A CPD programme for primary and secondary teachers

A CPD programme for primary and secondary teachers of geography and science Funded by the Df. E Teaching and Leadership Innovation Fund (TLIF)

Key features The CTA project: • raises standards in geography and science • provides free ‘plan-do-review’ CPD over one school term • focuses on knowledge application, critical use of data and construction of evidenced arguments • is tailored to local priorities, delivered through teacher networks • supports teachers to apply techniques in their classroom • is run by the Geographical Association and Association for Science Education.

Building teacher capability through: üconfidence in curriculum planning and critical pedagogies üincreased subject knowledge around data, scientific and geographical concepts and language üeffective teaching of reformed geography and science qualifications and curricula üefficient planning through use of practical tools and quality-assured curriculum plans and resources.

Raising attainment so pupils: ü gain the geographical and scientific knowledge and skills needed for success in exams and further study ü tackle complex issues more independently and construct evidenced argument through social and natural scientific investigation ü make adept use of data, use evidence critically ü have the right challenge to increase engagement with geography and science, generate interest in further study. ‘Pupils were empowered to lead their own learning; there was much more improvement in less confident students. . . they were able to use the motivation and knowledge of the more able to be part of the whole activity’. Laura White, Roundhay School, Leeds.

Eligibility ü Schools in category 5 -6 local authorities ü Ofsted grade 3 or 4 schools in these areas ü Ofsted grade 3 or 4 schools elsewhere v Ofsted 1 -2 schools outside category 5 -6 areas ineligible ü Check here – Teaching and Leadership Innovation Fund Programmes

https: //www. geography. org. uk/critical-thinking Discussion and debate resulted in writing produced at a very high standard. Central Park Primary Pupils were able to use higher order questions; more open and flexible thinking was also apparent from the whole class. Children were able to think beyond their own experiences and use their knowledge to help them answer more complex questions. Queen’s Crescent Primary Lesson observations have seen an increase in teaching practices that promote and celebrate questioning from pupils, an increase in the quality and frequency of questions asked. Christ Church Primary Shaftesbury Park Primary Within three sessions the impact on engagement and achievement was incredible … children’s participation increased and they used higher order thinking. Leigh Primary

https: //www. geography. org. uk/critical-thinking Students are more engaged, confident they will be challenged and be successful at GCSE and A level … retention from geography is exceptional and results extremely strong. This project had a strong and important impact on my teaching. It helped me to think more critically about planning lessons, ensuring I had more questioning techniques to encourage student participation and get them to develop ideas. Chesterton Community College Abbeyfields School A deeper understanding of climate change …the quality of writing produced by students was at a much higher level. . . a greater engagement in questioning the evidence. Falinge Park High Core skills approaches encouraged greater independence amongst pupils and enabled them to take greater ownership over their own learning. There also was evidence of pupils being able to formulate more balanced arguments and solve problems amongst themselves more effectively. Ecorys/ University of Glasgow

School-centred CPD Participating teachers will share practice with colleagues in their training group and school: a highly effective CPD model with clear impacts on pupils’ learning. Training will be predominantly in school networks. Roles: • School coordinator: sets up the network; liaises with GA/ASE who provide an subject expert trainer, or: • CPD leader: sets up and organises the network, but also leads the training • Both: liaise closely with Julie Beattie to register teachers, evaluate, bring in teachers’ projects.

The Teaching and Leadership Innovation Fund The TLIF provides free CPD opportunities for teachers and leaders in schools rated grade 3 or 4 by Ofsted within either: • one of the 12 Opportunity Areas • or category 5 and 6 Local Authority Districts Other schools within these Opportunity Areas and Local Authority Districts may be eligible as part of a local network - find out if you /your school may be eligible for this free CPD here. • Contact Julie Beattie (JBeattie@geography. org. uk) to register your interest in joining, hosting a network or to enquire about your eligibility.

The Teaching and Leadership Innovation Fund Ineligible schools • The combination of (Ofsted 1 or 2) + (Opportunity Area 1, 2, 3 or 4) is ineligible • No school with this combination will be trained.