November 2009

ATP Conference 2010

by Mark Holah on November 29, 2009

in ATP,Conferences

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The 28th annual ATP conference 2010 will be be held at Keele University – Friday 2nd July to Sunday 4th July. The theme is Teaching Psychology: changing lives, changing minds.

The conference is for teachers of psychology and will offer updating sessions on psychology, presentations and workshops on teaching and learning, and opportunities to share good practice.

See you there.

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Kraków 2010 – southwestconferences.co.uk

by Mark Holah on November 22, 2009

in South West Conferences,visits

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SouthWestConferences are offering an interesting  INSET opportunity for teachers.

  • Friday 24 Sept-Sunday 26 Sept 2010.
  • The theme will be Obedience and Resistance.
  • Manchester Met will give 20 CATS towards a masters in teaching and learning/education
    • All inclusive price £410 (plus VAT)
    • Return flight to Krakow from Bristol, Liverpool or Gatwick.
    • Transfer to and from the hotel.
    • Bed and breakfast in the Hotel Qubus (4 star hotel with sauna, swimming pool, free wireless), sharing a twin room.
    • Dinner Friday and Saturday (alcoholic drinks not included!).
    • Lunch on Saturday.
    • Guided tours of Auschwitz and the Schindler factory/Jewish district.
    • Lectures/workshops on Friday evening and Saturday morning.

    More details are here.

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    NQT/New to Teaching Psychology CPD Event Saturday March 6th 2010

    by Mark Holah on November 22, 2009

    in ATP,Conferences,Courses

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    The ATP is running a CPD event for NQTs and those new to teaching Psychology.  The aim of the day is to provide high quality, low cost CPD for Psychology teachers.

    The day will consist of interactive workshops given by experienced teachers and examiners on a variety of topics relevant to NQTs.  There will be plenty of opportunity to network with like minded professionals.  The exact programme is still to be finalised, but will contain workshops on issues such as effective lesson planning, using interactive resources, questioning, Assessment for Learning, teaching research methods etc. A website forum has been set up for suggestions.

    The event will be held at: -
    The Polesworth School
    Dordon Road
    Dordon
    Tamworth
    Staffs
    B78 1QT

    The nearest train station is Tamworth and the school is 5 minutes away from junction 10 of the M42.

    The very reasonable cost of £30 will include refreshments and a light lunch.  The day will begin with registration and coffee at 9.30am and finish at 3pm.  Please book your place early to avoid disappointment.

    Please pay £30 delegate fee via PayPal.  In order to qualify for this bargain price you must be a member of the ATP.  Please join here if not already a member, before registering for NQT/New to teaching Psychology CPD Event.  Any queries please contact d.gajic@sky.com

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