Steps to Success in GCSE Music
Designed to provide teachers with practical steps to make GCSE music more accessible, our Steps to Success in GCSE Music course offers the opportunity to explore engaging and practical ways to analyse, explore and understand GCSE music through the Musical Futures practical approach to teaching.
The session will examine steps to make GCSE music more accessible through using practical approaches to learn key concepts, terminology and develop critical understanding in listening, appraising, composing and performing.
Teachers using this approach have reported improvements in students knowledge retention and understanding which facilitates improved outcomes at Key Stage 4, whilst ensuring a vibrant and engaging curriculum approach.
Access to our Musical Futures Online resource platform Ultimate membership (worth £199 + VAT) is included as part of this course.
Aims of the course:
- Learn how to approach the development of knowledge and understanding through relevant and authentic musical activities
- Explore teaching approaches, strategies and resources that enable learners of all abilities to achieve their full potential in GCSE examinations
- Develop an understanding of the impact of learning through performance-based activity
- Learn how to approach songwriting in an innovative, engaging and student-friendly way that gives students the best opportunity to succeed
The course is lead by Musical Futures Senior Trainer and Champion Teacher – Jane Werry
Attend this event
Places are limited and are available on a first come first served basis.
Cost:
- £250 – Standard: for bookings made from 12.04.2024 (*includes 12 months Ultimate membership worth £199 + VAT)
- £75 for a second member of staff from your school if you have purchased an Early Bird, Standard or Members ticket
- £225 – Members of Musical Futures Online: for attendees whose school, already has an existing 12 month membership of Musical Futures Online (*includes renewal of 12 months Ultimate membership on expiration of current membership worth £199 + VAT)
About the Provider
Musical Futures
Musical Futures has almost 20 years experience in supporting teachers to deliver practical, authentic and relevant music lessons that effectively engage pupils of all ages in learning music using readily available instruments.
