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A level Geography Network (Edexcel)
(Status: Running)
Booking Code Price (£) Total Places
GGB50301 89 40
Booked Pending Available
21 0 19
 
Development activity intended for...
Geography teachers of Geography A level (Edexcel).
 
Aim of development activity...
This is a networking opportunity, which will allow you to keep in regular touch with colleagues following the Edexcel A level specification. This session will include feedback on the January exams and on helping students maximize their achievement in the summer exams.
 
The objectives of the development activity are...
Practical advice on extended writing at AS Level - practice marking using exemplar student work; Learning from the Jan 2010 Unit 3 Contested planet exams - practice marking using exemplar student work; A chance to consider the pre-release materials for Units 3 and 4; The 'perfect' Unit 4 report - unlocking the generic mark scheme.
 
Outline of learning methods
There will be tutor input and small group discussions. Plentiful resources will be provided in paper based and electronic format.
 
Additional information
The network meeting is is available to all teachers of Edexcel A level Geography. As well as Staffordshire schools teachers from the Midlands and North West also regularly attend.
 
Tutor Information
Cameron Dunn, Chief Examiner for the Edexcel A level and Sue Warn, MBE. Both are very experienced examiners, very effective advisers on improving standards at A level geography and excellent speakers.
 
This Development Activity Is Run Over The Following Sessions
Date Time Venue Tutor(s)
07-05-2010 12:00-16:30 Seabridge Kate Russell

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