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New to teaching OCR A-Level PE with Wes Davis
Nov, Online Webinar£115.00 .Outline: New to Teaching OCR A-level PE? Whether you are a teacher who has changed exam boards or an early career teacher, this is the course for you! Wes and component specific experts will guide you through the requirements of the specification - both written examination and Non-Examined Assessment (NEA). A clear emphasis on lesson sequencing, understanding exam command words and innovative teaching and learning strategies will be sure to increase confidence as you start teaching the course. There will be an opportunity in the session for delegates to focus on the specific components relevant to their teaching.
Focus:
What all new teachers wish they knew when starting teaching OCR A-level PE- clarification of levelunpicking the specification, mark schemes and examiners reports
- exam requirements for papers 1, 2 and 3
- accurate and efficient assessment of the NEA (Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement and practical)
- lesson sequencing to optimise learning
- strategies to ensure recall of the more challenging areas of the course
- discussion and Q&A specific to specification components
- comprehensive course materials will be emailed before the event.
Timings:
9am – 10:15am Session One
10:15am – 10:30am Break
10:30am – 11:45am Session Two
11:45am – 12pm Chat will remain open
Tutor Profile – Wes Davis
- Teaching and Learning Coordinator and Head of Sport at Worcester Sixth Form College
- >16 years’ experience teaching all components of OCR A-Level PE
- highly experienced A-level PE Examiner and Team Leader for a major awarding body
- recently shortlisted for the TES and Worcestershire Education Awards teacher of the year award
- experienced CPD provider.
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H555/03 Socio-cultural issues with Wes Davis – October 1st- 3pm – 4.50pm
Online Webinar, PEfest2022£75.00 .Outline:
Having analysed areas of difficulty on paper 3, Wes will suggest innovative ways to approach the more challenging areas of the specification. Teaching and learning strategies will be offered which focus on both subject knowledge and exam skills. There will be ample opportunity to raise questions – with a guarantee of straightforward, supportive and reliable answers.Focus:
Helping students find their routes to excellence on paper 3! Why did students drop marks?- applying the command word ‘compare’ in relation to female participation in 20 th and 21 st century Britain
- understanding the importance of ‘together’ when outlining the background and aims of the modern Olympic games
- reasons for an increase in the number athletes taking performance enhancing drugs
- understanding the difference between UK sport and the national institutes of sport
- discussing commercialism and evaluating the impact of media on sport
- explaining how modern technology can prolong an athlete’s career
- are examples needed in both parts of the question?
- Interpreting specific requirements of part 1 – Examining the social and cultural factors influencing increased attendances in 20th Century Britain
- how to ensure your students are exemplifying the impact of modern technology and deviance on falling attendances in 21 st century Britain
Timings:
3.00 – 3.50 Session One 3.50 – 4 Break 4 – 4.50 Session Two 4.50 – 5 Chat will remain openTutor Profile – Wes Davis
- Teaching and Learning Coordinator and Head of Sport at Worcester Sixth Form College
- >16 years’ experience teaching all components of OCR A-Level PE
- highly experienced A-level PE Examiner and Team Leader for a major awarding body
- recently shortlisted for the TES and Worcestershire Education Awards teacher of the year award
- experienced CPD provider.
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Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement (EAPI) With Emma Stephens
Nov, Online Webinar£115.00 .Outline: Emma will share her experience from the 2024 series as an EAPI and practical moderator. She’ll unpick common issues and explore best practice along with a range of teaching strategies for preparing and assessing candidates in this unique examination.
Focus:
Common challenges - with suggested solutions- clarification of levels
- assessing your students with confidence and accuracy
- course materials including exemplars
- specific lesson sequences/ideas to equip students
- opportunity for discussion and Q&A
Timings:
1pm – 2:15pm Session One
2:15pm – 2:30pm Break
2:30pm – 3:45pm Session Two
3:45 – 4pm Chat will remain open
Tutor Profile – Emma Stephens
- Director of Teaching and Quality at The 6th Form College Farnborough (an Ofsted outstanding college)
- An expert in her field whose students consistently attain excellent examination results
- Having taught all components of the OCR course for many years she has a wealth of knowledge and ideas to share
- Highly experienced A-Level PE Senior Examiner (theory) and Practical Moderator (coursework), as well as a practised INSET tutor
- Author of the PEfocus (OCR endorsed) ‘Sports Psychology’ Teacher Resource File
- A keen netballer and traveller
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Synoptic twilight with Emma Stephens Wednesday 9th October 3pm – 6pm
Online Webinar, PEfest2022£115.00 .Outline:
The synoptic question continues to prove challenging for candidates across the country. Emma will provide a detailed analysis of what makes an outstanding response. They will unpick common issues and explore best practice along with providing a range of workable and effective teaching strategies to prepare students successfully for this unique part of the examination.Focus:
- Assessment objectives – How they’re integrated into the synoptic question
- Clarification of levels
- Assessing students with confidence and accuracy
- Course materials including a range of exemplar answers across paper 1,2 and 3
- Delivering outstanding synoptic lessons
- Opportunity for discussion and Q&A
Timings:
3pm-4.15pm Session One 4.15pm-4.30pm Break 4.30-5.45pm Session Two 5.45-6pm Chat will remain openTutor Profile – Emma Stephens
- Director of Teaching and Quality at The 6th Form College Farnborough (an Ofsted outstanding college)
- an expert in her field whose students consistently attain excellent examination results
- having taught all components of the OCR course for many years she has a wealth of knowledge and ideas to share
- highly experienced A-Level PE Senior Examiner (theory) and Practical Moderator (coursework), as well as a practised INSET tutor
- author of the PEfocus (OCR endorsed) ‘Sports Psychology’ Teacher Resource File
- a keen netballer and traveller
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Applied Anatomy and physiology/Exercise Physiology with Karen Foan- Wednesday 31st January – 1pm – 4pm
Online Webinar, PEfest2022Outline: Alongside analysing common mistakes made on paper 1, Tim will provide detailed examples of how and why the highest performing students excelled. Teaching and learning strategies will be provided to address both exam skills and subject knowledge to maximise future success. There will be ample opportunity to raise questions – with a guarantee of straightforward, supportive and reliable answers. Focus:£75.00 .- why did students drop marks?
➢kreb’s cycle and the recovery process ➢mechanics of breathing and role of additional muscles ➢magnus effect and spin created on a projectile. ➢evaluation of types of levers. ➢speed and Velocity calculations
- the synoptic question – updated requirements for 2023 and beyond.
➢stimulus identification – accuracy and focus ➢equations, workings, units and decimal places ➢making your examples specific to the question
- discussion and Q&A
- teaching and Learning Coordinator and Head of Sport at Worcester Sixth Form College
- >16 years’ experience teaching all components of OCR A-Level PE
- highly experienced A-level PE Examiner and Team Leader for a major awarding body
- recently shortlisted for the TES and Worcestershire Education Awards teacher of the year award
- experienced CPD provider.
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H555/01 Physiological factors with Will Laidlaw Wednesday 2nd October 3pm -4.50pm
Online Webinar, PEfest2022£75.00 .Outline:
Alongside analysing common mistakes made on paper 1, Will will provide detailed examples of how and why the highest performing students excelled. Teaching and learning strategies will be provided to address both exam skills and subject knowledge to maximise future success. There will be ample opportunity to raise questions – with a guarantee of straightforward, supportive and reliable answers.Focus:
Why did students drop marks?- exercise in the heat and the respiratory system
- physiological make-up and VO2 max
- management of intrinsic risk factors
- force plates and performance
- Bernouilli’s principle
- movement analysis AO1 content
- SALTAPS and PRICE AO3 content
- making your examples specific to the question
- discussion and Q&A
Timings:
3.00 – 3.50 Session One 3.50 – 4 Break 4 – 4.50 Session Two 4.50 – 5 Chat will remain openTutor Profile – Will Laidlaw
- Taught OCR A level PE for 23 years
- Senior Team Leader for H555/01
- Former assistant examiner for H555/02
- Former A level PE practical moderator
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H555/02 Psychological Factors with Wes Davis – Tuesday 24th September- 3pm – 4.50pm
Online Webinar, PEfest2022£75.00 .Outline:
Alongside analysing common mistakes made on paper 2, Wes will provide detailed examples of how and why the highest performing students excelled. Teaching and learning strategies will be suggested for both exam skills and subject knowledge. There will be ample opportunity to raise questions – with a guarantee of straightforward, supportive and reliable answers.Focus:
Why did students drop marks?- discussing factors affecting successful observational learning
- evaluating the use of practice types
- optimising positive transfer
- describing somatic stress management strategies
- exemplifying the stages of group development
- the use of innovative frameworks to guarantee outstanding responses.
- are examples needed in both parts of the question?
- analysing leadership styles
- understanding the difference between describe and explain in relation to the types of guidance
- discussion and Q&A
- comprehensive course materials will be emailed before the event.
Timings:
3.00 – 3.50 Session One 3.50 – 4 Break 4 – 4.50 Session Two 4.50 – 5 Chat will remain openTutor Profile – Wes Davis
- Teaching and Learning Coordinator and Head of Sport at Worcester Sixth Form College
- >16 years’ experience teaching all components of OCR A-Level PE
- highly experienced A-level PE Examiner and Team Leader for a major awarding body
- recently shortlisted for the TES and Worcestershire Education Awards teacher of the year award
- experienced CPD provider.
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Psychological Factors Skill Acquisition with Sports Psychology Face to face with Wes Davis – Tuesday 11th June – 9.30am – 3.30pm
PEfest2024 Single£275.00 .Venue: The Stables Business Centre, Wychbold Worcestershire, WR9 0BU
Tutor: Wes Davis (see Wes’s profile at end)- A quality assured, power-packed day with a supremely experienced and knowledgeable presenter
- increased knowledge and confidence – whether starting out or upskilling
- stacks of powerful tips, tools, techniques and ideas to equip, motivate and inspire
- links to exam questions and essential exam technique throughout
Session 1: 9.30-10.45 Skill Acquisition 1
- What does an outstanding A Level PE lesson look like?
- Stages of learning
- Types and methods of practice
- Guidance
- Feedback
- Challenging students to interleave skill acquisition concepts and tackle evaluation questions successfully
Session 2: 11.00-12.15 Sports Psychology 1
- How to approach the theories o a streamlined approach to progressing from describe to evaluate
- Personality
- Attitude
- Motivation
- Anxiety
- Groups and teams
- Arousal
Session 3: 1.00-1.45 Skill Acquisition 2
- Theories of learning
- Memory models
- Applying memorisation to multiple areas of the specification
Session 4: 1.50-2.35 Sports Psychology 2
- Social facilitation
- Attribution
- Confidence
- Practical activities to engage and develop high level understanding
Session 5: 2.45-3.15 Synoptic
- Bringing psychological factors topics together synoptically
- What does a level 3 response look like?
- Essential tips for synoptic success
- teaching and Learning Coordinator and Head of Sport at Worcester Sixth Form College (ALPS 2 for A level PE)
- consistently excellent student examination results
- passionate about applying evidence informed teaching and learning into A level PE
- highly experienced A-level PE Examiner and team leader for a major awarding body
- Finalist for recent TES Teacher of The Year award
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Examination Technique – for OCR A-Level PE with Emma Stephens Wednesday 1 March 9.30-12.30
Online Webinar, PEfest2022£115.00 .£115.00 . -
Skill Acquisition with Sport Psychology With Wes Davis Tuesday 28 February 1.30-4.30
Online Webinar, PEfest2022£115.00 .£115.00 . -
Socio-cultural studies with Contemporary sporting issues With Karen Foan Tuesday 28 February 9.30-12.30
Online Webinar, PEfest2022£115.00 .£115.00 . -
Anatomy & Physiology with Exercise Physiology With Karen Foan Thursday 9 February 1.30-4.30
Online Webinar, PEfest2022£115.00 .£115.00 . -
Practical Performance H555/05 (NEA) With Pete Bignell Wednesday 8 February 9.30-12.30
Online Webinar, PEfest2022£115.00 .£115.00 . -
Socio-cultural studies with Contemporary sporting issues Tuesday 1 March 9.30-12.30
Online Webinar, PEfest2022£110.00 .£110.00 .
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