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New to Teaching Pearson Edexcel GCSE History
Course Code: T0444 £299.00
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Our brand-new version of this ever popular practical, examiner-led course is designed for teachers who are new to teaching Pearson Edexcel GCSE History, whether they are ECTs, new to the specification or returning to GCSE History after a break. The course provides a clear and accessible guide to the structure of the specification, the demands of each examination paper and the knowledge and skills students need to succeed. Led by experienced examiner Lydia Hasan, the day will demystify the assessment process, explain exactly what examiners are looking for, and provide practical approaches to planning, teaching and assessing the course with confidence. Delegates will leave with classroom-ready resources, a clear understanding of how to structure the two-year course, and practical strategies to support students of all abilities from the very start.BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Develop confidence in teaching the Pearson Edexcel GCSE History specification
- Understand what examiners expect across every paper and question type
- Learn practical strategies for planning and teaching the course effectively, leaving ample time for revision in year 11
- Explore approaches to supporting lower-attaining students and securing Grade 4 outcomes
- Take away ready-to-use resources and practical teaching strategies for immediate classroom use
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Teachers delivering Pearson Edexcel GCSE History for the first time
- Early Career Teachers (PGCE, SCITT, ECTs) teaching GCSE History
- Teachers moving from another GCSE History specification to Pearson Edexcel
- Heads of History supporting new members of their department
- Any History teacher looking to refresh their understanding of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE course
PROGRAMME
10.00am: Getting Started with Pearson Edexcel GCSE History- Exploring the structure and content of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE History specification
- Understanding the importance of command words and assessment objectives
- Developing confidence in interpreting the different GCSE question types
10.30am: Understanding the Three Examination Papers
- Exploring the common features and skills assessed across Papers 1, 2 and 3
- Understanding the specific demands of the Historic Environment questions in Paper 1
- Developing effective approaches to the Period Study questions in Paper 2
- Building confidence in teaching Sources and Interpretations in Paper 3
11.30am: Break
11.45am: Teaching Extended Writing with Confidence
- Developing effective approaches to 12-mark questions across all three papers
- Teaching successful responses to the 16-mark essays in Papers 1 and 2
- Building confidence in teaching the Paper 3 interpretations 16-mark question
1.15pm: Lunch
2.00pm: Supporting Lower-Attaining Students
- Understanding what students need to achieve a Grade 4 pass
- Using the mark schemes to plan effective teaching and intervention
- Prioritising AO1 knowledge to maximise success for lower-attaining students
2.45pm: Teaching the Specification with Confidence
- Teaching the thematic study in Paper 1 without overwhelming students
- Making the depth studies in Paper 2 more accessible and manageable
- Using chronology effectively to strengthen students' understanding in Paper 3
3.50pm: Depart
GCSE - Code: T0444New to Teaching Pearson Edexcel GCSE History
COURSE LEADER
Lydia Hasan has over a decade of experience teaching History in inner-city London secondary schools and is an expert Pearson Edexcel GCSE History examiner, consistently receiving an Exceeded Expectations grading. As an experienced Head of History, she combines extensive classroom expertise with detailed examiner knowledge to help teachers understand exactly how marks are awarded.
Her approach focuses on making GCSE History accessible through practical teaching strategies, simplified assessment guidance and explicit modelling of successful exam responses. Her proven methods have consistently secured strong outcomes for students
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