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GCSE (9-1) Geography

GCSE (9-1) Geography. Ass. www.eduqas.co.uk. Introducing Eduqas. Eduqas is the new brand from WJEC, offering Ofqual reformed GCSE, AS and A level qualifications for first teaching from 2016

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GCSE (9-1) Geography

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  1. GCSE (9-1) Geography Ass

  2. www.eduqas.co.uk Introducing Eduqas • Eduqas is the new brand from WJEC, offering Ofqual reformed GCSE, AS and A level qualifications for first teaching from 2016 • WJEC Eduqas Geography qualifications are available to teachers in England, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands • Eduqas enables teachers to distinguish between WJEC’s current specifications and Ofqual reformed specifications

  3. WJEC or Eduqas? WJEC will offer three GCSE qualifications for first teaching in 2016 and first assessment in 2018: WJEC GCSE Geography – available to centres in Wales WJEC Eduqas Geography A – available to centres in England WJEC Eduqas Geography B – available to centres in England

  4. Two different qualifications, each with a distinctive enquiry approach DRAFT

  5. What’s new? New grading system (9-1) means more stretch and challenge Non-tiered papers No controlled assessment – fieldwork assessed by examination only Fieldwork is only worth 15% New assessment objectives and new weightings. The new wording for AO3 (application), in particular, may have implications for how you teach New stretch and challenge in the assessment of AO4 (mathematical and statistical skills) will also have implications for teaching & learning Key changes in England

  6. NewAO3 = two thirds of assessment of fieldwork

  7. Suitable ways to target this AO with your own students might be to use the following openings when posing questions of your own: Analyse the impacts on … Weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of … Discuss the points of view of … What are the limitations of? To what extent do you agree? Which is the best option? Justify your decision / choice. What are the costs and benefits? How might things change in the future? What might be the consequence? What ought to happen …? Who should…? Interpret Analyse Evaluate Make judgements

  8. WJEC & WJEC Eduqas fieldwork WJEC GCSE qualifications take a common approach to fieldwork in England and Wales: Learners should be actively involved in planning the enquiry process and methodologies – posing questions, selecting samples etc. E.g. how could I use my smartphone apps in collecting data? Where should I collect data? What kind of fieldwork report should I write? A conceptual approach encourages learners to relate their understanding of the unique features of their field study site to the wider UK. E.g. What have I learned here that could apply elsewhere?

  9. Locational knowledge of the UK The geography community (GA/RGS) are concerned about how superficial knowledge of locations can lead to limited understanding of place (Alan Kinder and Bangladesh floods). A more holistic knowledge of location and place should allow candidates to develop a deeper understanding of issues and concepts. Some element of synthesis UK geography will have to be assessed leading to resource/training issues – addressed partly in the November meetings

  10. Geography A summary of assessment

  11. Geography B summary of assessment Theme 1, Changing Places - Changing Economies. Theme 2, Changing Environments. Theme 3, Environmental Challenges.

  12. Specification B No optional routes Decision making embedded in some extended questions PLUS Component 2 Values & attitudes Savannah plus one other biome Coastal management is core No opportunity for tectonics Specification A Optional routes allow some breadth/depth of study Decision making embedded in some extended questions Overarching concepts TRF plus one other biome Coastal management is an option Tectonic landscapes & hazards option Main differences

  13. Resources for Teachers Free support with potential for centre visits to new centres and consortia visits New text books published by Hodder are being written by experienced authors and examiners to include Andy Leeder and Bob Digby Suggested programmes of study (two and three years) and other teacher resources are being written by experienced teachers Visit our website to access qualification information and download key documents. eduqas.co.uk/geography Free Eduqas digital resources to support the teaching and learning of a broad range of subjects. resources.eduqas.co.uk

  14. Training Events Preparing to teach the new Eduqas Geography GCSE Full day events: 5th November – Exeter 10th November – Manchester 11th November – Nottingham 12th November – Birmingham 16th November – Winchester 17th November – London 18th November – York http://www.eduqas.co.uk/training/#preparetoteachcourse

  15. Any questions? Contact GCSE Geography Subject Officer: Andrew Owen andrew.owen@eduqas.co.uk Follow on Twitter: @eduqas Visit the website: www.eduqas.co.uk

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