Effective Transition in History from School to HE
Enabling Effective Transition in History: Developing Guidance for Schools and HE.
Friday 11th June at the NCVO in London
Draft workshop programme
9.30 | Tea & coffee available |
10.00
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Brief explanation of the format for the day and anticipated outcomes |
10.30 | What does a good A Level student look like? |
10.45
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Split into 5 mixed break-out groups (approx 8 per group), each with a facilitator.
Groups to discuss points raised by the speaker(s) on the abilities we expect of a good student, will a good A level student automatically make a good HE student, and what is an A* |
11.30 | Coffee |
11.45 | Groups report back |
12.15 | Knowledge transition |
12.30 |
Groups to discuss the key points on breadth of knowledge at A Level, learning styles in schools and HE. |
1.15 | LUNCH |
2.00 | Groups report back |
2.30 | Admissions. |
2.45 |
Groups to discuss key issues of HE interviews, personal statements, additional guidance on looking at different universities and courses. |
3.30 | Groups report back |
4.00 |
Final discussion on what are the key findings of the day and how best to disseminate information to schools and HEIs. |
4.30 | Finish |