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See page 3.  \nWe also offer free online New to Edexcel events if you are switching to us from another awarding body or if you are New to teaching Pearson Edexcel geography qualifications. See opposite.  \nNew CPD for 2020/21 to support GCSE (9-1) Geography  \nPlanning for 2020-21 an opportunity to discuss plans for the forthcoming academic year (see page 4) .  \nSupporting lower ability learners aims to address the challenges facing lower-attaining students (see page 4) .  \nNew CPD for 2020/21 to support AS/A level Geography  \nGCE Geography – Planning for 2020-21 an opportunity to discuss plans for the forthcoming academic year (see page 4) .  \nPreparing students for the synoptic investigation reviews synoptic themes and the Paper 3 exam structure (see page 3) .  \nPearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1)  \nNew to Edexcel training for Spec A and Spec B  \nFree  \nThis free online event is designed for teachers who are moving to Edexcel or delivering the Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Geography A or B specification for the first time. This will support you in getting ready to teach the specification.  \nDelegates will:  \n• Consider the structure and content of the New specification, and explore possible teaching and delivery strategies.  \n• Explore the question papers and mark schemes for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper  \n3, and take part in activities.  \n• Find out more about the support available to guide you through the current changes.  \nThis event can count as 2 hours of CPD.  \n“Excellent presentation and clear strategies to implement within school.”  \nLucy Hawkins, Cliff Park Ormiston Academy  \nDownload our New switching support guide at:  \nDownload Spec A: [quals.pearson.com/GeogSwitchSpecA](quals.pearson.com/GeogSwitchSpecA)  \nDownload Spec B: [quals.pearson.com/GeogSwitchSpecB](quals.pearson.com/GeogSwitchSpecB)  \nPearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) and AS/A level  \nPearson Edexcel Geography  \nautumn and spring Network events  \nFree  \nOur free online Network events for both GCSE and AS/A level will give you the opportunity to share ideas with other teachers as well as:  \n• Consider key aspects of the assessments.  \n• Develop strategies for encouraging improved achievement in your Geography qualifications.  \nThese two-hour events usually take place at the end of the school day.  \nPearson Edexcel AS/A level  \nGCE Geography  \n– Planning for 2020-21  \nThis webinar will allow delegates to discuss their plans for the forthcoming academic year. In the session, you will have the opportunity to:  \nFree  \n• Explore pathways and routes through the course.  \n• Consider the latest Ofqual review.  \n• Share ideas and plans with other teachers.  \n• Discuss key concerns for the year ahead.  \n• Discuss the current support available and other ways Pearson can help.  \nOur PD events count towards your CPD hours  \nPearson Edexcel AS/A level  \nPearson Edexcel A level Geography – Paper 3: preparing students for the synoptic investigation  \nAt this paid for online event delegates will:  \nNew  \n• Review the synoptic themes and the Paper 3 exam structure including question types, command words and mark schemes.  \n• Explore the skills needed for the resource booklet about a contemporary, place based geographical issue.  \n• Discover strategies for preparing your students for the 18 mark and 24 mark‘Evaluate’ questions and demonstrating synoptic thinking.  \n• Reflect on marked scripts from the 2020 A level Paper 3 exam.  \nPearson has reviewed ","cbCaikTUVHrAaL8w","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikTUVHrAaL8w","pdf",709365,"English","# Geography Professional Development\n## Overview of events\n## Free online GCSE and A level Network events\n## New to Edexcel events\n## New CPD for 2020/21\n## Planning for 2020-21\n## Supporting lower ability learners\n## AS/A level Paper 3 synoptic investigation training\n## Past training content","[{\"question\":\"What types of geography professional development events are included in the guide?\",\"answer\":\"The guide covers an overview of free online Network events, free New to Edexcel sessions, and both free and paid CPD webinars to support GCSE (9-1) and A level geography teaching and assessment.\"},{\"question\":\"What do the New to Edexcel training events focus on?\",\"answer\":\"They help teachers preparing to deliver Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) geography for the first time, covering the specification structure and content, and exploring question papers and mark schemes for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3.\"},{\"question\":\"Can the planning webinars count towards CPD hours?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. 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