EDEXCEL TRAINING EVENTS
2012
INSPIRING CONFIDENCE Learning should be fun. Pearson’s Edexcel qualifications such as the International GCSE, GCSE and GCE are popular with students all around the world because they make learning enjoyable. We are always striving to provide students and teachers with the most modern and relevant qualifications. Whether it is Maths, Biology or Art & Design, our qualifications give students the latest know-how in their chosen area and will motivate them to pursue further education. Through our 2012 training programme we want to help you as a teacher, instructors, head teacher and exams officer give your students the confidence they need to meet their learning potential. Our training courses are designed to create successful student results, and help your centre flourish. We provide you with an option of face-to-face, online or customised training so you can choose where, when and how you want to be trained, making your training relevant and rewarding. A full range of our training courses will be spread over the Academic year 2012/2013. If your subject is not listed in this catalogue, you will find a large selection of online courses for 2012 as well as regional face to face training courses coming up in early 2013. Our face to face training courses are offered at £50 (AED300) per delegates and will be invoiced to the centre after the training date. Please note that all the training courses listed online are in pounds and also note that the course times are according to GMT+1 (UK time).
REGISTRATION To register on a face to face teacher training course, please go to our new Events Search tool and search for your course - start by choosing your region ‘Middle East’ in the drop down section. To register on an online teacher training course, please go to our new Events Search tool and search for your course - start by choosing your region ‘online’ in the drop down section. If you require any further information or training confirmation, please email: trainingmea@edexcel.com
EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF OUR TRAINING FOR CENTRES AND INSTRUCTORS We want you and your students to experience the very best Pearson has to offer. We understand that your success is our success. That is why we are offering Edexcel Centres the chance to participant in a series of training programmes that will help your teachers bring the qualifications alive for their students. It’s all just part of the Pearson service.
See what our 2012 schedule of face to face training events can bring to you and your centre.
DATE
CITY COUNTRY
TRAINING COURSE
EVENT REFERENCE CODE
Sunday 7th October
Riyadh SAUDI ARABIA
GCE Chemistry
11ICHE01/01
Tuesday 9th October
Muscat OMAN
GCE Chemistry
11ICHE01/02
Thursday 11th October
Amman JORDAN
GCE Chemistry
11ICHE01/03
Sunday 14th October
Dubai U.A.E
GCE Chemistry
11ICHE01/04
Sunday 14th October
Dubai U.A.E
GCE Art & Design
11IAD01/01
Sunday 14th October
Kuwait City KUWAIT
GCE Mathematics
11IMAT01/03
Sunday 14th October
Cairo EGYPT
GCE Biology
11IBIO01/01
Monday 15th October
Dubai U.A.E
GCSE Art & Design
11IAD02/01
Monday 15th October
Dubai U.A.E
GCE Chemistry
11ICHE01/05
Tuesday 16th October
Dubai U.A.E
GCE Biology
11IBIO01/02
Wednesday 17th October
Dubai U.A.E
GCE Biology
11IBIO01/03
See what our 2012 schedule of training can bring to you and your centre (continued)
DATE
CITY COUNTRY
TRAINING COURSE
EVENT REFERENCE CODE
Thursday 18th October
Kuwait City KUWAIT
GCE Biology
11IBIO01/04
Saturday 20th October
Riyadh SAUDI ARABIA
GCE Biology
11IBIO01/05
Saturday 20th October
Riyadh SAUDI ARABIA
International GCSE Chemistry
11ICHE02/01
Saturday 20th October
Riyadh SAUDI ARABIA
International GCSE Biology
11IBIO02/01
Saturday 20th October
Cairo EGYPT
International GCSE Arabic as 1st Language
11IARA02/01
Sunday 21st October
Cairo EGYPT
GCE Arabic
11IARA01/02
Monday 22nd October
Doha QATAR
International GCSE Chemistry
11ICHE02/02
Monday 22nd October
Doha QATAR
International GCSE Biology
11IBO02/02
Monday 22nd October
Doha QATAR
GCE Arabic
11IARA01/03
Monday 22nd October
Cairo EGYPT
GCE Mathematics
11IMAT01/01
DATE
CITY COUNTRY
TRAINING COURSE
EVENT REFERENCE CODE
Tuesday 23rd October
Amman JORDAN
GCE Mathematics
11IMAT01/02
Wednesday 24th October
Dubai U.A.E
GCE Arabic
11IARA01/04
Saturday 3rd November
Muscat OMAN
International GCSE Math- 11IMAT02/01 ematics A
Saturday 3rd November
Muscat OMAN
GCE Physics
11IPHY01/20
Tuesday 6th November
Doha QATAR
GCE Physics
11IPHY01/02
Thursday 8th November
Kuwait City KUWAIT
GCE Physics
11IPHY01/03
Tuesday 20th November
Dubai U.A.E
International GCSE, GCSE 11ISCI01/01 Science
Monday 26th November
Dubai U.A.E
International GCSE Physics
11IPHY02/01
Tuesday 27th November
Dubai U.A.E
GCE Physics
11IPHY01/04
Sunday 16th December
Amman JORDAN
International GCSE Arabic as 1st Language
11IARA02/02
GCE Arabic
11IARA01/01
Wednesday Amman 19th December JORDAN
Training course
INTERNATIONAL GCSE The International GCSEs offer students the opportunity to study a relevant and academically thorough qualification recognised across the world. Learners have the possibility to progress into academic or vocational study at level 3 or to higher education. International GCSEs are currently available in 40 unique subjects, and our educational teams have developed the subjects to make the content relevant to students worldwide. Every year, in more than 85 countries around the world, over 100.000 students study Edexcel International GCSE qualification. From Hong Kong to Buenos Aires, from Doha to Berlin, International GCSE qualifications are setting the pathway to future career success and thereby changing lives.
Learn more about our qualifications and courses: International GCSE qualifications Book a place on a training course These 1 day events are designed for teachers who are new to, or need a refresher in understanding the International GCSE subject specifications and the methods of assessment. Delegates will • Reflect on different teaching and learning methods • Go over course planning and preparation • Review monitoring and assessment • Learn how to improve student examination and controlled assessment performance • Be updated on specification changes • (if applicable) • Share good practice techniques in the teaching of the qualification • Be provided with guidance and support
Training course details Number of places
Duration
Timings
Method of delivery
25
1day
Approximately
Classroom
9.30am-4pm
Training course
GCE AS AND A2 We believe that a successful curriculum should enable all your students to achieve. One of the best things about the GCE AS and A2 is the opportunity for students to learn in a modular format in order to bring out the best in each and every student. GCEs are currently available in more than 30 unique subjects. Our educational teams have desgined the subjects with learners in mind to ensure that we offer learners an engaging and varied curriculum. With the GCE AS and A2 qualifications, your learners will be able to direct themselves towards a better future. Whether learners wish to further their studies at some of the world’s best universities or begin their career with a top employer, our qualifications are open doors across the globe.
Learn more about our qualifications and courses: GCE qualifications Book a place on a training course These 1 day events are designed for teachers who are new to, or need a refresher in understanding the GCE subject specifications and the methods of assessment. Delegates will • Reflect on different teaching and learning methods • Go over course planning and preparation • Review monitoring and assessment • Learn how to improve student examination and controlled assessment performance • Be updated on specification changes • (if applicable) • Share good practice techniques in the teaching of the qualification • Be provided with guidance and support
Training course details Number of places
Duration
Timings
Method of delivery
25
1day
Approximately
Classroom
9.30am-4pm
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