summer cpd training brochure

SUMMER

TRAINING

COURSES 2012

Course List

A summary of our Summer training courses are below

1.PE and Sport Summer conferenceManchester 6th July

2. Supporting learners to achieve distinction grade criteria in BTEC Sport

3. Getting ready for Level 2 BTEC Sport 2012

3. Introduction to BTEC First (All Subjects)

4. Improving student grades in A-Level Physical Education(AQA)

5. AS and A-Level Teaching: Selected topics from the specification made easy

6. Teachers brand new to BTEC L2 Art and Design

7. L2 BTEC Art and Design. Getting it right, time to evaluate your programme delivery so far

8.Developing and delivering the new 2012 specification in Performing Arts

9.Role of the Quality Nominee - Made Easy

How to book

CALL: 0845 544 1937FAX: 0845 544 1946E-Mail: [email protected]: www.subjectsupport.co.uk

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CALL: 0845 544 1937FAX: 0845 544 1946E-MAIL: [email protected] the booking form on our web site: www.subjectsupport.co.uk

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PE and Sport Summer ConferenceCourse Information

We are delighted to be able to bring you our first PE and Sport Summer conference. The conference has workshops that cover the following PE and Sport subject areas: A-Level PE (AQA), BTEC Sport and GCSE PE (Edexcel).

The one day conference will bring you fully up to date with the latest developments in each subject area. The content will show delegates how to ensure that they are running high quality programmes and allows delegates to select workshops from different subject areas or to stay with one subject area for the full day. Each subject area has four distinct workshops that focus on key areas within each subject. Teachers will develop their knowledge, skills and confidence and

will have opportunities to collect information and ask questions.

Course Content

• The workshop titles in each subject area are detailed above. At the time of booking we require you to select the workshops that you would like to attend

Early Booking Discount

Book before 1st June to get a 10% discount off the first delegate.

Date and Venue

• 6th July Manchester

COURSE COST

£140 + VAT for the first delegate

£90 + VAT Second delegate from the same organisation



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Supporting learners to achieve distinction grade criteria in BTEC Sport

Course Information

This is a brand full-day training course that will equip delegates to support learners to achieve distinction grade criteria in BTEC Sport. The course will instill confidence and an understanding of exactly what is required to ensure that learners are able to carry out distinction tasks and attain the top grade in this qualification.The course will focus on Level 2 criteria from Units 1 and 2.The training programme will show delegates how to develop and use their higher order thinking skills to achieve distinction criteria. Teachers will develop their knowledge, skills and confidence and will have opportunities to collect information and ask questions.

This is a must have course for teachers and schools who strive to improve

students grades and maximise average point scores for their students.

Course Content

• The importance of a high quality assignment brief to guide learners

• Using the active verbs to support attainment

• How to interpret the active verbs and unit content

• How Internal Verification can support assessors

• Using alternative methods of evidence to support learner engagement

• The importance of assessor feedback



Dates and Venues

• 22nd June - Newcastle• 26th June - Manchester• 28th June - Southampton• 3rd July - Birmingham• 10th July - Belfast

COURSE COST


£110 + VAT for additional user logins








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Getting ready for Level 2 BTEC Sport 2012Course Information

This new and informative course will thoroughly prepare delegates to deliver the new BTEC Sport specification to be implemented from September 2012 in Wales. The course will ensure that delegates feel confident to implement the changes and maintain or enhance learner grades in their centre.

The one day training programme will bring you fully up to date with the new BTEC Level 2 First Qualifications. The content will show delegates how to ensure that they are running a quality Level 2 BTEC Programme and will support centres in ensuring that their Internal Verification process is rigorous and robust. Teachers will develop their knowledge, skills and confidence and will have opportunities to collect information and ask questions

Course Content

• Integrating assignments from different Units

• External Assessment• Opportunities for Practical

Assessments• Delivery Methods• Internal Verification and

Quality Assurance



Dates and Venues

• 13th July - Wrexham

• 16th July - Swansea

COURSE COST


£110 + VAT Further delegates from the same organisation








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Introduction to BTEC First (All Subjects)Course Information

Introducing an innovative course for centres and/or staff that are new to or still developing BTEC First courses. Subjects and staff that may benefit from this course include: Travel & Tourism, Health and Social Care, Art and Design, Music, Media, ICT and Business, though this list is not exhaustive.

This course will bring you fully up to date with the BTEC First Qualifications (2010 specifications). The full day training programme will involve practical ideas for use in the classroom, review the basics of the BTEC and will support centres in the development of their Internal Verification process. Teachers will develop their knowledge, skills and confidence and will have opportunities to collect information and ask questions

Course Content

• The Fundamentals of BTEC

• Designing effective assignment

briefs

• Being confident when

assessing learner work

• Successful Internal Verification



Dates and Venues

• 21st June - Newcastle• 29th June - Exeter• 4th July - Oxford• 9th July - Belfast• 11th July - Liverpool

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Improving student grades in A-Level Physical Education (AQA)

Course Information

A fantastic training course delivered by Mike Murray a thoroughly experienced chief examiner and course teacher. This superb one-day programme will fully equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure that you can maximise your learner’s chances of success with AQA A-Level PE. The course will provide you with information on how to successfully improve student grades in this advanced level qualification.

Course Content

AS Overview of the teaching year

• Schemes of work• Different approaches• Exam structure and different

styles of questions

• Teaching to the examination requirements

• Innovative approaches• Coursework Maximising

student achievementA2 Overview of the teaching year

• Schemes of work• Fitting in the coursework• The Exam Paper - different

styles of questions• Structured Questions • Longer answer/essay questions• Practical Coursework What,

when, how, where, how long• Written coursework• What is required• How to structure the detail



Dates and Venues

• 9th July - Leeds

• 11th July - Birmingham

• 12th June - ONLINE. 4 - 6 p.m. Improving student grades in AS Physical Education (AQA). COST: £70 + VAT first login, £30 + VAT Additional User logins

• 27th June - ONLINE. 4 - 6 p.m. Improving student grades in A2 Physical Education (AQA). COST: £70 + VAT first login, £30+ VAT Additional User Logins.

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AS and A Level teaching: Selected topics from the specification made easy

Course Information

A fantastic training course delivered by Carl Atherton, a vastly experienced teacher and author. This superb online programme will look at two major topics from the AS level and A level specification and give ideas and downloadable resources to help you deliver the content in an engaging way. The course is suitable for teachers either new to the skill and psychology sections of the specification or those looking for some ideas and resources to help pep up existing ideas

Course Content

• Theories of LearningA look at the concepts of operant conditioning, observational learning and cognitive theories with the focus on a hands on approach, and a then an

overview of the similar theories of transfer and schema and how to teach these two difficult topics to enhance understanding.

• GroupsThe factors that influence group dynamics will be studied together with an investigation of how team performance can be undermined by social and environmental factors. Again a hands on and interactive approach to the study of these important A level topics will be encouraged.



Dates and Venues

• 18th June - ONLINE. 4 - 5.30 p.m.

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Teachers brand new to BTEC Level 2 Art & Design

Course Information

This is a brand new and informative course that will thoroughly prepare delegates to deliver the BTEC Level 2 qualification in Art and Design. The course will help delegates feel confident to deliver the specification for the first time and to be able to maintain or enhance learner grades in their centre.

This one day course is suitable for teachers that are new to the qualification and is also suitable for teachers that have not had any INSET in this area.The course will guide delegates through planning and delivery models through to verification requirements in this programme area. The day will include interactive

exercises as well as a chance to discuss successful practice, share ideas and ask questions.

Course Content

• Planning & delivery essentials including roles and responsibilities

• How to read and engage with a BTEC unit to enjoy your teaching

• How to write assignments to engage your learners

• Assessment:When and how to assess; giving feedback

• Verification: Who, when and how - Internal Verification/Internal Verifier/Lead Internal Verifier



Dates and Venues

• 18th June - Manchester• 20th June - Birmingham• 22nd June - Southampton

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L2 BTEC Art & Design. Getting it right - Time to review and evaluate your programme delivery so far

Course Information

This is a brand new and informative course that will allow delegates to reflect on their delivery of the BTEC Level 2 qualification in Art and Design. The course will help delegates to get to grips with specification and be able to maintain or enhance learner grades in their centre.This one day course is suitable for all teachers that currently delivering the qualification.The course will guide delegates by looking at the qualification in detail and will give advice on the major issues that face teachers of BTEC Art and Design. The day will include interactive exercises as well as a chance to discuss successful practice, share ideas and ask questions.

Course Content

• Delivery time• Getting learners to meet

deadlines• Assessment - when, how ,how

much?• Feedback• Dealing with missing criteria

achievement• IV/ LIV - when, how, how

much?• Assignments - how many, how

long, how to sustain engagement?

• Sharing experiences• Next steps



Dates and Venues

• 25th June - Manchester• 27th June - Birmingham• 28th June - Southampton

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Developing and Delivering the New (2012) BTEC Level 2 in Performing Arts

Course Information

This new and informative course will thoroughly prepare delegates to deliver the new BTEC Performing Arts specification to be implemented from September 2012. The course will ensure that delegates feel confident to implement the changes and maintain or enhance learner grades in their centre.

This one day course is suitable for new and experienced BTEC teachers in Performing Arts, Dance and Production Arts. It will also be useful for those considering introducing the qualification to their centre. We will explore ways of structuring the qualification, the new External Assessment, how to write a ‘fit for purpose’ Assignment Brief as well as successful Internal Verification. The day will include interactive exercises as well as a chance to discuss successful practice, share ideas and ask questions.

Course Content

• Registrations, Approvals and Structure of the Qualifications

• Planning the course across the life of the programme

• The External Assessment • A detailed look at a Unit • Assessment, Grading and

Tracking • Sample Assignment Briefs• Internal Verification, Lead

Internal Verifier, Standards Verification

• The OSCA2 system • Administration and compiling

evidence



Dates and Venues

• 16th March - Southampton

• 19th March - Birmingham

• 23rd March - Manchester

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Role of the Quality Nominee - Made Easy!

Course Information

Introducing a new course especially designed to support the Quality Nominee in their new role. As the main point of contact for the awarding body, the QN responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the assessment and verification processes are effective in your centre• Your nominated Lead Internal Verifiers for each principal subject area are familiar with awarding body approval conditions and policy requirements• Standards Verification is completed successfully• Preparation and management of the Quality

Review and Development meeting.

This course will guarantee that Quality Nominee’s are fully aware of the expectations of their role and responsibilities.

There will be an opportunity for delegates to produce:

• BTEC Programme Manual• Student Handbook• Staff Handbook for your own

centre

Course Content

• Summarise the Quality Assurance

Processes for all delegates

• Identify types of acceptable quality evidence

i.e. written, oral cross referencing and

verifying etc.

• Provide delegates with advice, guidance and support to ensure the appropriate evidence meets the quality standards of the review and that it is easily accessible for the reviewer.• Develop delegates’ knowledge, skills and confidence associated with the QN role.• Offer the delegates the opportunity to collect information and ask questions



Dates and Venues• 25th June - Liverpool• 2nd July - Birmingham

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