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IB geography: assessment and exam technique

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Course overview

This CPD course will help post-16 teachers, both new and experienced, reflect upon assessment in the IB diploma programme geography course.

The 2009–17 syllabus will have just completed its second cycle (June 2012) and this one-day course will provide an excellent opportunity for teachers to reflect upon the new exam materials and begin preparing for the following school year.

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Who is this course for?

New and experienced post-16 IB geography teachers.

Course date and location

London - Tuesday 26 June

Prices

Registration fees include all course materials, refreshments and lunch.

GA Personal/Group/Concessionary Member: £180
New Member Package*: £277
Non-member: £300

*Includes course fee and one year's GA membership for your school.

Aims and outcomes

The course will investigate:

  • How to prepare students for the external IB examinations
  • How to make the most of the internal assessment report
  • How to support students' extended essays
  • Exam techniques and revision tips

The day will include presentations, group discussions and ‘crowd-sourced’ resources. 

Course programme

The course will run from 09.00 to 16.00. Full programme details will be added soon.

Course presenter

Dr Kathleen Noreisch, Teacher of IB Diploma geography, MYP humanities and TOK at the International School of Berne, Switzerland.

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If your organisation would like to include an insert in the delegate packs for this event, please contact Lucy Oxley.

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Contact the GA's Events Manager Lucy Oxley (0114 296 0088) who will be happy to help.

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