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AQA GCSE Drama: Maximising Outcomes in the Written Paper
Course Code: T0439 £249.00
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This new practical, evidence-informed course is designed for teachers of AQA GCSE Drama who want to maximise student success in the written examination. Focusing on both the Set Text and Live Theatre Evaluation, the course explores what distinguishes high-performing responses and how teachers can develop students' confidence, analytical skills and exam technique throughout the GCSE course. Drawing on examiner guidance, current classroom practice and proven teaching strategies, delegates will gain practical approaches to teaching the written paper alongside resources and activities that can be implemented immediately. The course will focus on raising attainment by strengthening subject knowledge, developing students' evaluative writing and ensuring they understand precisely what examiners are looking for in the highest-mark responses.BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Gain a clear understanding of the assessment requirements and expectations for the AQA written paper
- Explore practical strategies for teaching both the Set Text and Live Theatre Evaluation with confidence
- Develop effective approaches to building students' analytical, evaluative and extended writing skills
- Examine exemplar responses to identify the features of top-band answers.
- Take away practical teaching resources, revision activities and feedback strategies that can be used immediately.
- Learn how to avoid common misconceptions and maximise students' performance across all sections of the written paper.
PROGRAMME
10.00am: Introduction and Reflection on Previous Exam Series.- Reviewing key feedback and lessons from the most recent written examination series
- Using examiner reports to inform teaching practice and improve student outcomes
- Developing effective revision checklists and retrieval strategies for the written paper
- Understanding the needs of different learners: developing higher-order thinking and differentiating for success
10.45am: Break
11.00am: Section B – Study of the Set Text
- Effective approaches to exploring the set text and developing students' own interpretations
- Practical strategies for teaching the set text through both practical and written work
- Building students' understanding of acting and design concepts within the set text
- Moving from secure responses to top-band answers: what examiners are looking for
- Examining high-quality exemplar responses for Section B and identifying the features of success
1.00pm: Lunch
2.00pm: Section C – Live Theatre Response
- Developing students' confidence in analysing and evaluating live theatre effectively
- Planning and preparing for the live theatre component throughout the course
- Exploring top-band responses and the analytical skills required for the highest marks
- Practical approaches to helping students write perceptive and well-supported evaluations
3.00pm: Break
3.15pm: Final Comments and Q&A
- Key takeaways, next steps and opportunities for questions and professional discussion
3.30pm: Depart
GCSE - Code: T0439AQA GCSE Drama: Maximising Outcomes in the Written Paper
COURSE LEADER
Megan Cambridge trained at Rose Bruford Drama School and, after spending time as a professional actor, transitioned into teaching in 2011. She has gained a wealth of experience in state schools and has held a Subject Leader role since 2018, driving improvements in student performance across all ability levels and leading curriculum development.
Megan is also an experienced examiner for AQA, assessing both the GCSE written and practical examinations. Her experience in examining has deepened her understanding of assessment criteria and student success.
Alongside her leadership and examining roles, Megan is passionate about performing arts education. She owns and runs her own performing arts school, delivering weekend classes to inspire and develop young performers, sharing her passion and love for the arts beyond the classroom.
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