Professional+Development


 * Cambridge **** Training for BES School Teachers and Administrators **

The training courses below are **optional** except for the **Introductory training for administrators and teachers.** Courses are available for **all subjects** in the Lower Division (Cambridge IGCSE) and Upper Division (Cambridge AS and A Level).

The schedule below (Year 1, Year 2, Year 3) will provide a robust support package for the Cambridge program. However, the training may be undertaken at different stages if the school considers it appropriate.


 * **Introductory training for administrators and teachers**
 * Half day on site Cambridge Orientation Workshop**

1.5 hour session with the designated school examinations officer
 * discussion of Cambridge regulations
 * overview of the Handbook, Admin Guide and CIE Direct (secure website)
 * review of the school secure storage area

1.5 hour session with teachers
 * overview of the Cambridge Teacher Support website

1 hour session with the school administrator/s
 * implementation plans
 * Q & A session || $750/school || ** Year 1 Teacher training **

Stage 1 Introductory self-study subject-specific courses: on-line training course accessible for a 6 month period requiring c. 15 hours to complete. Recommend completion within 6 weeks. Courses are self-paced and subject-specific.

Stage 1/2
 * face-to-face training workshop, 3 days, subject –specific


 * Accreditation for coursework teachers via Distance Learning, completed over a few days using Distance Training Packs or Coursework / Speaking Test Training Handbooks (see page 8). Accreditation provides assurance that teachers understand how to manage and assess coursework || $50/teacher

$500/teacher registration fees and lunch inclusive

$31 per subject handbook or pack, which can be shared at a school. Additional $31 per teacher sending CIE completed training materials. || Stage 2
 * **Year 2 Teacher training**
 * Tutor-led on-line training course over 6 weeks covering subject-specific formative assessment
 * face-to-face training workshop, 1 day, on subject-specific ‘Best Classroom Practices’ |||| $200/teacher

$125/teacher registration fees and lunch inclusive || **Year 3 Teacher training** Stage 2
 * face-to-face training workshop, 2 days, subject –specific
 * face-to-face training workshop, 1 day, on subject-specific ‘Best Classroom Practices’ || $350/teacher

$125/teacher registration fees and lunch inclusive (both) ||

Face-to-face workshops typically include 20-30 teachers and will be held at accessible locations across the US. Face-to-face courses may not be available, or may be arranged at higher cost, if there are fewer than 15 teachers for asubject.

**Face to Face training workshops,** led by Cambridge examiners, these three day workshops will provide
 * Descriptions of Training available**
 * Overview of syllabus, question papers andmark schemes
 * Activities relating to the marking ofquestion papers and assessment standards
 * Course delivery strategies
 * ICT and curriculum resources
 * "Best Classroom Practices" one day workshops, led by experiencedCambridge teachers, aims**


 * To familiarize teachers with the curriculumand Scheme of Assessment for the subject they will teach
 * To share various teaching practices which maybe adopted
 * To enable the teachers to look at all facetsof the curriculum from the view of skill development and assessment
 * To review last year’s exam

**Online training and support**
Three types of online training and support are currently available to CIE Schools: These courses provide essential information for teachers who are new to the CIE syllabus, and include activities that prepare them for delivering the course and preparing students for the examination.
 * A. Stage 1** **Introductory self-study** **subject-specific courses**

These courses will introduce teachers to the syllabuses and will focus on: - Aims and assessment - Using CIE resources - Syllabus Content - Standards and Marking

These courses: - Are available on-demand, are self-paced. - Have no deadlines for completing each task. - Require completion of assignments beforeproceeding to next module. - Have no tutor. - Encourage teachers to use the discussionforum to exchange ideas within a community of peers.

The courses, prepared by experienced examiners and trainers, will involve: - A user-friendly e-learning environment - Learning objectives specific to Cambridge syllabuses - Portfolio of evidence - Certificate of participation - Access to the courses will last for 6 monthsfrom the course start date. Participants are expected to complete all tasks within the course by the end of this period in order to be eligible for acertificate of completion. Registration**:** Cost is c. $50.00

Subjects available:

IGCSE Level:Biology (0610), Business Studies (0450), Chemistry(0620), English as a Second Language (0510), Eng. 1st Lang. (0500), History(0470), Literature in English (0486), Mathematics (0580) and Physics (0625). AS/A Level : Applied ICT (9713), Business Studies (9707),Chemistry (9701), Economics (9708), Literature in English (9695), Mathematics(9709) and Physics (9702).

(Lower Division) IGCSE subjects: First Language English (0500), First Language Spanish(0502), History (World) (0470), Literature in English (0468), Mathematics(0580), Physics (0625) AND (Upper Division) AS/A Level subjects: Biology (9700), Chemistry (9701), Economics(9708), Geography (9696) These courses are led by a Cambridge examiner. They focus on classroom practice. Participants follow a three-activity program over six weeks and can interact and share resources with teachers from other Cambridge schools.
 * B. Stage 1 Tutor-led Online training course -Subject Specific**

Participantsare provided with:

- Guidance from an experience Cambridgeconsultant (e-tutor). - Astructured program to develop classroom teaching using the CIEsyllabus. - Moderation and feedback on activities by theCambridge e-tutor via emailexchanges. - Theopportunity to share resources with other teachers through an emaildiscussion group. - Stimulus materials to support each activityon a course website.

Participants are asked to produce three short written assignments (approximately 500 words each), these are based on the evaluation of classroom practice. The e-tutor will provide constructive feedback and input throughout thecourse. The sharing of teaching resources is also encouraged via the course discussion group.The courses are self-paced. Participants can access the course materials intheir own time to suit their lifestyles but do need to be:·teaching their own classes for the duration of the course·and able to meet the two week deadlines for written assignments.

It is anticipated that the courses will require approximately 15 hours ofparticipant time over the six week course, with much of the time directly relating to classroom teaching. To participate in a course, participants will need the relevant syllabus booklet, a personal email account and reliable internet access, to be able to access websites and receive and send email attachments. No advanced computing skills are necessary to participate in this course. Courses cost c. $200 per teacher and the course fee will be invoiced to the school's account. Please note the recommendation that teachers attend a "face to face"or introductory level on-line training event in their subject BEFORE taking an online tutor led training course.

Real learning takes place when teachers try out new skills in the classroom, so CIEhas devised a range of online tutor-led courses where teachers can do just that. The aim of the course is partly to inform you about Assessment for Learning (whichresearch has shown to be the single most powerful way of improving standards in classrooms) but its most important aim is to help you to find the time to reflect on teaching and learning in your own classroom, and to help you help your learners to improve. The course consists of three units, each lasting two weeks and with an assignment at the end of each unit: You will be asked to carry out and submit one assignment in each unit by undertaking activities in the classroom. An important component of this course is the use of the discussion forums. Teachers taking part in the course will benefit from sharing ideas, problems and good practice with colleagues around the world whoare teaching at other CIE schools. Each course runs for seven weeks (first week is introduction) and is led by an experienced CIE Examiner. Participants are expected to complete all tasks within the course and take part in the discussion forum to be eligible for acertificate. No advanced computing skills are necessary to participate in this course. Courses cost c. $200 per teacher and the course fee will be invoiced to the school's account. Appropriate for experienced Science teachers (IGCSE or AS / A level Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Co-ordinated Science) Real learning takes place when teachers try out new skills in the classroom, so CIE has devised a range of online tutor-led courses where teachers can do just that. You will be asked to carry out and submit one assignment in each unit by undertakingactivities in the classroom. An important component of this course is the useof the discussion forums. Teachers taking part in the course will benefit from sharing ideas, problems and good practice with colleagues around the world whoare teaching at other CIE schools. Each course runs for seven weeks (first week is introduction) and is led by an experienced CIE Examiner. Participants are expected to complete all tasks within the course and take part in the discussion forum to be eligible for acertificate. No advanced computing skills are necessary to participate in this course. Courses cost c. $200 per teacher and the course fee will be invoiced to the School's account. This course is for experienced teachers who have been teaching for more than oneyear. It will focus on using the Web for learning in the classroom and will give you an opportunity to discuss and share ideas with other teachers. The aim of the course is to give you first-hand experience of what the web can offer in terms of exciting learning tools when applied to project based learning. You will develop and gain insight into the webs relationship with:
 * C. Tutor-led course for Assessment for Learning**
 * The course aims**
 * Structure of the course:**
 * Unit 1: Why do we do assessments in the classroom Learning objectives and assessment focus
 * Unit 2: Creating assessment tasks: Marking and feedback
 * Unit 3: Using questions and discussion to promote learning Gathering and evaluating evidence for learning in the classroom
 * Course duration:**
 * D. Tutor-led course for Teaching and Assessing Skills in Science**
 * Course Content**
 * The course aims**
 * practice teaching and assessing practical skills in the classroom
 * reflect on teaching and assessing practical skills in the classroom
 * share ideas and good practice with other teachers of science
 * Our objectives are to improve your confidence with teaching and assessing practical skills, learn and try out new and different
 * techniques, and provide some guidance on planning your practical investigations.
 * The course is divided into 3 units**
 * Unit 1 - How to plan a practical lesson
 * Unit 2 - Teaching students how to handle data and evaluate results
 * Unit 3 - How to assess practical skills
 * Course duration:**
 * E. Tutor -led course for using the Web for Learning**
 * The course aims**
 * critical thinking
 * problem solving and
 * communication through cooperation andreflection

The course consists of three units which build up into one complete project and presentation what works An important component of this course is the use of the discussion forums.Teachers taking part in the course will benefit from sharing ideas, problemsand good practice with colleagues around the world who are teaching at Cambridge schools. Each course runs for seven weeks (first week is introduction) and is led by anexperienced CIE Examiner. Participants are expected to complete all taskswithin the course and take part in the discussion forum to be eligible for acertificate. No advanced computing skills are necessary to participate in this course. Courses cost c. $200 per teacher and the course fee will be invoiced to the school. CIE offers online ‘Ask the Examiner’ sessions free of charge for teachers atCambridge International Centers in select subjects.
 * Structure of the course:**
 * Introduction to the Virtual LearningEnvironment and the course.
 * Topic & focusOnline collaboration with a partner to map out a common project topic area
 * Gather & PublishExperiment with web based tools and techniques to research, organize and critically evaluate
 * Present and evaluate your project through presentation online using tools of choice
 * Course duration:**
 * F. Online seminars**
 * 'Ask the Examiner'**

The aim of ‘Ask the Examiner’ is to help teachers prepare their candidates for future examinations by raising their awareness of the main assessment issues inthe past examination session.

Participants will review the content of the Principal Examiner’s report and post questionsto the conference discussion forum. It’s an excellent opportunity to discuss assessment issues with colleagues around the world and the Examiner.

Placeswill be allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis.


 * Coursework training resources**

A. IGCSE: Cambridge Professional Development for Teachers These books are written for teachers delivering IGCSE/O Level courses in the subject.They provide clear, practical and up-to-date guidance on teaching and assessing skills in arange of core subject areas for IGCSE and O Level. Content includes ideas and strategies foreffective classroom practice, setting coursework, assessing students' work and the integration of different skills. Written by experienced teachers and CIE trainers. Additional books willbe published later in the year and will also be available for sale from CIE. It is recommended that these books be read prior to using the Distance TrainingPack or CourseworkTraining Handbook for the subject. Title / ISBN Teaching and Assessing Skills in Accounting 0521543673 Teaching and Assessing Skills in Business Studies 0521543665 Teaching and Assessing Skills in Computer Studies 0521753600 Teaching and Assessing Skills in English as a Second Language 0521753562 Teaching and Assessing Skills in First Language English 0521753554 Teaching and Assessing Skills in Geography 0521753570 Teaching and Assessing Skills in Mathematics 0521753619 Teaching and Assessing Practical Skills in Science 0521753597
 * Price: $20.00 maximum per copy **

These packs are to be used by teachers requiring accreditation for marking courseworkor for teachers assessing students' speaking skills. Each pack includes a distance trainingmanual, syllabus,(and tapes/CDs where necessary), standards booklet (where available) and mark sheets. It is necessary for each Centre to purchase only one pack and then any numberof teachers can work through the pack, photocopying the relevant sheets. An additional charge of $31 is payable for each assessment returned to CIE. Iffurther assessments/ speaking tests are requested by the Subject Coursework/Speaking Test Consultant,an additional charge of $31 is payable for each assessment. This chargeincludes the services of the Subject Coursework/Speaking Test Consultant, who will examinethe marks that the trainees give for the unmarked exemplar coursework/speaking tests theyhave conducted with their candidates, write to discuss marking problems if necessary, and recommend the issue of a certificate stating that the teacher may now assess thestudents’ courseworkfor IGCSE. It is recommended that these packs be used with the accompanying CambridgeProfessional Development for Teachers book for the subject, if available (see above)
 * B. IGCSE: Distance TrainingPacks **
 * Price: $31.00 per copy**


 * Each individual teacher must send in a separate assessment. **
 * . No. **

Agriculture0600 ChildDevelopment 0637 Chinese(Mandarin) – Foreign Language 0547 Designand Technology 0445 DevelopmentStudies 0453 Economics0455 English– Second Language 0510 French– Foreign Language 0520 German– Foreign Language 0525 History0470 Literature– English 0486 Mathematics0581 Spanish– Foreign Language 0530
 * IGCSE: Distance Training Packs **Subjects available:

The distance training packs are being replaced gradually by the new CourseworkTraining Handbook. As with the packs, Centers need buy one copy only of the Handbook, which can then be used by any number of teachers. However, the new Handbooks provide more information on administering coursework in the Centre. It is assumed that the Centre will already have copies of the relevant syllabus and standards booklet (where available) orwill download them from the CIE website. These items will not be sent out with the Handbook. A charge of $31 is payable for each assessment returned to UCLES. If furtherassessments speaking tests are requested by the Subject Coursework/Speaking Test Consultant, an additional charge of $31 is payable for each assessment. This charge includes the servicesof the Subject Coursework/Speaking Test Consultant who will examine the marks that the trainees give for the unmarked exemplar coursework/speaking tests they have conductedwith their candidates, write to discuss marking problems if necessary, and recommend theissue of a certificate stating that the teacher may now assess the students’ courseworkfor IGCSE. It is recommended that these Handbooks be used with the accompanying Cambridge Professional Development for Teachers book for the subject, if available (see below).
 * C. IGCSE: CourseworkTraining Handbooks**
 * Price: $31.00 percopy**
 * Each individual teachermust send in a separate assessment.**

Arabic– Foreign Language Available CTHIGFLA0401 Art and Design (0400) Combined with Standards and published on CD-ROM CD04000401 Business Studies (0450) CTHIGBUSI0301 Computer Studies (0420) CTHIGCOMP0302 English– First Language (0500) CCTHIGFLE0401 Environmental Management (0680) CTHIGENVI0301 Food and Nutrition (0648) CTHIGFAN0401 Geography(0460) CTHIGGEOG0301 Music(0410) CTHIGMUS0401 Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Science – Co-ordinated andCombined (0610, 0620, 0625, 0652, 0653, 0654) CTHIGSCIE0302
 * IGCSE: CourseworkTraining Handbooks Subjects available**/ Ref. No.