Teaching AQA A Level Politics for the First Time
Course Code: T0346
£289.00
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This course provides a ‘one stop’ destination for teachers, both experienced and those new to the profession, who are teaching AQA Politics A-level for the first time. It will cover key areas such as planning the course, an overview of key topics, resources and tackling exam style questions. There will also be plenty of opportunity to ask questions throughout the event.BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Understand how the AQA Politics course is structured and assessed
- Gain valuable insights into planning and delivering the course
- Gain an overview of the key topics and the subject areas on which to focus
- Understand what resources are available to teachers for AQA Politics
- Experience an opportunity to share your questions and ideas with fellow teachers and an experienced teacher and trainer
PROGRAMME
10.00am: Problems, strategies and planning
- Welcome and introduction
- Planning for the course and key features/differences of the AQA Politics course
- Planning and delivery
- Resources/co-curricular
11.00am Break
11.15am: Going deeper – a deep dive into the content of all three papers, tips and short cuts.
- Paper 1 UK Politics
- Paper 2 US and comparative politics including unpacking comparative theories
12.30pm: Lunch
1.30pm: Going deeper – a deep dive into the content of all three papers, tips and short cuts cont.
- Paper 3 political ideas and reflections on what optional ideology to teach
2pm: Enhancing Student Learning
- Resources; suggestions and ideas
- Co-curricular opportunities
2.30pm: Break
2.40pm: The Exam
- Specimen questions, answers and marking activity
- Final Q and A session
3.40pm: Depart
A-Level - Code: T0346
Teaching AQA A Level Politics for the First Time
COURSE LEADER
Simon Lemieux is a very experienced teacher and trainer, having run a very successful History and Politics Department at The Portsmouth Grammar School for 27 years until 2024. He still teaches there part time and remains a Senior Teacher. He has authored many textbooks and revision guides for AQA Politics. In addition, he is an Assistant Editor of the student magazine Politics Review where he has written numerous articles and is also a senior examiner with a major examination board.