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Achieving Grades 8 – 9 in Eduqas GCSE Drama

Course Code:
T0056
£289.00+vat

ABOUT THIS COURSE

This course is focused on meeting the demands of the higher-level marking bands across all three of the specification components. It will focus on exploring the characteristics of work produced by students working at the highest levels and examine a range of teaching materials designed to secure the best possible outcomes. The course will cover what is expected of high ability students and outline ways in order to successfully build on your own teaching practice and embed new methods of working. The course is aimed for All teachers of EDUQAS/ WJEC GCSE Drama Teachers with high achieving, capable and/or gifted and talented GCSE students of Drama Heads of Drama Department in their groups, and Senior leaders with responsibility for the Arts.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

  • Understand the specific assessment demands of the Eduqas/WJEC GCSE Drama specification for higher level students
  • Develop practical strategies for meeting the requirements of the higher bands across all components
  • Explore exemplar materials to identify characteristics of outstanding work
  • Increase confidence in preparing candidates to achieve the highest outcomes
  • Discover a range of practical activities to try in your own Drama space

PROGRAMME

Introductions with a focus on assessment demands for Grades 7-9, including feedback

10.00am
  • Key messages from the 2023 examination series – what students need to do to ensure that they achieve the highest grades in 2024
  • Examine the assessment demands of all components including the use of assessment objectives as a framework for assessment
  • Consider the most effective models for delivery of the course to ensure effective assessment practice across 2 years and in all 3 components
  • Review characteristics of Grade 7-9 GCSE students in the Eduqas GCSE

 

Break

11.00am

Achieving Top Grades in Component 1

11.15am
  • Review example Component 1 NEA at Grades 7-9: what top level students do
  • Characteristics of the most successful candidates in the devised component
  • Building Devising skills – introducing students to the course, arming them with skills and the confidence to work on their own.
  • Enabling students to spot what is working and what needs to be binned. · Examining effective ways into devising to maximise the portfolio
  • Understanding the structure and requirements of an effective devising process for students aiming for the highest grades
  • How to approach the evaluation

Outstanding Performance in Component 2

12.00pm
  • What is excellent ‘performance from text’?
  • Teaching techniques that challenge and push the most able
  • What the best Component 2 work looked like in 2019 and making your students stand out in 2024
  • Texts that get results

 

Lunch

1.00pm

Achieving Grades 7-9 on the Component 3 Written Paper

2.00pm
  • Developing the strongest understanding of the page to stage process
  • Making links to Component 3 in your rehearsal room
  • Identifying and understanding question types in Section A
  • Examining strong exemplar responses to the focussed extract questions for Section A – prepare students to respond as a performer, director, and designer
  • Play context and where to include it in Section A
  • Outstanding answers to Section B – identifying traits
  • What examiners are looking for in effective evaluation of the Section B: live theatre performance question
  • What moves a student from Grade 7 to Grades 8 and 9 on the exam

 

Break

3.00m

Strategies to Really Stretch Top End Students

3.05pm
  • Discover ways to take a good actor and make them a great actor.
  • How to structure a devised performance which allows for student autonomy.
  • Creating opportunities to learn from peers, and using the resources available within your school.
  • Use whole class research to reduce revision of a set text. Use student led presentations to enhance learning.
  • Act out your written answers to ensure complete clarity in the exam hall.

 

Discussion and Final Exam Tips

3.40pm

Depart

3.50pm  

This course, tailored to suit, can be delivered in your school. Discuss this further with our CPD team on 01625 532974 or click below to make an enquiry.

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.


WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Eduqas GCSE Drama Teachers
  • Teachers of GCSE Drama looking to swop exam boards
  • Heads of Drama
  • Senior Leaders with responsibility for the Arts.

THIS COURSE INCLUDES

  • A specially prepared folder of detailed notes, practical advice and guidance
  • Notes prepared by the educational experts leading the course
  • Expert produced PowerPoint presentations
  • CPD Certificate of attendance

Description

ABOUT THIS COURSE

This course is focused on meeting the demands of the higher-level marking bands across all three of the specification components. It will focus on exploring the characteristics of work produced by students working at the highest levels and examine a range of teaching materials designed to secure the best possible outcomes. The course will cover what is expected of high ability students and outline ways in order to successfully build on your own teaching practice and embed new methods of working.

The course is aimed for All teachers of EDUQAS/ WJEC GCSE Drama Teachers with high achieving, capable and/or gifted and talented GCSE students of Drama Heads of Drama Department in their groups, and Senior leaders with responsibility for the Arts.


BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

  • Understand the specific assessment demands of the Eduqas/WJEC GCSE Drama specification for higher level students
  • Develop practical strategies for meeting the requirements of the higher bands across all components
  • Explore exemplar materials to identify characteristics of outstanding work
  • Increase confidence in preparing candidates to achieve the highest outcomes
  • Discover a range of practical activities to try in your own Drama space

PROGRAMME

Introductions with a focus on assessment demands for Grades 7-9, including feedback

10.00am

  • Key messages from the 2023 examination series – what students need to do to ensure that they achieve the highest grades in 2024
  • Examine the assessment demands of all components including the use of assessment objectives as a framework for assessment
  • Consider the most effective models for delivery of the course to ensure effective assessment practice across 2 years and in all 3 components
  • Review characteristics of Grade 7-9 GCSE students in the Eduqas GCSE

 

Break

11.00am


Achieving Top Grades in Component 1

11.15am

  • Review example Component 1 NEA at Grades 7-9: what top level students do
  • Characteristics of the most successful candidates in the devised component
  • Building Devising skills – introducing students to the course, arming them with skills and the confidence to work on their own.
  • Enabling students to spot what is working and what needs to be binned. · Examining effective ways into devising to maximise the portfolio
  • Understanding the structure and requirements of an effective devising process for students aiming for the highest grades
  • How to approach the evaluation

Outstanding Performance in Component 2

12.00pm

  • What is excellent ‘performance from text’?
  • Teaching techniques that challenge and push the most able
  • What the best Component 2 work looked like in 2019 and making your students stand out in 2024
  • Texts that get results

 

Lunch

1.00pm


Achieving Grades 7-9 on the Component 3 Written Paper

2.00pm

  • Developing the strongest understanding of the page to stage process
  • Making links to Component 3 in your rehearsal room
  • Identifying and understanding question types in Section A
  • Examining strong exemplar responses to the focussed extract questions for Section A – prepare students to respond as a performer, director, and designer
  • Play context and where to include it in Section A
  • Outstanding answers to Section B – identifying traits
  • What examiners are looking for in effective evaluation of the Section B: live theatre performance question
  • What moves a student from Grade 7 to Grades 8 and 9 on the exam

 

Break

3.00m


Strategies to Really Stretch Top End Students

3.05pm

  • Discover ways to take a good actor and make them a great actor.
  • How to structure a devised performance which allows for student autonomy.
  • Creating opportunities to learn from peers, and using the resources available within your school.
  • Use whole class research to reduce revision of a set text. Use student led presentations to enhance learning.
  • Act out your written answers to ensure complete clarity in the exam hall.

 

Discussion and Final Exam Tips

3.40pm


Depart

3.50pm

 

Additional information

Location and Date

London | Monday 18 November 2024

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