Description
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This revised course aims to provide teachers new to, returning to, or those with limited experience of delivering OCR A Level Physical Education an in-depth insight into both the theoretical and NEA specifications of this course, together with suggested strategies of how to deliver this popular A Level.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Gain in depth knowledge of the structure of the three theoretical units
- Gain in depth knowledge of the two NEA units
- Gain an understanding of the assessment process and strategies to maximise student outcomes
- Develop an understanding of the NEA moderation process
- To gain a comprehensive overview of both the theoretical and NEA components of the specification. To gain ideas and strategies on programming and delivery of the course
PROGRAMME
An Introduction To The Specification
10.00am
- An overview of the Physiological, Psychological and Socio-cultural units
- The structure of each unit
- Ensuring topic areas which create the foundation for success – Incorporating them into every lesson.
- Recognising which areas will be most challenging for you and how to address these issues
- Introducing the range of question types across the three units
- Illustrations of resources and strategies to aid learning
Break
11.00am
Preparing Students For Exams
11.15pm
- Teaching towards the ’endgame’, what language to use, ensure you are marking ‘like the examiner’ and secure grading
- Focus on essay structure in exams, how to pick up easy marks, and what top grade responses look like
- Exemplar responses for the differing types of questions
- Methodologies that boost student attainment: How to improve students by one grade, targeting top grades (A-A*)
- Marking student work effectively
- Student self-evaluation
Lunch
12.30pm
NEA – The Practical Component
1.30pm
- An overview of the practical activity options
- Analyse and evaluate their own/another Candidates performance in a formal or competitive setting with excellent levels of depth and breadth
- Exemplar performances in a range of activities
- The importance of video footage
- The moderation process
Break
2.30pm
NEA – The Oral Assessment
2.45pm
- An overview of the EAPI oral assessment
- Assessing the EAPI
- An exemplar of an EAPI
- Effective programming and preparation for the NEA
Depart
3.45pm