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1 Build your expertise -15 courses inside! Professional development courses for Psychology, Sociology and Law Take your skills to another level with our professional development programmes for Psychology, Sociology and Law aqa.org.uk/cpd

2 Psychology Sociology Law Welcome Education policy reforms mean GCSEs, A-levels and school performance measures are all changing. We are here to support you through this so you can focus on your students, develop your teaching skills, and make the transition to the new qualifications as smooth as possible. That s why we make sure our professional development programmes are not only updated regularly to reflect the latest changes but most of all our programmes are built firmly on the practical day to day needs of teachers. What do you want to achieve and how can we help? Why come to us for your training? Do you want to know the latest techniques for teaching your subject? Browse our teaching skills courses: Psychology page 10, Sociology page 16 and Law page 24. Do you need support in teaching AQA specifications, or preparing your students for exams? Take a look at our qualifications training: Psychology page 6, Sociology page 14 and Law page 22. What are your aspirations for your career? For courses that help you take the next step - go to page 28. Training for individuals Over 500 course titles Events delivered across the UK Two-hour, half-day and full day workshops, as well as intensive two-day courses A range of dates and times to suit you: - Face to face at dedicated venues, nationwide - Live online sessions Training for groups Tailored to your needs Date and locations to suit you Save time and money on travel We ll come to you or you can join us online in our popular two hour live online sessions. We have a proven track record of excellence as a CPD provider. We don t just help you make the most of our specifications we equip you with skills, knowledge and expertise that will benefit you throughout your career. In the last six years we have trained over 200,000 teachers. We listen to teachers to create training that has real impact in the classroom. Our expert trainers are practitioners with hands-on experience of teaching and assessment. We constantly review existing programmes and develop new ones to make sure we re meeting teachers needs. We are an education charity Our aim is to bring out the best in students and teachers by providing services that lead to inspiring lessons and great learning. Bookings and advice: book online at: aqa.org.uk/cpd

3 Training options Scheduled face to face courses Our face to face courses run at venues across the country. We carefully plan our schedules to make sure they re easy to access. 250 per person In school training Learning specifically designed to match your business needs and objectives. on request Live online training sessions Interactive, convenient and excellent value for money. They give you the flexibility to join live sessions from your school or home. 99 per person Whole school planning We work with you on a customised and bespoke solution designed to make a real impact in your area of need. on request This has been the best CPD event I have ever been to. Most relevant and useful. Teaching and learning activities were great and stimulating. Shanika Joseph, The Mirfield Free Grammar and Sixth Form Conceptual issues in A-level Law For help, advice and bookings Our professional development courses can help you at every stage of your career. If you d like some help planning your development or would like to discuss any of our courses, call us on or us at teachercpd@aqa.org.uk To book a course, visit our website aqa.org.uk/cpd call or us at teachercpd@aqa.org.uk 3

4 Psychology Launch events We are running free of charge training events so that you can learn more about AQA s new specifications. At these online or face to face events you will learn about the content, assessment objectives, assessment structure and resources for the new specifications as well as getting the chance to ask questions and talk through any concerns you might have. 4

5 AS/A-level Psychology Introduction to the new specification AS/A-level Psychology Preparing to teach the new specification spring 2015 You are invited to attend a free of charge training event to learn more about AQA s new specification for AS/Alevel Psychology. At these events you will learn about the content, assessment objectives, assessment structure and resources for the new specifications, as well as getting the chance to ask any questions you might have. Anyone looking for information about our new specifications, whether you currently teach with us or not. Why not attend an online session with your whole department? September October Online: Free of charge Free of charge You are invited to attend a free of charge training event to learn more about AQA s new specification for AS/A-level Psychology. At these events you will be given an overview of the new specification and assessment structure, resources to support your teaching and the chance to ask any questions you may have about the new specification and share ideas with other teachers. Anyone looking for information about our new specifications, whether you currently teach with us or not. April September 2015 Online: Free of charge Free of charge This course will be run by an AQA approved trainer. This course will be run by an AQA approved trainer who has also been part of the specification development team. aqa.org.uk/cpd-psychology 5

6 Qualifications training A-level Psychology A and B Feedback on AS/A2 Attend high quality specificationrelated training to help you get the most out of our qualifications. getting started sessions, to feedback on exams, we offer ongoing support for every stage in your relationship with us. You ll focus on developing your skills and knowledge and leave the training equipped to help your students achieve their potential. Thank you very much. I now feel more in control of preparing students for their exams. Beth Cook, PSYA1 Feedback, 2013 These courses will provide feedback on the summer exam units for AS and A2 in order to help you get a better understanding of how to raise achievement in future examinations. There will be separate courses for AS and A2 units and online sessions for individual specification A units: Face to face Psychology A Feedback on AS Psychology A Feedback on A2 Psychology B Feedback on AS Psychology B Feedback on A2 Live online Psychology A Feedback on PSYA1 Psychology A Feedback on PSYA2 Psychology A Feedback on PSYA3 Psychology A Feedback on PSYA4. Develop a better understanding of common errors and pitfalls made in the summer examinations to help improve best practice next time. Get new ideas and strategies for teaching the specification. October January 2015 London Manchester Live online Online: 99 per person In school/college: contact us for prices These courses will be run by AQA approved trainers. This course is for all teachers of AQA A-level Psychology A or B. aqa.org.uk/cpd-psychology 6

7 spring 2015 A-level Psychology A and B (current specifications) A-level Psychology A Stretch and challenge Teaching topics Want to know how to help your students attain the A* in Psychology then this course will help. In this event, our trainer will identify the characteristics of high performance at AS and A2 and share teaching strategies that really make a difference in the classroom. Understand the importance of course design in stretching your students. Get to grips with the specification requirements and how more able students should approach learning for the AS and A2 units. March 2015 Live online Online: 99 per person In school/college: contact us for prices These courses will be led by AQA approved trainers. These new courses are held as two hour live online training sessions aimed at giving guidance on how to teach areas of content in A2 Unit 3 or Unit 4. Understand the requirements of the specification. Learn new teaching strategies for approaching the content. Get to grips with ways to maximise student performance in the summer exam. Increase your confidence in key topics such as: o aggression Follow us on Twitter for exclusive offers, debates and October January 2015 Live online Online: 99 per person In school/college: contact us for prices Learn how to encourage students to think like a psychologist and develop evaluation, discussion and writing skills. Improve your understanding of research skills so you can better prepare your students. o gender o eating behaviour o addictive behaviour o media Psychology o anomalistic Psychology. This course will be led by an AQA trainer. Understand what makes a successful student by reviewing sample exam responses. All teachers of A-level Psychology. All teachers of A-level Psychology A. Your feedback This was my first online session, I didn t know what to expect really, but I enjoyed it and the time flew by. Media Psychology, summer 2013 aqa.org.uk/cpd-psychology 7

8 A-level Psychology A Research methods and data analysis at AS/A2 spring 2015 A-level Psychology A Online revision workshop for teachers AS/A2 It is evident that many students are able to describe research methods and design but not apply their knowledge. By examining the specification in detail and using past student responses this online training will examine what your students have to do rather than know. There will be separate sessions for AS and A2. These sessions were first held in summer 2013 and spring. Increase your understanding of research methods and data analysis at AS. Learn to identify strengths and weaknesses of student responses. Get new strategies to improve students responses. All teachers of A-level Psychology A. Sign up to our alerts and keep up to date with our latest training courses aqa.org.uk/sign-up November, January, March and July 2015 Live online Online: 99 per person In school/college: contact us for prices These courses will be run by an AQA approved trainer. This is an opportunity to take part in a new online workshop, either as an individual or with your department, to reinvigorate your approaches to revision and provide fresh ideas and activities for students in that all-important final half term. The two AS units will be covered during the first session and the two A2 units will be covered in the second session. You will be able to download extensive materials we have used at previous training sessions and you will be provided with additional resources. Get the tools to maximise the revision period. Get new targeted activities to reinforce the specific skills needed for students. Understand how to address the assessment objectives on the exam paper. Learn how to make the best use of practice papers. February March 2015 Live online Online: 99 per person In school/college: contact us for prices These courses will be run by an AQA approved trainer. Your feedback Thank you. As a sole teacher, it was good to feel part of a community. Kim Terry, Brentwood Ursuline Convent, spring Increase your confidence in key messages, techniques and timings. All teachers of A-level Psychology A. aqa.org.uk/cpd-psychology 8

9 summer GCSE Psychology Feedback GCSE Psychology Focus on teaching and learning This course will provide feedback on the summer exam for GCSE Psychology in order to help you get a better understanding of how to raise achievement in future examinations. Develop a better understanding of common errors and pitfalls made in the summer examinations to help improve best practice. Get new ideas and strategies for teaching the specification. All teachers of AQA GCSE Psychology. Talk to us about running this session at your school aqa.org.uk/ inschoolcpd November December Live online Online: 99 per person In school/college: contact us for prices This repeat course will look at aspects of teaching and learning in AQA GCSE Psychology, and how you can help your students achieve their best. This is a repeat course that originally ran in summer 2013 and summer. Get some top tips for the delivery of topics, including research methods. Understand the difference between applications and implications. Discuss exemplar student answers through marking exercises. July London Manchester In school/college: contact us for prices This course will be run by an AQA approved trainer. Your feedback This course will be run by an AQA approved trainer. All teachers of AQA GCSE Psychology. 100% of attendees in December 2013 said they would recommend the training to a colleague. Your feedback 98% of attendees in summer 2013 rated the effectiveness of as good or excellent. aqa.org.uk/cpd-psychology 9

10 Teaching skills and subject expertise A-level Psychology Strengthening the teaching and learning of research methods Summer 2015 meeting the requirements of Ofsted, through focusing on literacy skills, tailoring your lessons for the different abilities of your students, to improving pupil progress and enhancing your own subject knowledge, these courses focus on the skills that really help you to improve the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom regardless of which exam board you use. Without a clear focus the second half of the summer term can easily become dead time. There are good reasons not to start A2 topics but the time is too valuable to waste. One option is to engage students in project work. The aim of this course is to fully equip A-level teachers to run and make best use of summer term projects. Understand the best ways to choose and design projects. Learn how to make the most of your students findings. Get effective planning tools to help link the project to A2 research methods. Feel confident in helping your students create well run projects, re-engaging them and up-skilling them in research methods. All teachers of A-level psychology, regardless of which exam board they use, who would like to enhance their teaching and learning of research methods. There will be an element of experiential learning on this course so be prepared to get in touch with your inner researcher! Follow us on Twitter for exclusive offers, debates and Summer 2015 Matt Jarvis, a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, has twenty years experience teaching psychology. Matt is also a wellknown author and trainer who has a Research Fellowship and runs a training and consultancy business. aqa.org.uk/cpd-psychology 10

11 A-level Psychology Demystified Are you a Psychology teacher through nature or nurture? Do you know what you re going to do in your first lesson? Do you want to turn your students into psychological thinkers? Are you scared of research methods? Join us on to demystify Psychology. Understand key terms and approaches so you can effectively use them in the classroom. Get new strategies to embed crucial psychological ideas and good habits in the first few weeks to ensure students make rapid and sustained progress throughout the year. Get the tools to engage learners and promote a critical awareness of Psychology by focusing on a variety of well-judged and inspirational strategies. Learn practical ways to apply Psychology to everyday life. Autumn Summer 2015 Shaheen Laljee is an innovative teacher of A-level Psychology and an experienced member of AQA s trainer team. Your place or ours? Non-specialists, NQTs, and those wanting to gain confidence with the foundations of Psychology regardless of exam board. aqa.org.uk/cpd-psychology Find out more about our in school training courses aqa.org.uk/inschoolcpd 11

12 Sociology Launch events We are running free of charge training events so that you can learn more about AQA s new specifications. At these online or face to face events you will learn about the content, assessment objectives, assessment structure and resources for the new specifications as well as getting the chance to ask questions and talk through any concerns you might have. 12

13 AS/A-level Sociology Autumn Introduction to the new specification You are invited to attend a free of charge training event to learn more about AQA s new specification for AS/A-level Sociology. On you will get: an overview of the new specification and its proposed assessment a chance to learn about the resources that are being developed to support your teaching of the new specification a chance to ask any questions that you may have about the new specification. Why not attend an online session with your whole department? September October Online: Free of charge Free of charge Training made easy Anyone looking for information about our new specifications, whether you currently teach with us or not. This course will be run by an AQA approved trainer who has also been part of the course development team. aqa.org.uk/cpd-sociology Find out more about our live online training by watching our behind the screens video aqa.org.uk/ online-training 13

14 Qualifications training A-level Sociology (current specification) Getting started Attend high quality specificationrelated training to help you get the most out of our qualifications. getting started sessions, to feedback on exams, we offer ongoing support for every stage in your relationship with us. You ll focus on developing your skills and knowledge and leave the training equipped to help your students achieve their potential. These courses focus on what teachers new to AQA A-level Sociology, NQTs and nonspecialist teachers need to know to get the most out of the specification. There will be separate events for AS and A2. Understand key information about delivering the specification content. Get to grips with what the assessment objectives really mean. New strategies to develop student skills in extended writing, short answer and methods of context responses. Consider a range of available resources and discover some data on recent research. All those new to the current A-level Sociology specification. Follow us on Twitter for exclusive offers, debates and September October Live online Online: 99 per person In school/college: contact us for prices This course will be run by an AQA approved trainer who has also been part of the course development team. aqa.org.uk/cpd-sociology 14

15 A-level Sociology (current specification) Stretch and challenge Want to know how to help your students attain the A* in Sociology then will help. In this event, our trainers will identify the characteristics of high performance at A2 and share teaching strategies that really make a difference in the classroom. September October Live online Online: 99 per person I found that the online course was much more convenient, easy to follow and interact with than I had imagined. It felt personal and I felt involved and engaged throughout. The course was quick and concise, but included lots of very useful resources and advice. Nicola McDermott, Lancaster Royal Grammar School, Lancashire. Understand how AQA has responded to the requirement to include stretch and challenge in the A2 examinations. Gain confidence in identifying what AQA are looking for in A and A* written responses. Learn how you can help your students develop the skills needed to be able to address the stretch and challenge assessment of A2. This course will be run by an AQA approved trainer who has also been part of the course development team. All teachers of A-level Sociology. aqa.org.uk/cpd-sociology Unsure about online training? Find out more at aqa.org.uk/online-training 15

16 Stay in the know Teaching skills and subject expertise meeting the requirements of Ofsted, through focusing on literacy skills, tailoring your lessons for the different abilities of your students, to improving pupil progress and enhancing your own subject knowledge, these courses focus on the skills that really help you to improve the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom regardless of which awarding body you use. Sign up to our alerts and keep up to date with our latest training courses aqa.org.uk/sign-up Really fantastic ideas relevant, practical, applicable, engaging, great pace too. Colleen Downham, Service Children s Education, Germany A-level Sociology: developing and delivering outstanding lessons aqa.org.uk/cpd-sociology 16

17 GCSE Sociology A-level Sociology Developing and delivering outstanding lessons Developing and delivering outstanding lessons This course will explore the features which constitute outstanding lessons and outstanding teaching practice with reference to the Ofsted criteria. It will provide you with the tools to improve classroom practice and to raise teaching and learning standards and attainment in your department. Learn how to identify what is meant by behaviour for learning. Get the tools to create active, engaged and independent learners. Learn strategies to ensure progress for all learners. Develop Assessment for Learning techniques for both inside and outside the classroom. Feel more prepared for an Ofsted inspection. Understand how outstanding lessons create outstanding departments. Follow us on Twitter for exclusive offers, debates and Autumn Spring 2015 Sarah Rushby is an innovative teacher of Sociology and Law best known for her active approach to teaching and learning and for supporting students and colleagues in achieving outstanding outcomes. Sarah is also an experienced examiner and trainer for AQA in both subjects. This course will help you play a significant role in raising standards in the Sociology department by learning how to develop and deliver outstanding lessons. Get to grips with what outstanding looks like with clear links to the new Ofsted criteria. Understand how to develop independent learning. Learn to differentiate for a wide range of student ability. Take away plenty of ready to use classroom resources. All teachers of A-level Sociology, regardless of exam board, who would like to move towards outstanding. Autumn Spring 2015 Summer 2015 Heidi Fitzgerald, lead practitioner and AST at Charnwood College, Loughborough, is an experienced A-level examiner and AQA CPD trainer. Mick Murphy is an experienced teacher of A-level Sociology who teaches at a Sixth Form College in the North West. Mick is part of the AQA examiner and trainer team. Suitable for all teachers of GCSE Sociology regardless of exam board. aqa.org.uk/cpd-sociology 17

18 A-level Sociology Approaches to teaching education A-level Sociology Strengthening the teaching and learning of research methods The pace of change within the education system is such that textbook analyses can soon appear dated. This course will introduce you to some of the latest research and sociological developments in the educational world, with a clear focus on ways to incorporate these contemporary developments into your teaching to bring the topic of education to life. Understand the extent and impact of recent educational reforms. Be confident in the myths and realities surrounding gender and education. Participate in motivational and engaging group activities which you can use with your students. Take away plenty of topic specific resources. Talk to us about running this session at your school aqa.org.uk/ inschoolcpd Autumn Spring 2015 Mick Murphy is an experienced teacher of A-level Sociology who teaches at a Sixth Form College in the North West. Mick is part of the AQA examiner and trainer team. This course is designed to enhance the teaching and learning of research methods in A-level Sociology and to help make this topic accessible to all learners. The course will feature contemporary research using different research methods and will consider a range of approaches to teaching key concepts. Gain confidence in using contemporary research in your teaching. Understand how to focus on teaching and learning for key concepts. Get the skills to make this topic accessible to all learners. Take away plenty of topic specific resources. Follow us on Twitter for exclusive offers, debates and Autumn Spring 2015 Mick Murphy is an experienced teacher of A-level Sociology who teaches at a Sixth Form College in the North West. Mick is part of the AQA examiner and trainer team. All teachers of A-level Sociology, regardless of exam board. Your feedback Very useful course, fast paced and interesting. As a new teacher of sociology it has really helped. It was great to have some practical activities I can use with my students. Julie Green, St Richard Gwyn Catholic High School All teachers of A-level Sociology regardless of exam board. Your feedback Great insight into issues involved in teaching this topic from the trainer. Good ideas for approaches to T&L. Chris Tooze, Cirencester 6th Form College aqa.org.uk/cpd-sociology 18

19 A-level Sociology Strengthening the teaching and learning of families A-level Sociology Approaches to teaching mass media This course, appropriate for teachers from any exam board, is designed to enhance your delivery of the topic of families in A-level Sociology. The course is packed full of information and strategies that can be used immediately in the classroom. Get to grips with research updates on theories of the family. Become more confident with key concepts and current issues. Review and use new teaching ideas to make families accessible to students of all abilities. Take away plenty of topic specific resources. All teachers of A-level Sociology regardless of exam board. Your feedback Excellent resources which can easily be transferred to the classroom. Autumn Spring 2015 Lydia Rushton, Head of Department for Sociology and Psychology at the Pendleton Centre, Salford City College, is an innovative and creative practitioner who brings her extensive classroom experience to her delivery of CPD training. Lydia is an experienced A-level Sociology examiner and is currently part of the specification development team, developing resources for the 2015 specification. This course promotes a fresh approach to teaching A-level Sociology, mass media. Tackling the constantly changing nature of the mass media, it will help you to incorporate contemporary issues, examples and theories into your teaching and give you ideas of how to make the more challenging topic areas more accessible. A better understanding of effective strategies, approaches and ideas for teaching mass media. New ideas to tackle the more challenging topics, such as Ownership, Globalisation, Representation and New Media. Learn how you can engage students through the use of contemporary examples. Get to grips with what s really important within the assessment objectives. Take away plenty of topic specific resources and a suggested scheme of work. Sign up to our alerts and keep up to date with our latest training courses aqa.org.uk/sign-up Autumn Spring 2015 Tina Dixon is an outstanding teacher of A-level Sociology and Media who achieves exceptional results with her students in both subjects. Tina has published an A-Level Media text book and writes regularly for various media publications. She is also an experienced examiner and trainer for AQA A-level Media. Karen Green, Abbot Beyne School All teachers of A-level Sociology regardless of exam board. aqa.org.uk/cpd-sociology 19

20 A-level Sociology Strengthening the teaching and learning of crime and deviance A-level Sociology A flying start This course, appropriate for teachers from any exam board, is designed to enhance your delivery of the topic of crime and deviance in A-level Sociology. The course is packed full of information and strategies that can be used immediately in the classroom. Talk to us about running this session at your school aqa.org.uk/ inschoolcpd Autumn Spring 2015 This course is designed to support new and non-specialist teachers wishing to improve their confidence in delivering A-level Sociology. Learn practical approaches to planning and classroom delivery. Autumn Get to grips with research updates on theories of crime and deviance. Feel confident about teaching the key concepts. Learn to use new topic specific resources. Understand different approaches to teaching the topic. Get ideas for making this topic accessible to students of all abilities. All teachers of A-level Sociology regardless of exam board. Donna Peacock is a Lecturer in Criminology in the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Sunderland and an experienced AQA trainer. Feel confident in supporting student progress. Get to grips with classic and contemporary studies. Take away plenty of topic specific resources. All those new to teaching A-level Sociology regardless of exam board. Your feedback Exactly what I wanted and needed was covered. Feel much more confident. Jaimie Messih, St James Catholic High School Sarah Rushby is an innovative teacher of Sociology and Law best known for her active approach to teaching and learning and for supporting students and colleagues in achieving outstanding outcomes. Sarah is also an experienced examiner and trainer for AQA in both subjects. Your feedback Really useful for contemporary research and innovative ideas. aqa.org.uk/cpd-sociology 20

21 A-level Sociology Teaching effective theory enhancing teaching and learning This course will look at the contemporary application of sociological theory and will give you innovative strategies to embed theory into your teaching and to ensure that theory is an integral part of the A2 year. Autumn Your place or ours? Feel confident teaching key sociological debates. Increase your knowledge and understanding of key concepts, issues and studies. Develop a greater understanding of contemporary developments within theory. Learn how to develop resources for theory topics. Suitable for all teachers of A-level Sociology regardless of exam board. Lydia Rushton, Head of Department for Sociology and Psychology at the Pendleton Centre, Salford City College, is an innovative and creative practitioner who brings her extensive classroom experience to her delivery of CPD training. Lydia is an experienced A-level Sociology examiner and is currently part of the specification development team, developing resources for the 2015 specification. Find out more about our in school training courses aqa.org.uk/inschoolcpd 21

22 Law Qualifications training Attend high quality specificationrelated training to help you get the most out of our qualifications. getting started sessions, to feedback on exams, we offer ongoing support for every stage in your relationship with us. You ll focus on developing your skills and knowledge and leave the training equipped to help your students achieve their potential. Good resources that I can use with my students. Thoughtful knowledgeable answers from the trainer. Margaret Moran Mylett, A-level Law: feedback on A2,

23 spring 2015 A-level Law GCSE Law Feedback on AS and A2 Focus on feedback These courses will provide feedback on the summer exams for AS and A2 in order to help you get a better understanding of how to raise achievement in future examinations. Develop a better understanding of common errors and pitfalls made in the summer examinations to help improve best practice next time. Get new ideas and strategies for teaching the specification. Sign up to our alerts and keep up to date with our latest training courses aqa.org.uk/sign-up November December London Manchester In school/college: contact us for prices These courses will provide feedback on the summer exams in order to help you get a better understanding of how to raise achievement in future examinations. Develop a better understanding of common errors and pitfalls made in the summer examinations to help improve best practice next time. Get new ideas and strategies for teaching the specification. Take home resources to engage and develop your students. April 2015 Live online Online: 99 per person In school/college: contact us for prices These courses will be led by AQA trainers. This course is for all teachers of AQA A-level Law. These courses will be led by AQA trainers. This course is for all teachers of AQA GCSE Law. Your feedback I found the marking of student answers very informative. This has really helped me. aqa.org.uk/cpd-law 23

24 Teaching skills and subject expertise A-level Law Developing the quality of teaching law becoming an outstanding practitioner meeting the requirements of Ofsted, through focusing on literacy skills, tailoring your lessons for the different abilities of your students, to improving pupil progress and enhancing your own subject knowledge, these courses focus on the skills that really help you to improve the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom regardless of which awarding body you use. Excellent, useful materials and ideas to use in my own practice. Activities were engaging and thought provoking. Miss K Green, Yateley School Criminal issues in A-level Law This course will focus on practical strategies to support you in becoming an outstanding practitioner. You will explore effective planning techniques that will help you to narrow the gaps between groups in your classroom and constructive feedback techniques that will support your students in making rapid and sustained progress. Understand how to identify the Ofsted groups in your class and effectively plan to narrow the gaps. Learn what makes an outstanding lesson and lesson plan. Be able to recognise which learning styles tests are most effective for law students. Get the skills to provide constructive feedback to ensure pupils make rapid and sustained progress. Help your students focus on a variety of well-judged and inspirational revision strategies that work for post- 16 law exams. Understand how to embed the social, moral, spiritual and cultural agenda into post-16 law. Autumn Spring and Summer 2015 Clare Wilson, Post-16 Learning Manager at Aldercar, is a passionate advocate of outstanding teaching, learning and assessment and the use of data to inform and measure progress. She is a team leader, trainer and advisor to a number of awarding bodies in her subject specialism of Law, and also in wider pedagogical issues including preparation for inspection, matching curriculum and assessment to learner needs, monitoring progress, effective use of data, and the design of resources that both inspire learning and assist in the monitoring process. aqa.org.uk/cpd-law All A-level Law teachers, regardless of exam board, who would like to move towards outstanding. 24

25 Criminal issues in A-level Law Conceptual issues in A-level Law This course will focus on practical techniques to support the teaching of criminal law at Key Stage 5 and to have a positive impact on your students learning. You will share a variety of inspirational teaching strategies designed to engage learners and promote a critical awareness of criminal law. You will investigate problems your students have in their understanding of law that may prevent them from making rapid and sustained progress. Get to grips with effective teaching strategies and ideas to overcome learning issues in criminal law. Share and take away exciting resources designed to develop the key skills needed to discuss criminal law. Learn how to effectively use case law and legislation to make a positive impact on learning. Discover best practice and new ideas by talking to teachers from other schools and colleges. All teachers of A-level Law, regardless of exam board. Talk to us about running this session at your school aqa.org.uk/ inschoolcpd Autumn Spring 2015 This course will be led by Vicky Bryant, Head of Law at Carmel College and a senior examiner and experienced trainer for AQA. Vicky is an outstanding teacher of A-level Law and also writes articles for the A-level Law Review. This course will focus on a variety of innovative teaching and learning strategies designed to engage learners and promote a critical awareness of contemporary legal issues. You will look at ways to introduce key legal theories in a fun and interesting way. You will explore conceptual issues in law by looking at case law, academic comments and journalistic coverage. Learn new teaching strategies to overcome learning issues. Utilise the new and exciting resources explored on the day designed to develop key skills. Learn how to effectively use case law and legislation to make a positive impact on learning. Share ideas and best practice with teachers from other schools and colleges. All A-level Law teachers, regardless of exam board, who want to enhance their teaching and learning of conceptual issues. Autumn Summer 2015 This course will be led by Jacqui McNair, Law and Politics tutor at Blackpool and the Fylde College and Programme Leader for the History and Heritage Degree. Jacqui has many years experience teaching both A-level and degree level Law and is an experienced AQA trainer. aqa.org.uk/cpd-law 25

26 Introducing A-level Law a flying start A-level Law Tort issues Whether you are an NQT or simply new to teaching law this course will explore teaching techniques and strategies to introduce A-level Law in your curriculum. You will share a variety of starter activities and plan ideas for your first lesson. You will explore how to make your lessons stimulating by using cases and the media. You will identify key skills and look at ways to develop these in your students. Understand how to introduce key concepts. Get new and exciting ideas for your first lesson. Learn how to engage students with cases and the media. Integrate and embed key legal skills in your teaching. All teachers, whether subject leaders, non-specialists or NQTs, wanting the confidence to introduce A-level Law into the curriculum. Follow us on Twitter for exclusive offers, debates and Autumn This course will be led by Jacqui McNair, Law and Politics tutor at Blackpool and the Fylde College and Programme Leader for the History and Heritage Degree. Jacqui has many years of teaching both A-level and degree level Law and is an experienced AQA trainer. This half day course will explore teaching ideas to get students engaged with tort law. You will consider practical teaching and learning strategies and explore stimulating teaching resources designed to develop key skills and make a positive impact on learning. Increased knowledge and confidence in teaching key topics such as: negligence leading to physical loss negligence leading to psychiatric loss consumer protection vicarious liability occupier s liability. All A-level Law teachers, regardless of exam board, who want to enhance their teaching and learning of tort law. Summer per person for the half day course for the full day (tort and contract) Clare Wilson, Post-16 Learning Manager at Aldercar, is a passionate advocate of outstanding teaching, learning and assessment and the use of data to inform and measure progress. She is a team leader, trainer and advisor to a number of awarding bodies in her subject specialism of law, and also in wider pedagogical issues including preparation for inspection, matching curriculum and assessment to learner need, monitoring progress, effective use of data, and the design of resources that both inspire learning and assist in the monitoring process. aqa.org.uk/cpd-law 26

27 A-level Law Contract issues This half day course will explore teaching ideas to get students engaged with contract law. You will consider practical teaching and learning strategies and explore stimulating teaching resources designed to develop key skills and make a positive impact on learning. Summer per person for the half day course for the full day (tort and contract) Stay in the know Increased knowledge and confidence in teaching key topics such as: offer and acceptance Sale of Goods Act 1979 and the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 mistake misrepresentation exemption clauses. All A-level Law teachers who want to enhance their teaching and learning of contract law. Clare Wilson, Post-16 Learning Manager at Aldercar, is a passionate advocate of outstanding teaching, learning and assessment and the use of data to inform and measure progress. She is a team leader, trainer and advisor to a number of awarding bodies in her subject specialism of law, and also in wider pedagogical issues including preparation for inspection, matching curriculum and assessment to learner need, monitoring progress, effective use of data, and the design of resources that both inspire learning and assist in the monitoring process. aqa.org.uk/cpd-law Sign up to our alerts and keep up to date with our latest training courses aqa.org.uk/sign-up 27

28 Professional skills training Moving literacy forward leading teams and schools to embedding educational policy and effective curriculum planning, these courses focus on improving and enhancing leadership, management and professional skills to really make a difference. The most useful, well resourced, delivered and planned training I have ever attended. Thank you! R Slowey, Moseley School Moving literacy forward Identify high impact actions to move literacy forward in your school and further develop your initial literacy strategies. Understand models of best practice to secure literacy development. Move from promoting to embedding literacy. Come away with a toolkit to develop literacy. Focus on strategies in reading, writing and speaking. Identify key approaches and documentation to maximise impact. Get tools for reflection, and plan to strengthen your own provision. Learn from networking with other strategic leads for literacy across the curriculum. Strategic leads for literacy across the curriculum (new, experienced and those aspiring to the role). All teachers with an interest in literacy. Refreshed and updated for 2015 Talk to us about running this session at your school aqa.org.uk/ inschoolcpd Autumn, spring and summer 2015 London Manchester Leeds 275 per person Helen Spoors has a wealth of experience from working in a vast range of different school settings and contexts. Helen was also a successful and effective subject leader of English and spent ten years working in a challenging school leading English and developing literacy across the curriculum. aqa.org.uk/cpd-lm 28

29 Ensuring pace and progress for learning Narrowing the gender gap Pace and progress is crucial to learning. This course will unpick the teachers standards and the Ofsted handbook to help you understand what Ofsted inspectors require. Get up to speed with the latest research behind what makes effective feedback and how best to use this with your students. Gain an understanding of ways to add pace and challenge to lessons, ensuring maximum progress for all. All teachers wanting to enhance their practice. Your feedback The best course I ve been on in ages! Good focus for inspections, resources, discussion with Tim/colleagues, practical examples and thought-provoking activities. L. Lock, Head of Drama, Richard Hale School Follow us on Twitter for exclusive offers, debates and Autumn, spring and summer 2015 London Manchester Leeds 275 per person Tim Pank is an educational consultant and current Ofsted inspector, who has a proven track record as a teacher, Local Authority officer and Regional Adviser supporting schools and Local Authorities at local, regional and national levels. Girls still outperform boys in schools and colleges. Based on the latest gender research findings, is about key differences in learning styles and how to address them. Learn how to raise the achievement of boys whilst not forgetting girls. Gain an understanding of the myths that underpin learning differences. Build your confidence to challenge boisterous learners in your classroom. All teachers who are concerned about the attainment gap between genders in the classroom. Those who are responsible for narrowing the gap with Pupil Premium. Your feedback Standard of delivery was excellent. Course structure very clear. Excellent resources. Best course I have been on in a long time. Autumn, spring and summer 2015 London Manchester Leeds 275 per person Julie Olsson is adept at using every opportunity to create success, always putting the learner at the heart of engaging, fun and interactive learning experiences that provide practical tools and embed effective strategies. Amy Root, Shoeburyness High School aqa.org.uk/cpd-lm 29

30 Mental Toughness for exam success Becoming a coach: developing teaching and learning Explore ways to improve your students focus and emotional resilience for study, revision and taking exams. How to identify areas causing problems for your students. Get practical interventions and targeted programmes that address students needs most effectively. Understand how to use the Mental Toughness questionnaire to help embed the concepts and plan your future actions. Key Stage 4 and 5 teachers wishing to maximise student potential. Pastoral and senior leaders. Sign up to our alerts and keep up to date with our latest training courses aqa.org.uk/sign-up Autumn, spring and summer 2015 London Manchester Leeds Birmingham 299 per person. The course fee includes a Mental Toughness (TM) questionnaire and report. Develop the skills you need to coach effectively. By becoming a coach you will be instrumental in raising the standards of teaching and learning and promoting a culture of reflective and joint practice development in your school. Learn theory linked to practice in the classroom. Understand models of coaching as a vehicle for supporting colleagues in their development of teaching and learning. Get the skills required to be an effective coach. All teachers who have an interest/responsibility for supporting colleagues in the development of their teaching. Autumn, spring and summer 2015 London Manchester Leeds 275 per person Tim Pank is a highly experienced educational trainer and adviser whose exemplary knowledge and genuine passion for teaching and learning is reflected in his animated delivery and the practical approaches and resources that teachers love. Jenni Hallam is a highly experienced teacher across the age spectrum; a qualified coach, CPD specialist and lecturer in Education. Joy Cornthwaite is an experienced teacher and middle leader at secondary level; a qualified coach and mentor of teachers at all stages of their careers. Your feedback The enthusiasm and knowledge of the trainer and the useful and re-usable resources were the most useful aspects of. C. Hayes, Featherstone High School aqa.org.uk/cpd-lm 30

31 Outstanding teaching; outstanding learning This course aims to enable you to become an outstanding practitioner who can plan and deliver learning which will have immediate and long term benefits to your students. Improve the way you plan and deliver your teaching in order to raise attainment. Talk to us about running this session at your school aqa.org.uk/ inschoolcpd Autumn, spring and summer 2015 London Manchester Leeds Keep me posted Gain an understanding of the Ofsted criteria for lesson judgements. Increase your confidence in using a range of techniques and resources. 275 per person This course would be perfect for teachers who want to reinvigorate their practice, those judged as requiring improvement or curriculum leaders looking to develop their teams. Your feedback Tim Pank is a highly experienced educational trainer and adviser who has exemplary knowledge and genuine passion for teaching and learning. He is an educational consultant and current Ofsted inspector. 87% of attendees rated the delivery of the course as excellent. Outstanding teaching and learning course, November 2013 aqa.org.uk/cpd-lm Follow us on Twitter for exclusive offers, debates and 31

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