NQT Conference: Making a difference in the classroom
Course overview
This course will bring NQTs together to discuss the successes of the year so far. It will suggest a number of strategies for developing the geography curriculum in your school and extending your own pedagogical practice.
Some use of new web-based and mobile technologies will be suggested, and the day will also involve some fieldwork activities. Delegates will leave with a pack of useful materials, some 'homework', and ongoing support will be provided via a blog.
The course provides a great opportunity to reflect on your first year of teaching and prepare for your first year as a non-NQT.
'Back in school this morning and feeling reinspired. Thanks to all who were present for a hugely worthwhile day!'
'Lots of inspiration and ideas to take away'
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Who is this course for?
Secondary geography NQTs.
Course date and location
London - Tuesday 12 June 2012
Leeds - Monday 18 June 2012
Prices
Registration fees include all course materials, refreshments and lunch.
London
GA Personal/Group/Concessionary Member: £180
New Member Package*: £277
Non-member: £300
Leeds
GA Personal/Group/Concessionary Member: £160
New Member Package*: £257
Non-member: £280
*Includes course fee and one year's GA membership for your school.
Aims and outcomes
- Update knowledge of latest resources and thinking in secondary geography.
- Raise awareness of GA project materials for use in teaching and professional development.
- Practice using a range of web tools to add a new dimension to student learning.
- Meet with other NQT colleagues and develop points of contact for ongoing support.
- Produce a personal 'action plan' including important steps to take and professional development targets in the early years of your career.
Course programme
09.00-09.30 Coffee and registration
09.30-11.00 Session 1: Tales from the Classroom and making connections
Making a Difference: tips and techniques
Curriculum-making and the legacy of the APG
Knowledge update on latest thinking
11.00-11.15 Refreshment break
11.15-12.45 Session 2: Update of GA projects and their possible impact in your classroom
Practical activities
12.45-13.30 Lunch
13.30-15.30 Session 3: The next few years: where will geography take you?
Action Planning the next year and beyond
Discussion on networks and ongoing support and contacts
15.30 Close
Course presenter
Alan Parkinson, Freelance author and curriculum consultant
Marketing opportunities
If your organisation would like to include an insert in the delegate packs for this event, please contact Lucy Oxley.
Got a question about this course?
Contact the GA's Events Manager Lucy Oxley (0114 296 0088) who will be happy to help.
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