Description

ABOUT THIS COURSE

This excellent new course is designed for AQA A-Level Biology teachers aiming to enhance their expertise in preparing students for success in Paper 1 The course will delve into key strategies for understanding the exam structure, tackling various question types effectively, providing an intense, advanced, focus on deconstructing questions from paper 1 and deciphering example responses.

There will also be a focus on pedagogy for paper 1, but most importantly on preparing students for the exam. This course will provide a focus on raising a grade B to a grade A/A* and how to do this with specific topics from paper 1. The course will include a section on exam tactics and techniques, with what examiners need to see and how to get your students to do this. .

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

• Gain a deep understanding of how to deliver topics from paper 1 with a focus and purpose to improve attainment
• Increase the number of students with potential for the highest grades in this paper
• Explore many topics from paper 1 with suggestions on how to maintain focus on the end attainment
• Develop a teaching philosophy that is informed, targeted and effective, with proven strategies for teaching challenging content
• Enhance your ability to guide students in effective exam preparation
• Gain resources that you can take away for immediate use in the classroom

PROGRAMME

Examining the Components of Paper 1 and Embedding Effective Pedagogy

10.00am

• Examining the specific requirements of paper 1 – analysing the assessment objectives and their implications
• Understanding the weighting and different sections in the exam
• Identifying the key challenges in this paper and the key skills required for success
• Reviewing the most recent exam – learning from previous mistakes
• Developing smart and effective pedagogy that maximises attainment

Biological Molecules

10.30am

• Developing engaging teaching strategies for complex concepts
• Identifying, addressing and creating specific lesson ideas for challenging content
• How this is likely to be examined – the question types
• Past questions to inform your teaching

Break

11.10am

Cells

11.20pm

• Tackling the problematic areas in Cells
• Building student confidence in dealing with difficult topics
• How Cells are likely to be examined
• Past questions to inform your teaching

Lunch

12.10pm

Organisms Exchange Substances with their Environment

1.10pm

• Lesson ideas – integrating real-life examples for better comprehension
• Developing teaching strategies for complex concepts
• How this is likely to be examined – the question types
• Past questions to inform your teaching

Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms 1

1.50pm

• Effective strategies to navigate tricky areas
• Grappling with complex topics – ensure success with your cohort
• Understanding the anticipated examination structure for the topic
• Drawing insights from past examination questions to enhance your teaching methods

Ensuring Success in Extended Writing Questions

2.30pm

• A look at sample responses and why they have been marked, how they have been marked
• Developing an approach to marking that enables progression of all students
• Marking task: a short, interactive session which involves marking sample responses
• Good habits when marking extended writing questions

Break

3.10pm

Effective Exam Preparation Strategies

3.15pm

• Developing comprehensive revision plans for students
• Implementing formative assessment strategies throughout the course
• Exploring resources and tools for effective exam preparation
• Addressing common pitfalls and challenges in the lead-up to the exam

Depart

3.45pm