This is for Year 12 mixed ability. I recommend printing the worksheets file as A3, and the rest can be as A4. It involves resources e.g. books, but also plenty of up-to-date/ live information which will need to be accessed with internet. E.g. computers, phones, or teacher can print them out from the website. The exam board are aware of these A-level textbooks having older data, but students can infer information as years have gone by. Add information/ own knowledge, their knowledge when looking at boroughs and images. Bring the lesson alive. E.g. One student mentioned the Green Bridge that was unsuccessful, has a similar one built in Manchester instead. Pages are included in the PPT. The aim from the AQA spec: Case studies of two contrasting urban areas to illustrate and analyse key themes set out. This includes: patterns of economic and social well-being the nature and impact of physical environmental conditions with particular reference to the implications for environmental sustainability, the character of the study areas and the experience and attitudes of their populations. Helpful materials: Dictionary - expected key terminology for A level and above white (fourth edition) Hodder A Level textbook - used in this lesson but I have attached a double sided page of information which can be used instead or in addition cool geography

Interview information I went to a few teacher ones as I lined them up over a week and made them wait before deciding. Usually you have to decide on the spot unless you’re the better candidate, they may wait.

Check your subject knowledge to know what you need to learn/ study/ build knowledge on. The document is 35 pages long. I have my answers on it which you can change. I completed this before I studied such course/ subject…

Simple template on Y7 tectonic plates (not fully completed) GCSE completed SOW on coasts (from a very good Bristol school - they pay trainees to have 3x meals a day and actually pay you thousands of pounds for having them as a placement - of course your placements are chosen by your university provider). Year 8 SOW (from private institutions) If you would like others, feel free to leave the comment under reviews and I can update the files if I have them (History and Geography mainly).

Adaptable timetable Colour coded

Objectives: Recognise that the continent of Africa is made up of 54 countries. Describe the human and physical features of the continent. Analyse data to understand the diversity of Africa. Addresses misconceptions and stereotypes CLOCC locations Africa is diverse - exam type question Writing PEE paragraph

Letter 1: Geography (2 pages) Letter 2: English (2 pages) I had quite a few people ask for my letter so I thought I’d share it, along with my experience. I sent a generic letter to several schools and I was invited to every interview. You should personalise it. All my experience was not included in the letter or application forms because I felt that it is too time-consuming. You should include relevant information though and increase your employability. I am a very picky person when it comes to the work environment and highly value myself. I lined up interviews day after day for about 1.5 weeks. I went to the first few and I did not like them. For example, I saw a black student wearing his traditional wear and I made a nice comment. The headteacher referred it as a special day where “they” get to wear “costumes”. I went to one that really stood out and I have told them I have another interview. You shouldn’t do this unless you are the better candidate. You should just say that you can’t answer the phone at placement.*Never agree to a job unless you are certain. Backing out is unprofessional, leads to bad references and blacklisting = you’re stuck with the school you changed to. Remember if you fail as ECT you are barred from teaching. However, if you are failing, you can quit and rejoin as an ECT in another school - but not if you are blacklisted! I asked further schools to cover my travel expenses. 1 school didn’t. I felt that they didn’t value teachers so I rejected them. In the interviews I attended, it was common to over-run by a little bit. That’s okay. However, in one school I got to leave after my interview (lunch time for me) but the interviewers went for lunch and made the other candidate wait until after their lunch before interviewing him, and not offering any food for him. I liked that school as I went around but not the way they treated the interviewee so I decided against it. You have to remember your workplace needs to treat you right. In another interview, I had travelled 3 hours to. They over ran by more than 1 hour. I was debating to just leave. They never offered me the option to leave early. I felt that they did not value people’s time considering the other candidate was local and was interviewed first, yet I was interviewed later. I didn’t like it. They had a good reputation by the locals which is why I accepted the interview. They loved everything I did with the students and class, however when I asked about pay etc. I rejected the offer. With relocation costs, it wasn’t worth it. They reimbursed me £90 (railcard). After that interview, I decided to take the earlier offer and cancel the rest. I interviewed them and negotiated masters, extra holidays, £3k higher pay etc. Don’t do this unless you’re in a good position. I was a trainee for reference but believe my experience is valuable.

Resources PPT Atlas (optional) History sheets (optional) Keywords Africa Asia Migration Colonisation Independence Prepare for Learning – Entry Activity Silent reading for 10 minutes Starter activity: Spot the odd one out images x2 Learning Intentions and Agree Learning Outcomes Understand the causes of the English Civil War • Describe the location of Africa • Recognise the difference regions of Africa • Explain how Africa has changed over time Present New Information Map skills with Africa/ continents History of Africa (literacy reading) History of Africa (10minute video – if time) Construct Meaning – Learning by Doing Map of Africa Rank figures onto tables Apply to Demonstrate Understanding – Opportunity Identify regional scale in UK and compass regions in Africa Find countries in different regions of Africa PEE paragraph on how Africa changed over time Review Write down 3 things you found interesting Additional Support (SEN support, EHCP, PP FSM, LAC) Checking in Examples Word bank Images Colour and number coded Answers on board Stretch and Challenge Challenge – using challenge key word bank

Reading sessions with students List to do Prompts Options Notes Reflections/ notes - to pass to pastoral or related departments

Year 9 globalisation end of unit assessment and answers

Class feedback lesson Class feedback sheet for all students Make a Change/ How To Improve - Green pens Number coded

Class room practice Educational research Educators advice

I’ve included lots of books and research that you need to read if you’re becoming a geography teacher. I’ve also made summaries of some of them in case you didn’t want to read the whole thing. The main book I made a bigger document, and in the book you can find a large table that separates sections well. These will be useful towards your assignments. My assignments were around 78 marks.

Some behaviour management research

Mindmap Task - success criterion = 2 pieces of evidence per misconception Differentiated tables - so students finish around same time/ have scaffolding Special role - Student envoys - I use students of that religion because they can share their knowledge/ confirm other pupils answers correctly Challenge included Facts reading as a class Reading of a real life person (news) Task - Local, National, International - solutions Adapt to YOUR school name and YOUR town. - highlighted in red on PPT - could include school logo too. Golden rules - create alone/ or as class - religious studies is a sensitive topic as there is science and students of different religions so depending on your school and students - it could be worth mentioning/ creating some or serve as reminders. Note: Catholic schools didn’t need any. Non-catholic schools, I used as a reminder with the behaviour policy as it is considered a serious misbehaviour if there is any discrimination (mixed student background). Usually it’s the wrong term used - so little reminders to use the word “different” rather than “weird” etc.

Duties/ chores Think/ pair/ share Videos Task - add information to image (Handouts) - to annotate Independent task Diagram of Islam supported by the five pillars Use textbook Included in PPT to print if no textbook (1 page to share) Explain starter sentences command word “explain” = because Complete questions on page 15 (textbook/ page earlier) Challenge and super challenge included. End: Create a 5 question quiz (true or false and multiple choice) - can you challenge your partner? Swap and complete Peer assess Students supporting self regulation of themselves and classmates

Questions from interviewers, and student panel from several schools. Mainly secondary school. Tips included and own

Template for your CV as a teacher Used for jobs, and agencies,

I included an example of a fieldwork booklet. It is adaptable and sections can be removed depending on how much time you have. This school was huge and they walked around separately as we had 4 buses of students. Since we walked, I was the guide and mentioned all the prices etc. The school is deprived so you need to address misconceptions during evaluation on whether it was successful or not as the students will think these big shops are amazing/ or unaware due to their hometown being small. With a different school, we did the boat tour instead so they were able to easily take photos to annotate, write a lot and complete a full booklet (different to this booklet). In that booklet, the main difference was we added a map of the locations the boat goes and labelled it. Students made notes on each part. The boat tour guide may know some things, otherwise I (and you) know the information already to share. On the boat tour, you’ll see the giant boat that Bristol paid millions to move a few yards down for “regeneration” of the food shops nearby. When walking, we never saw it. Bristol has a lot of history and original butts, cranes etc. in the area which people may not know. Things like vegetation drainage, use of brown field sites etc. I included some information for you in case you are unaware, and some articles. With other schools, they decided to not visit Bristol.

First lesson Journey of life Differentiated worksheets (4 different levels) Helpsheet available Lesson plan (brief) Sheets available for SoW term Homework included