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Teaching the New Secondary Curriculum in Geography with Confidence and Creativity

Get yourself ready for the biggest changes to the National Curriculum in 25 years

Much ink has been spilled on the changes to National Curriculum teaching and assessment. This practical course will cut through the hype and completely prepare you for what these changes actually mean in terms of secondary Geography teaching.

Course Content

The key differences and new expectations in the revised •Geography curriculumDeveloping an exciting and engaging Geography curriculum •with the Programmes of Study and ‘core knowledge’ at its heartUsing proven techniques to adapt existing lesson plans and •schemes of work to meet the new curriculum requirementsHow to provide effective progression between key stages - skills •to cope with GCSE requirementsAssessing accurately and monitoring progress effectively•

Course Dates and Locations

Course Ref: 8234PFLPrice: £299+VAT

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8234 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

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Outstanding Lessons in Geography: What the Inspector Looks for

How to survive and thrive throughout the Ofsted inspection process

Striving to put best practice in place for the day the inspector calls will stand you in good stead for enhancing the learning experience and improving outcomes for your students in every lesson. During this course, geography teachers will gain a full understanding of what Ofsted are looking for.

Course Content

Understanding the Ofsted Criteria – what makes a lesson •satisfactory, good or outstanding?What do outstanding geography lessons look like: proven •examples10 outstanding geography lesson plans and ideas for creating •your ownSelf-Evaluation: recognising your own strengths and weaknesses•Personalised action planning: what you can do to improve your •own best practice



Very informative and good tips - I will be trialing some different strategies in my

class.

Laura Pienaar - Bexleyheath School


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Geography: Stretching and Challenging the Gifted and Talented

A practical guide to getting the most out of your gifted students and stretching their abilities

During this course, teachers and teaching assistants will learn how to identify, support, set targets for and monitor gifted and talented pupils in geography. You will explore practical ideas for adapting your existing schemes of work and current classroom practice to ensure you are constantly stretching and challenging your most gifted pupils.

Course Content

Identifying your gifted and talented learners•Adapting schemes of work to meet the needs of the most able•Ensuring activities and resources encourage creativity, •exploration and development of ideasStretching pupils with different learning styles and different gifts•Setting targets which challenge and motivate•Monitoring pupil progress to ensure effective provision•



Up-to-date materials. Good ideas for use in the classroom.

James Wolfenden - Great Marlow School


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Leading a Successful Geography Department

Practical strategies and techniques to equip you for leadership of a high-achieving department

Whether you are a newly appointed or experienced head of geography, this course will give you the strategies and techniques to lead your department to successful exam results with engaged students.

Course Content

Planning an effective geography curriculum•Promoting high standards of teaching and learning•Using school and departmental data effectively: pupil tracking •and performance indicatorsEffective self-evaluation and creating a departmental •development planResourcing and budgeting•Leading the team – effective leadership styles and techniques to •minimiseconflict



I found this really useful particularly as I am a new HOD.

Naomi Byart - Bishop’s Stortford College


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Improving Performance in Geography GCSE

The essential guide to improving students’ GCSE performance with successful and practical strategies

Practical strategies for improving students’ performance in geography GCSE will be explored in this one-day course. In addition to gaining an in depth understanding of the assessment criteria andhowtofulfilthese,delegateswilllearnabouttechniquesforengaging, motivating and enhancing students’ recall. This course is suitable for those new to the subject as well as those aiming to gain new ideas.

Course Content

UnderstandingassessmentcriteriaforcoreGCSEspecifications•Strategies to improve student understanding of key concepts•Enhancing performance by motivating students for learning•Effective differentiation in geography – meeting the needs of •every learnerImproving students’ recall and maximising exam performance•



Course was very useful. I shall go back to school with ideas and more

confidence for teaching.

Lorraine Wincup - Wodensborough Community Technology College


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Maximising Progress in Geography Through Assessment for Learning

Using formative assessment to re-invigorate achievement in Geography

The effective use of formative assessment has been highlighted in Ofsted reports on Geography as an area requiring improvement. This course examines strategies for using AfL to ensure that while progress is maximised, students are engaged and motivated and involved in celebrating their own achievements. It is suitable for anyone involved in teaching Geography.

Course Content

Using baseline data in KS3•The positive impact of AfL in your Geography department•Embedding assessment into your schemes of work, lesson •planning and markingDeveloping clear learning outcomes and setting effective •targetsProviding effective feedback to motivate and raise •achievementThe importance of peer assessment and self-assessment•



Very concise and practical ideas.

Nigel Caunt - The Brunts Academy


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Maximising Progress by Differentiating in Geography

Practical approaches to raising standards of achievement by effective differentiation

Effective differentiation is key to enabling every student to reach their potential in the geography classroom. This course explores practical approaches to creating differentiated schemes of work and lesson plans, enabling you to engage, motivate and stretch every member of the class.

Course Content

Differentiation as a tool to maximise enjoyment and •achievementAssessing the needs of students of different abilities and effective •ways to bridge the gap between those abilitiesResources and strategies for planning differentiated schemes of •work in geographyProviding an engaging and supportive learning environment•Action plan - how to apply today’s course back at school•



Excellent information given - really relevant and I will be able to take a lot

back to school.

Andrew Jones - Archbishop Beck Catholic Sports College


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GCSE Geography: High Impact Teaching Ideas

Exciting ideas to increase enjoyment and maximise achievement at GCSE

At GCSE, the relentless drive for results can, understandably, lead to an over-emphasis on content rather than enjoyment of the subject. However, keeping your students engaged and motivated is a major key to success. This course looks at practical ways of adapting your existing lesson plans and introducing some new teaching ideas to increase enjoyment and raise achievement.

Course Content

What motivates and engages KS4 students?•Tweaking your schemes of work and lesson plans to include a •wider range of approachesAppealing to the needs of all types of learners•Asking the ‘big questions’ – developing critical thinking skills •through an enquiry approach to teaching GeographyMaking Geography relevant - formulating engaging study •questions for your controlled assessmentUsing effective assessment and feedback to drive achievement•



Gave me a host of new ideas to try and it was good to talk to other people

outside of school.

Charlotte Jones - The Mirus Academy


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Maximising Performance in KS5 Geography

Motivating A-level students to reach their full potential

For those who are new to teaching Geography at A level, or for those who simply wish to refresh their approach, this course explores ideas for maintaining your students’ enthusiasm for the subject whilst pursuing the relentless drive towards results. Delegates will discuss how to keep Geography engaging, interesting and relevant at KS5, as well as examining ways of ensuring that students maximise their potential.

Course Content

Managing the transition from GCSE – helping your students to •understand what is expectedDeveloping schemes of work that maintain interest and •engagementEncouraging independent thought and critical analysis•Ensuring students understand how to meet the exam criteria•Developing students’ written responses•Revision techniques and using ‘mock’ exams as a positive •learning experience



Encourages creativity/inspired me to be inventive once again.

Rachael Biggs - Plumstead Manor / Negus School


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Geography: A Guide for Non-Specialists

Applying your teaching experience to successful delivery of the Geography curriculum

By building on your existing teaching skills and exploring how these can be applied within the context of the geography classroom, this course will enable you to maximise the achievement and enjoyment of your students. Key curriculum topics, popular lesson activities and common problem areas will be discussed. This course is for experienced teachers who are new to teaching geography and TAs who would like to enhance their subject knowledge.

Course Content

National Curriculum at KS3 and 4: an overview•Key geographical concepts and how to teach them•Successfullyteachingcurriculumareasstudentsoftenfindhard•to graspTeaching techniques for popular topics•How to interpret and use existing lesson plans•What Ofsted expect of an outstanding geography lesson•



Really relevant and practical for the classroom. Very experienced course

leader, presented well.

Rachel Williams - Batley Girls’ High School


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Over 250 courses aimed at teachers, heads of department, middle and senior leaders and school support and premises staff.

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Geography Training Courses · Improving Performance in Geography GCSE The essential guide to improving students’ GCSE performance with successful and practical strategies Practical