OxfordAQA CPD Course - PREPARE

OxfordAQA Proffessional Development Course: Maximising learning and exam performance

Transform your teaching practice and help your students excel in their learning with OxfordAQA's new four-week continuous professional development course.

You'll receive practical guidance on advancing students' knowledge application, and teaching them how to prepare for their exams. This includes strategies for fostering metacognitive skills, which help students understnd their own learning processes and develop effective study habits. You'll learn how to design lessons that encourage students to apply their knowledge in meaningful ways, ensuring they can transfer learnings to new contexts. Additionally, you'll receive tips on preparing students for exams and revision, including techniques for effective review sessions, creating comprehensive study guides, and providing constructive feedback to support their learning journey.

This course is suitable for anyone delivering any OxfordAQA International GCSE or A-level qualification and combines live sessions with asynchronous independent study.

Course Overview:

• Interactive live sessions: Participate in engaging live sessions with your tutor and other colleagues.
• Flexible independent study: Complete tasks at your own pace, fitting into your busy schedule.
• Practical strategies: Acquire effective techniques to integrate critical thinking skills into your teaching practice.

Course Structure:

• Prepare your students: This course is part of our Prepare strand, focusing on helping your students perfom to the best of their poptential through learning and exam performance. Webinars will run from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM UK time.

Module Breakdown:

Tuesday 20 January: Welcome and set-up

Tuesday 27 January: Metacognition

Tuesday 03 February: Exam preparation and revision

Tuesday 10 February: Knowledge application

Time Commitment – 3 hours per week:

• One hour of pre-work
• One-hour live session
• One hour of independent reflection

Benefits of Participation:

• Collaborative learning: Engage with peers to discuss and implement new strategies.
• Flexible learning environment: Balance live sessions with independent study to suit your needs.
• Expert guidance: Benefit from the support and direction of experienced tutors.

This course is an excellent opportunity to improve your teaching methods and prepare your students with the metacognitive and independence to realise their potential. Enrol today to take the first step towards a more encouraging success in yuor claassoom.