New to Teaching AQA GCSE History

Course Code: T0356 £289.00

ABOUT THIS COURSE

This essential course is designed for teachers who are new to delivering AQA GCSE History. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the specification, covering assessment objectives, exam requirements, and effective teaching strategies. The course will help you plan and structure lessons, support students in developing key historical skills, and ensure they meet the demands of the exam. You will leave with the confidence to deliver engaging, high-quality history lessons that prepare students for success.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

  • Gain a thorough understanding of the AQA GCSE History specification
  • Learn how to structure and plan effective lessons across different units
  • Develop strategies for teaching key historical concepts and skills
  • Understand the assessment objectives and marking criteria for exams
  • Discover ways to support and challenge students of all abilities

PROGRAMME

10.00am: Understanding the AQA GCSE History Specification
  • Overview of the qualification structure and key topics
  • Understanding the different papers and question types
  • Key historical skills: explanation, analysis, and evaluation
  • The role of source analysis and interpretations in student success
10.45am: Break
11.00am: Planning and Delivering Engaging Lessons
  • Effective long-term and short-term planning strategies
  • Teaching content while embedding historical skills
  • Using enquiry-based learning to develop critical thinking
  • Differentiation strategies to support mixed-ability groups
11.45am: Mastering Exam Skills
  • Helping students structure strong responses to exam questions
  • Supporting students with extended writing and historical argumentation
  • Strategies for improving source evaluation and interpretations analysis
12.30pm: Lunch
1.30pm: Supporting Student Progression and Achievement
  • Common student misconceptions and how to address them
  • Developing confident and independent historians
  • Embedding revision techniques throughout the course
  • Using assessment data to inform teaching and interventions
2.30pm: Break
2.40pm: Moving Forward – Teaching with Confidence
  • Practical strategies to build engagement and enthusiasm for history
  • Balancing depth and breadth in your teaching
  • Managing workload while delivering high-quality lessons
  • Action planning for your first year of teaching AQA GCSE History
3.30pm: Depart  
GCSE - Code: T0356

New to Teaching AQA GCSE History

COURSE LEADER

Alex Anderson is an experienced Head of Humanities and Senior Examiner based in the North East of England and has been teaching AQA GCSE History for 11 years. Throughout this time, she has worked with a wide range of students, securing excellent outcomes in three schools across the region.

She has been a Senior Examiner for AQA for the past seven years, working across various GCSE History units. She has expert insight into the course structure and grading criteria, allowing her to clearly explain how different grades can be achieved across the papers. As a result, she has supported other schools in improving their AQA History results and successfully implementing the specification. She has also contributed to GCSE History revision resources, having written a revision workbook for Hodder and developed additional materials for their website.

As a Course Leader, she is passionate about supporting teachers in breaking down barriers to learning and ensuring students achieve their full potential.

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