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Introductory Course IGCSE History (0470)

Event type: Training Event

Stage: 1

Dates: 20 August - 09 November 2012

Suitable for teachers of:

  • IGCSE History (0470)

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This online self-study course is designed to give you an introduction to Cambridge IGCSE History. It is aimed at teachers who have not yet started to deliver this course or who are new to teaching this subject.

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Course content

The course will cover all aspects of the syllabus and will enable you to:

  1. become increasingly familiar with the syllabus aims and method of assessment of IGCSE History;
  2. understand the assessment objectives of IGCSE History;
  3. locate resources that will aid the delivery of IGCSE History;
  4. appreciate the breadth and depth of syllabus content of IGCSE History;
  5. be aware of how the examination papers and mark schemes are constructed for IGCSE History;
  6. have an appreciation of how mark schemes are applied and the standards required for IGCSE History;
  7. understand how examiner reports are compiled and how they can aid your teaching.
     

This is a self study course so the pace of study is dictated by each participant and will depend on their level of engagement.  It is expected to be around 15 hours of study over 6 weeks.

There are no deadlines for completing each task. The course is designed to be flexible in order to allow for the many demands on teachers' time.  Participation can take place at times to suit the local situation.  Participants have three months to complete the course.

Please note there is no course tutor.   Teachers are encouraged to use the History discussion forum on the Teacher Support Website to exchange ideas within a community of peers.

Course certification

Participants are expected to complete all tasks and a short exit test to be eligible for a certificate of completion.

Technical requirements

For participation in the online course, the following minimum computer specification is recommended:

  1. A computer with internet access
  2. An up-to-date internet browser with cookies enabled (the courses will not work without cookies enabled)
  3. Preferably Java installed on the computer
  4. Adobe Reader
  5. Access to the Teacher Support Website

Course registration and fees:

The fee is £55 per delegate. The closing date for bookings is 17 August 2012.
Course enrolment information will send on 17 August 2012