Geography Training Courses
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
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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.
We offer courses in 11 cities across the UK. Click for available dates
Course Content • The key differences and new expectations in the revised Geography curriculum • Developing an exciting and engaging Geography curriculum with the Programmes of Study and ‘core knowledge’ at its heart • Using proven techniques to adapt existing lesson plans and schemes of work to meet the new curriculum requirements • How to provide effective progression between key stages - skills to cope with GCSE requirements • Assessing accurately and monitoring progress effectively
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................................. Course Ref: 8234PFL Price: £299+VAT
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Outstanding Lessons in Geography: What the Inspector Looks for How to survive and thrive throughout the Ofsted inspection process
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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.
We offer courses in 11 cities across the UK. Click for available dates
Course Content • Understanding the Ofsted Criteria – what makes a lesson satisfactory, good or outstanding? • What do outstanding geography lessons look like: proven examples • 10 outstanding geography lesson plans and ideas for creating your own • Self-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
................................. Course Ref: 7911PFL Price: £299+VAT
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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
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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.
We offer courses in 11 cities across the UK. Click for available dates
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 ideas • Stretching 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
................................. Course Ref: 7910PFL Price: £299+VAT
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Leading a Successful Geography Department Practical strategies and techniques to equip you for leadership of a high-achieving department
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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.
We offer courses in 11 cities across the UK. Click for available dates
Course Content • Planning an effective geography curriculum • Promoting high standards of teaching and learning • Using school and departmental data effectively: pupil tracking and performance indicators • Effective self-evaluation and creating a departmental development plan • Resourcing and budgeting • Leading the team – effective leadership styles and techniques to minimise conflict
I found this really useful particularly as I am a new HOD. Naomi Byart - Bishop’s Stortford College
................................. Course Ref: 7913PFL Price: £299+VAT
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Improving Performance in Geography GCSE The essential guide to improving students’ GCSE performance with successful and practical strategies
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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 and how to fulfil these, delegates will learn about techniques for engaging, motivating and enhancing students’ recall. This course is suitable for those new to the subject as well as those aiming to gain new ideas.
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Course Content • Understanding assessment criteria for core GCSE specifications • Strategies to improve student understanding of key concepts • Enhancing performance by motivating students for learning • Effective differentiation in geography – meeting the needs of every learner • Improving 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
................................. Course Ref: 7778PFL Price: £299+VAT
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Maximising Progress in Geography Through Assessment for Learning Using formative assessment to re-invigorate achievement in Geography
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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.
We offer courses in 11 cities across the UK. Click for available dates
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 marking • Developing clear learning outcomes and setting effective targets • Providing effective feedback to motivate and raise achievement • The importance of peer assessment and self-assessment
Very concise and practical ideas. Nigel Caunt - The Brunts Academy
................................. Course Ref: 8084PFL Price: £299+VAT
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Maximising Progress by Differentiating in Geography Practical approaches to raising standards of achievement by effective differentiation
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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.
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Course Content • Differentiation as a tool to maximise enjoyment and achievement • Assessing the needs of students of different abilities and effective ways to bridge the gap between those abilities • Resources and strategies for planning differentiated schemes of work in geography • Providing 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
................................. Course Ref: 7776PFL Price: £299+VAT
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GCSE Geography: High Impact Teaching Ideas Exciting ideas to increase enjoyment and maximise achievement at GCSE
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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.
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Course Content • What motivates and engages KS4 students? • Tweaking your schemes of work and lesson plans to include a wider range of approaches • Appealing to the needs of all types of learners • Asking the ‘big questions’ – developing critical thinking skills through an enquiry approach to teaching Geography • Making Geography relevant - formulating engaging study questions for your controlled assessment • Using 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
................................. Course Ref: 8085PFL Price: £299+VAT
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Maximising Performance in KS5 Geography Motivating A-level students to reach their full potential
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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.
We offer courses in 11 cities across the UK. Click for available dates
Course Content • Managing the transition from GCSE – helping your students to understand what is expected • Developing schemes of work that maintain interest and engagement • Encouraging 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
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Encourages creativity/inspired me to be inventive once again. Rachael Biggs - Plumstead Manor / Negus School
................................. Course Ref: 8089PFL Price: £299+VAT
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Geography: A Guide for Non-Specialists Applying your teaching experience to successful delivery of the Geography curriculum
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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.
We offer courses in 11 cities across the UK. Click for available dates
Course Content • National Curriculum at KS3 and 4: an overview • Key geographical concepts and how to teach them • Successfully teaching curriculum areas students often find hard to grasp • Teaching 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
................................. Course Ref: 7914PFL Price: £299+VAT
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Reasons to choose Creative Education 20 years of experience delivering high quality CPD training to teachers and senior leaders. Over 250 courses aimed at teachers, heads of department, middle and senior leaders and school support and premises staff. Our courses are rated “Good” or “Outstanding” by 99% of delegates. Courses held in 11 convenient locations across the country. Our courses provide you with practical advice and strategies that can be used immediately. Inschool Training can be delivered throughout the year to provide you with the training you want, when you want it. Our ready-made, tried and tested courses can be tailored to meet the needs of you and your staff in an Inschool Training session. A range of e-learning resources to provide a low-cost and flexible means of covering specific topics and issues within school.
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