Description
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This course is targeted and designed for all teachers who are new to or have limited experience of taking students through the Pearson Edexcel GCSE PE specification. The day will give delegates guidance, realistic practical advice and proven strategies on how to deliver an enjoyable and successful course.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Gain top teaching tips and realistic practical advice based on current practice
- Gain ideas and materials to teach successfully in all theory areas
- Gain a clear understanding of how to deliver Components 3 (Practical) and 4 (PEP)
- Examine exemplars of good practice to improve student examination success
PROGRAMME
Overview of the specification
10.00 – 11.00am
- Key challenges and opportunities – areas to focus your teaching around
- Teaching ideas and approaches to make sure that students maintain progress and motivation
- Making effective links between practical and theory
Morning Break
11.00 – 11.15am
Meeting the challenge of Paper 1 topics: Fitness and body systems
11.15 – 12.45pm
Meeting the challenge of Paper 1 topics:
- Preparing all students for success on Paper 1 – the key questions which they struggle and methods to overcome this
- How to meet the demands of the different question types successfully in your teaching
- Embedding an understanding of data so students can analyse information effectively
Lunch
12.45 – 1.30pm
Planning for successful teaching in Paper 2: Health and Performance
1.30 – 2.45pm
- Delivering the key concepts and teaching theory through practical activities
- How assessment is carried out for Paper 2
- Successful strategies to support students in the extended writing question
Afternoon Break
2.45 – 2.50pm
Components 3 and 4: The NEA
2.50 – 3.30pm
- Component 3: developing and demonstrating high level practical performance
- Component 4: supporting students to produce a high-quality PEP
- Making effective links between practical and theory
Final Top Tips
3.30 – 3.45pm
- Plenary & discussion (with afternoon tea)
- Opportunity for questions