Teaching Eduqas A-Level Drama For The First Time
Course Code: T0054
£289.00
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This course offers an introduction and overview to effectively teach Eduqas A-level Drama and Theatre. Suitable for anyone just starting to teach, in the one or two years, or lacking confidence in their teaching of Eduqas A-level Drama and Theatre. While assessment will be drawn from the Eduqas course, many of the ideas will be applicable to other specifications. Emphasis in the course is also on a range of different teaching approaches and methods to teach the course effectively and will We will explore the characteristics of work produced by students working at all levels and provide a range of teaching approaches and materials designed to ensure all students maximise their potential in EDUQAS A level Drama and Theatre specification.BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Provide new teachers of A-level Drama with the structure, planning and confidence to teach effectively to all ability ranges
- Find out more about the key challenges and how to teach them
- Take away teaching approaches and strategies to teach all the Components
- Gain insight into the content, the exam structures, how the exams are marked and what the examiners are looking for
- Take away an effective 2 year programme
- Find out more on what is takes to write successful essays at A Level
- Develop practical strategies for meeting the requirements of the higher bands across all Components
- Explore exemplar materials to identify characteristics of outstanding work
PROGRAMME
The Eduqas A-level Drama course including challenges and what to expect from pupils
10.00am- Exploring ways that ensure that both students and teachers hit the ground running in September
- Ways to structure the course across the two years, looking at pressure points and areas that the students will find challenging and how we can support them in overcoming this.
- How transition work from year 11 into 12 can help students to get a ‘head start’ on the course.
Component 3: Text in Performance
10.30am- The demands of Component 3
- Practical approaches to help bring the text alive
- Breaking down the question, how to write a killer introduction
- What makes an excellent response ?
- How to include influences of live theatre in a meaningful and effective way
- How to approach the design element
Break
11.30amComponent 3: Section C Text in Performance
11.45am- Approaches to section C
- What counts as a successful response in Section C?
- What do successful candidates do differently in Section C?
Lunch
12.30pmSuccessful approaches to Component 2: Text in Action
1.30pm- Approaches to structuring year 13 to help maximise student’s potential
- Which are the most effective practitioners to use for the devised and the text performance?
- What makes a successful devised performance? Some approaches
- What makes a successful scripted performance? Suggestions and Tips
- Approaches to the creative log to help ensure it enhances not hinders the mark
- Unpicking the mark scheme for Component two and things to consider
Break
2.30pmHow to Effectively Teach Component 1: Theatre Workshop
2.40pm- Challenges of Component 1
- What makes a successful practical reinterpretation?
- Approaches to the Practical workshop
- Approaches to the creative log
Depart
3.30pm
A-Level - Code: T0054
Teaching Eduqas A-Level Drama For The First Time
COURSE LEADER
Robert Wells has been teaching since 2011 and has a wealth of experience in both state and independent schools. He has held the role of Head of Department in three different schools, leading teams of staff and driving improvements in student performance across all ability levels.
In addition to his departmental leadership, Robert has served as an examiner and team leader at the GCSE level and as an Assistant Principal for A-Level Drama. His expertise is further strengthened through his work as a moderator and marker for three major exam boards, ensuring high standards in assessment and educational practice.