Course Description s50

Title: Preparing students for linear exams in Post 16 Biology RE211 / N02 Summary: This continuing professional development will help you to move away from last minute revision strategies to supporting your students across the GCSE or A level course Target school(s): Secondary Specific schools Excluding VA schools For attention of: Heads, Science teachers Author: Emma Curties Contact: Emma Curties Email: [email protected] Telephone: 020 7935 4704 Newsletter Date: Monday 29th February Action required/ To book click here: https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/70141/preparing- due date: students-linear-exams-post-16-biology Course description The move away from modular examinations and controlled assessment requires teachers to develop effective strategies that promote a holistic view of the subject. This continuing professional development will help you to move away from last minute revision strategies to supporting your students across the GCSE or A level course. You will identify current strengths, and opportunities for change, both at long and short-term level. You will also consider the implications of current research into what helps students be more successful.

Outcomes - you will be able to:  Recognise the opportunities of change and identify actions that will have the highest impact  Identify ways of strengthening retention of subject knowledge, and examination technique  Start to plan for progression in schemes of learning

When:17th March 2016 Venue: Kingsbury High School, Princes Avenue, Kingsbury, NW9 9JR View on Google Map Time: 9.30-4.00PM Course fee: Maintained: £110 (£215 before 50% refund through Impact Award) Non-maintained: £435

To book click here: https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/70141/preparing-students-linear-exams-post-16- biology

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