question tariff/command word structure

11.15am


11.30am

 New content and case studies • Approaches to teaching the new Global content, its themes and case studies • Exploring UK content with a focus on Physical Geography and landscape

12.30pm

  Lunch

1.30pm

 Integrating skills • How to deliver the skills embedded in the content, and how these will be assessed • A review of how the DME model has changed • Integrating Fieldwork - how much, where, and when?

2.30pm


2.45pm

 Preparing for the exams • The demands of short and extended writing questions on the new non-tiered exam papers • Preparing for Fieldwork questions • The new DME and how the assessment is structured

4.00pm

  Course ends

Location: Central London: Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Why attend? Join experts Bob and Cameron to explore how the 2016 specification differs in terms of structure, content and assessment to the outgoing one and focus on Decision Making Exercise (DME) and its demands. This full-day workshop will provide you with approaches to teaching the new content and techniques that will help you to prepare your students for their exams. • Review the new UK and Global content and explore what case studies you can use that will engage your students in their learning • Explore how you can prepare students for the new exam papers and examine the demands of assessment • Focus on the Decision Making Exercise and its demands, as well as the Fieldwork dimension to the UK paper Course fee: £249 + VAT Course code: GE121016

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GCSE GEOGRAPHY EDEXCEL B: EXAM SKILLS Presenters: Bob Digby & Cameron Dunn


Online: Friday, 29 April 2016

Why join? Join Bob and Cameron to focus on exam skills for GCSE Geography B. • Interpreting short versus long questions for Units 1 and 2 • Look at successfully answering the extended 6-8 mark questions for Units 1 and 2 • Prepare for the Unit 3 Decision Making Exams

2.30pm Introductions and sound checks • Understanding key words and command words • Using data stimulus materials: graphs, maps and images • Short and extended exam questions: How to interpret and answer them, including active practice marking exercises • Unit 3: what is a ‘Geographical Decision’ and how to prepare to make one • Unit 3 exam questions: using the Resource Booklet, being synoptic and writing detailed and balanced answers 4.00pm

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EXAM SKILLS FOR EDEXCEL A2 UNITS 3 AND 4 Presenter: Bob Digby

Webinar code: GEG290416 RELEVANT FOR EDEXCEL

A2

Online: Friday, 22 April 2016

Why join? Focus on brushing up on exam skills to help students perform in the A2 exams. • Effective use of the Figures in 10-mark data stimulus questions for Unit 3 • How to be successful at essay writing • Being synoptic in Unit 3 Section B • Structuring a high-quality Unit 4 report

3.30pm Introductions and sound checks • A focus on command words and writing styles for higher order thinking • Unit 3 Section A: how to approach the 10-mark data stimulus questions and how to successfully structure a 15-mark essay • Preparing for the Unit 3 Section B Issues Analysis and how best to demonstrate synoptic skills in the exam • A detailed consideration of the Unit 4 research report and what is needed to gain a high mark Webinar code: GEO220416 5.00pm Webinar ends

KEY REVISION TOPICS FOR EDEXCEL A2 UNIT 3 Presenter: Bob Digby


A2

Online: Wednesday, 27 April 2016

Why join? This after school webinar will help your students gain a clearer understanding of Unit 3 Contested Planet. • Look at key terminology, concepts and themes • Consider key case studies and examples • Examine important trends and developments across key topics

3.30pm Introductions and sound checks • Energy futures: evaluating trends in energy demand and supply including the nature of risks to energy security • Water supply: managing water supply problems at different scales and using different technologies • Biodiversity: global trends in ecosystem health and an evaluation of different approaches to managing the biosphere • Superpowers and development: a consideration of the rise of China and other emerging powers in relation to the global development gap 5.00pm

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TEACHING THE PHYSICAL TOPICS IN THE NEW EDEXCEL 2016 GCE GEOGRAPHY SPECIFICATION

NEW SPEC

GCE

Presenters:

10.00am


Cameron Dunn & David Holmes

10.20am

 The latest thinking: Tectonic Processes and Hazards • Exploring the relationship between hazards and disasters as well as key maps and new theoretical models • Looking at up to date case studies and examples of hazard hotspots, mega-disasters and frameworks to understand management

Why attend?

11.15am


Whether you are planning to move to Edexcel, looking for information on how to implement the conversion to the new qualification, or feel unsure about some of the aspects of the new Physical Geography, this course is for you. With some significant differences between this and the legacy GCEs, Cameron and David will walk you through the key decisions and implementation strategies needed to begin both the planning and delivery of the Physical topics in the new 2016 Edexcel Geography GCE specification.

11.30am

 Understanding Landscape and Carbon Systems • The landscape approach: glacial and coastal landscapes • Exploring water and carbon cycles and systems

12.30pm

  Lunch

1.30pm

 Keeping up-to date and the Core Physical concepts • Strategies and websites to help you and your students keep up-to-date with a variety of Physical Geography topics; including skills integration • An introduction to the integrated Physical concepts and their relevance, including risk, resilience, threshold, equilibrium and feedback

2.30pm


2.45pm

 Physical Fieldwork opportunities for both AS and GCE • Exploring the range of Physical Fieldwork opportunities that can be specifically linked to landscapes systems: coasts and glaciation • Looking at system-based Fieldwork: the water and carbon cycles

4.00pm

  Course ends

Location: Central London: Wednesday, 6 July 2016

• Identify how to plan and deliver a systems and skills based approach to the 2016 GCE in Geography • Look at ways to research data and information that supports both the core Physical topics and content as well as Fieldwork Course fee: £249 + VAT Course code: GE060716

TEACHING THE HUMAN TOPICS IN THE NEW EDEXCEL 2016 GCE GEOGRAPHY SPECIFICATION

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GCE

Presenters:

10.00am



10.20am

 The latest thinking: Processes Shaping Places, Global Systems and Governance • Explore the concept of place as well as how and why places vary and the links to regeneration • Build on ideas concepts and theories from GCSE including culture and globalisation

Why attend?

11.15am


Cameron and David will walk you through the key decisions and implementation strategies needed to begin both the planning and delivery of the Human topics in the new 2016 Edexcel Geography GCE specification. This course is perfect for teachers and subject leaders who are planning to move to the Edexcel specification or who want clarity on the new aspects of Human Geography.

11.30am

 Global Development, Human Rights, Identity and Sovereignty • Modern theories of global development and variations in human rights • Links between globalisation and migration, processes of sovereignty and identity

12.30pm

  Lunch

• Identify how to plan and deliver a systems and skills based approach to the 2016 GCE in Geography

1.30pm

 Keeping up-to-date and the Core Human concepts • Strategies and websites to help you and your students keep up-to-date with a variety of human geography topics, including skills integration • An introduction to the integrated human concepts and their relevance, including inequality, representation, interdependence, resilience and sustainability

2.30pm


2.45pm

 Human Fieldwork opportunities for both AS and GCE • The range of Human Fieldwork opportunities that can be specifically linked to shaping places • New qualitative and quantitative Fieldwork and data sources

4.00pm

  Course ends

Location: Central London: Friday, 8 July 2016

• Look at ways to research data and information that supports both the Core Human topics and content as well as Fieldwork Course fee: £249 + VAT Course code: GE080716

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DELIVERING THE NEW EDEXCEL GCE GEOGRAPHY A-LEVEL SPECIFICATION

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GCE

Presenters:

10.00am



10.15am

 Planning over two years • An overview of the main changes and timeline between 2016 and 2018 • Key changes to content; areas that need to be focused on to ensure success for candidates

11.15am


11.30am

 New content and themes • Explore the major new content areas including greater depth in Globalisation and Tectonic Hazards • The Carbon and Water Cycles, and updates to Superpowers

12.30pm

  Lunch

1.30pm

 The structure and demands of the new exams • The demands of the AS exams compared to A-level • Understanding A-level questions, command words, Assessment Objectives and Mark Schemes – including synoptic assessment

2.30pm


2.45pm

 Fieldwork assessment at AS and A-level • Using Fieldwork in Yr 12 - supporting content delivery, integrating skills and preparing for the Yr 13 Individual Investigation • Planning for the demands of the Individual Investigation in 2017-18

4.00pm

  Course ends

Location: Central London: Wednesday, 13 July 2016

Why attend? Perfect for those new to Edexcel A-level or those moving to the specification from another board, this full-day workshop will explore ways of planning the 2 year course, focus on techniques, tools and tips that can be used to integrate AS and A-level delivery and consider the barriers to successful teaching such as AS exam entries, Fieldwork and coursework. • Gain a clearer understanding of the new content and assessment demands • Focus on the process of planning across the whole 2 years of the new Edexcel A-level specification • Explore ways you can integrate AS and A-level delivery Course fee: £249 + VAT Course code: GE130716

NEW EDEXCEL GCE: UNDERSTANDING ASSESSMENT AND FIELDWORK DEMANDS

NEW SPEC


GCE

Presenter:

10.00am


David Holmes

10.15am

 AS assessment of Fieldwork and content • A detailed examination of the AS exam papers, focusing on the familiar and unfamiliar Fieldwork questions in particular

11.15am


11.30am

 A-level question styles and demand • Examine the new style of Mark Schemes and the differences between level descriptors and Assessment Objectives • Explore the meaning of command words and how to address them in extended writing and shorter answer questions

12.30pm

  Lunch

1.30pm

 The Independent Investigation • Look ahead to the A-level Independent Investigation and how to lay the foundations for it in Yr 12 • Consider the Independent Investigation Mark Schemes and explore the type of ‘product’ that is expected

2.30pm


2.45pm

 A-level Paper 3 Synoptic Assessment and AS Synoptic Questions • AS level synoptic questions and their demands • How to integrate synoptic themes into teaching • Focus on the skills required to meet the demands of new Paper 3 at A-level

4.00pm

  Course ends

Location: Central London: Thursday, 13 October 2016

Why attend? Join David to focus on the new Edexcel GCE assessment and gain a clearer understanding of the demands of question papers and Mark Schemes at A-level, and also AS. David will also provide you with techniques to help you prepare your students for the Fieldwork questions and the Individual Investigation. • Compare the old and new questions in terms of style, demand and structure at A-level and AS • Explore the meaning of ‘synopticity’ and how AS and A-level papers will assess it • Focus on how to prepare your students for the A-level Individual Investigation and its demands, as well as AS Fieldwork questions Course fee: £249 + VAT Course code: GEG131016

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TEACHING THE NEW EDEXCEL GCE AS/YEAR 12 TOPICS

NEW SPEC


GCE

Presenters:

10.00am



10.15am

 Tectonic Processes and Hazards • Key themes and ideas, and the place of examples and case studies in the content • Advice on integrating skills and how these will be assessed at AS and A-level

11.15am


11.30am

 Globalisation • Key differences between the 2008 and 2016 specs in terms of content and concepts • Explore some of the more demanding themes within the new content, including the skills demands

12.30pm

  Lunch

1.30pm

 Teaching the Options and integrating Fieldwork • Focus on the demands of the AS Fieldwork and how to plan for it • Explore in detail the content for the Year 12 Options, with a particular focus on the demands of the Physical Options • Examine how AS Fieldwork can be linked to A-level Independent Investigations

2.30pm


2.45pm

 AS and A-level assessment models • Consider the demands of AS exam papers, especially the synoptic questions and Fieldwork questions • Explore how best to prepare for AS while recognising the demands of A-level exam papers in Year 13

4.00pm

  Course ends

Location: Central London: Wednesday, 9 November 2016

Why attend? Perfect for those entering students for the AS exams in 2017 as well as those waiting until the first A-level exams in 2018, this workshop will focus on the new Year 12 GCE content, explore ways of delivering the more demanding Core themes and provide a clearer picture of the Year 12 Option topics. • Focus on the Core topics of Globalisation and Tectonic Processes and Hazards, especially the new and challenging areas • Consider the detail required for the Year 12 Option content and the demands of ‘local’ places • Identify the key demands of AS and A-level exam papers and Mark Schemes Course fee: £249 + VAT Course code: GE091116

TEACHER WEBINAR EDEXCEL GCE SUMMER 2016 EXAM FEEDBACK Presenter: David Holmes

NEW SPEC


GCE

Online: Wednesday, 19 October 2016

Why join?

3.00pm

Introductions and sound checks

The final exams for the outgoing GCE 2008 specification are in 2017 so this is your last chance to gain feedback on the 2016 exams and explore ways of preparing your students for success. Join David online for this 2 hour webinar that will cover all four AS and A2 Units.

3.05pm

Key areas: • Unit 1: review of overall exam performance focusing on underperforming questions as well as how to approach short and extended questions to maximise marks • Unit 2: focus on the whole exam paper, and explore ways of preparing for different styles of question - data stimulus, essay and Fieldwork •U nit 3: review of performance plus a chance to consider some maximum mark answers and why they achieved high scores •U nit 4: the key features of a Unit 4 research report and how to focus on skills rather than content to meet Mark Scheme demands

• Explore the strengths and weaknesses of performance on Units 1 - 4

• Focus on the key issues in terms of exam preparation and question practice

• Gain a clearer understanding of the Mark Schemes and examine how to make best use of them for summer 2017 preparation Webinar fee: £85 + VAT

4.55pm 5.00pm

Conclusions Webinar ends

Webinar code: GE191016

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THE 2016 GEOGRAPHY TEACHER KEYNOTE CONFERENCE CHANGING PLACES: A-LEVEL GEOGRAPHY KEYNOTE CONFERENCE

NEW SPEC

RELEVANT FOR ALL MAJOR SPECS

A-LEVEL

Presenters:

10.00am


Cameron Dunn, David Holmes, Professor Richard Phillips, David Redfern & Dr. Fiona Smyth

10.15am

 Relationships and connections • Examine how the demographic, socio-economic and cultural characteristics of places are shaped by shifting flows of people, resources, money and investment, and ideas at all scales from local to global • Discover how past and present connections, within and beyond localities, shape places and embed them in the regional, national, international and global scales • The characteristics and impacts of external forces operating at different scales from local to global, including at least one of (i) government policies, (ii) the decisions of multinational corporations, or (iii) the impacts of international or global institutions

11.15am


11.30am

 Meaning and representations • Analyse how humans perceive, engage with and form attachments to places and how they present and represent the world to others, including the way in which everyday place meanings are bound up with different identities, perspectives and experiences • Explore how external agencies, including (but not limited to) governments, corporate bodies and community or local groups make attempts to influence or create specific place-meanings and thereby shape the actions and behaviours of individuals, groups, businesses and institutions • Explore how places may be represented in a variety of different forms and how both past and present processes of development can be seen to influence the social and economic characteristics of places

12.30pm

  Lunch

1.30pm

 Place studies • Explore examples of contrasting (or diverse) local scale Place studies that will be required for the new specifications and create a template for use in your classroom • Examine the developing characters of the places concerned, including people’s lived experiences and changing demographic, cultural and economic characteristics

2.15pm


2.30pm

 People and Place in Regeneration • Explore models of urban and rural regeneration using past and current UK and other examples, to illustrate contrasting community led and agency led approaches • Examine the success of different approaches in an economic, social, demographic and environmental term • Focus on the extent to which the needs of existing communities are addressed by regeneration

3.15pm

 Fieldwork and research • Explore contemporary and relevant Fieldwork and research which gives students an opportunity to take meaning from Place studies • There will be an emphasis on qualitative approaches, as well as GIS enabling students to create narratives and stories, and to have confidence to undertake meaningful “seeing and sensing” Fieldwork • Focus on the analysis of qualitative and semi-quantitative data in order to understand the complex relationships that exist between people and places

4.00pm

  Confernece ends

Location: Central London: Friday, 1 July 2016

Why attend? Join our exciting and expert panel to explore unique ways of teaching the Changing Places topic in the new A-level Geography specifications and allay any concerns you might have with how you could deliver the local scale case studies. Perfect for all teachers delivering A-level Geography, this full-day conference will update and refresh your knowledge and understanding of one of the new trends in Human Geography. Changing Places is one of the Core elements for all of the new A-level Geography specifications which are being taught from September 2016. Although each of the specifications may have its own interpretation of this Core area, there are common concepts such as meaning, representation, relationships and connections of and within Places. Furthermore all students will have to undertake two contrasting place studies, either in the classroom or the Fieldwork context. • Explore contemporary and relevant Fieldwork and research examples which you can use to develop your students’ data manipulation and statistical skills • Update your case studies and examine different models of urban and rural regeneration using past and current examples that can be used in your classroom • Receive examples of contrasting local scale Place studies that explore the developing characters of the places concerned Conference fee: £289 + VAT Save £50 - book before 30 April and pay £239 plus VAT Conference code: GE010716

GUEST SPEAKERS Professor Richard Phillips Richard works at The University of Sheffield as Professor of Human Geography and was part of the Geography ALCAB that reviewed the A-level specifications. Richard was previously Reader in Geography at the University of Liverpool, where he taught for 8 years and also worked collaboratively with the Maritime Museum and Liverpool Museum.

Dr. Fiona Smyth Fiona is a Senior Lecturer in Geography in the School of Environment, Education and Development. After completing her PhD at the University of Manchester, Fiona was appointed as a Lecturer in Geography at the Victoria University of Manchester where she oversaw Admissions, Examinations, Quality Assurance and the Geography Undergraduate Programmes at different points in time.

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RELEVANT FOR ALL MAJOR SPECS

FLIPPED LEARNING AT A-LEVEL: AN INTRODUCTION

A-LEVEL

Presenter:

10.00am


Lesley Clark

10.15am

 Introduction to the principles of Flipped Learning • Explore the principles of ‘flipping’ – how can we flip what is traditionally seen as ‘classwork’ with ‘homework’? • Deal with potential barriers to successful flipping

11.15am


11.30am

 Strategies for the flipped classroom • Build a portfolio of ideas for the classroom – how best to use this time • Discuss increasing the exploratory nature of learning and raising your 1:1 interactions with students

12.30pm

  Lunch

1.30pm

 Strategies to deal with independent learning / homework / assessment • Learn how to use homework to cover basic knowledge and understanding • Explore Schemes of Assessment and discuss where best to assess students

2.30pm


2.45pm

 Using ICT: Possible ICT applications for Flipped Learning • A brief review of helpful ICT applications

2.45pm

 Q&A • Lesley will be available for any questions and to help clarify individual concerns

4.00pm

  Course ends

Locations: Central London: Monday, 27 June 2016 Central London: Monday, 4 July 2016

Why attend? Join Lesley as she introduces what Flipped Learning is and discover new techniques which can radically improve your teaching life. You will explore the opportunities that this cutting edge pedagogy offers teachers of A-level and join in using the methodology during the workshop itself. • Learn how to develop higher level learning opportunities for your classroom • Discuss practical strategies to improve your students’ independence and study skills • Explore ideas to make assessment a more effective learning tool whilst reducing your marking burden Course fee: £249 + VAT Course codes: SM270616 / SM040716

For A* Geography, read Geography Review Geography Review magazine supports your teaching by putting case studies into a context that you can use for discussion, and giving you resources to use in the classroom. In each issue, topical geographical issues are made relevant for A-level students, so they can develop independent learning and exam skills. The Geography Review Magazine Archive offers reliable content and flexible access to 22 years’ worth of magazine articles and additional online resources. It can help students to deepen their subject understanding and improve their research skills at their own pace. Available in print and as an eMagazine, PE Review offers: Expertise at your fingertips

Topical articles written by subject experts and examiners including Dave Redfern and David Holmes.

The latest research

Up-to-date case studies for students to develop skills and understanding and use for top exam answers.

Rolling revision

Regular skills-based features develop students’ approach to exam questions, use of geographical skills, and understanding of key concepts.

To see a recent sample issue of the magazine, the online resources and eReviews, and to request a trial of an eMagazine or the Magazine Archive, please go to:

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MINDFULNESS BASED COACHING INTERVENTION: AN INTRODUCTION TO MINDFUL COACHING PRACTICES Presenter:

10.00am


Susan Chan

10.15am

 Welcome and introduction

Location:

10.20am

 Mindfulness, the background, the benefits • Guided practice

11.15am


11.30am

 Keep fit for the body and the mind • A toolkit for resilience and de-stress • Guided practice

12.30pm

  Lunch

1.30pm

 Approaches to working with students and young people • Being with the ‘difficult’ and getting them to recognise their mind • Guided practices for students and young people • Experience greater well-being

2.25pm


2.35pm

 Approaches to working with students and young people • Creating space in their mind • Coping with the everyday stresses and strains of adolescent life • Building on the strength of good

• Improve decision making choices

3.15pm

 Plenary, discussion and feedback

• Reduce levels of stress

4.00pm

  Course ends

Central London: Thursday, 23 June 2016

Why attend? Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgementally. This course is perfect for professionals with a teaching or coaching role within a school or college looking for training. Course presenter, Susan Chan, will also provide you with a downloadable file with a range of Mindfulness coaching practices specifically created for this CPD course.

The programme will be focused at two levels: 1 Individual • A background to Mindfulness • Take part in activities to try techniques and skills

• Create a work/life balance • Personal well-being • Build up personal, interpersonal and communication skills

PRESENTER

• Use these skills to have a positive impact on negative actions and reactions with students

Susan Chan

2 Application of Mindfulness coaching approaches to young people

Susan is an accredited de-stress consultant, business mentor with the Chamber of Commerce and an accredited CPD provider for Education Scotland.

Research indicates that a Mindfulness programme can have the potential to allow the students to: • Experience greater well-being • Cope with mental stresses linked to being anxious or depressed • Fulfil potential and improve personal and academic skills • Be more creative, calm and relaxed

Feedback from last year's course

• Manage everyday stresses and strains of adolescent life • Improve concentration and focus Course fee: £249 + VAT Course code: MIND230616

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PRINT AND DIGITAL RESOURCES

Did you know that we are also publishing textbooks and resources for the new GCSE and A-level specifications? As well as Teacher Training days and webinars, we can support you with our print and digital resources that are written by subject specialists including John Widdowson, Sarah Wheeler, Andy Palmer and Cameron Dunn. We are working closely with every exam board to ensure that you have trusted resources for 2016, whichever specifications you choose. To see samples of our range of textbooks visit: hoddereducation.co.uk/geography today or attend one of our CPD events this year.

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