1. GCE Geography from 2016 An introduction David Drake Geography Subject Officer (AS/A) Twitter: @_DavidDrake

2. GCE Geography from 2016 An introduction David Drake Geography Subject Officer (AS/A) Twitter: @_DavidDrake ENGLAND - DRAFT SPECIFICATION (v2) – DUE FOR RESUBMISSION TO OFQUAL WALES – DRAFT SPECIFICATION SUBMITTED TO QW – OCTOBER 2015 ENGLAND - DRAFT SPECIFICATION (v2) – DUE FOR RESUBMISSION TO OFQUAL WALES – DRAFT SPECIFICATION SUBMITTED TO QW – OCTOBER 2015

3. Eduqas is the new brand from WJEC, offering Ofqual reformed GCSE, AS and A level qualifications for first teaching from 2016 WJEC Eduqas Geography qualifications are available to teachers in England, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands WJEC Geography qualifications are available to teachers in Wales Eduqas enables teachers to distinguish between WJEC’s current specifications, new Wales qualifications and Ofqual reformed specifications in England Introducing Eduqas

4. 4 Aims of WJEC Eduqas GCE in Geography Encourages learners to ‘think like a geographer’ by engaging them with the enquiry process and supporting them in their move towards independent investigation Provides opportunities for co-teachability with GCE AS Geography, both in terms of content and the required days of fieldwork Complies with DfE Subject content and adopts the new thinking required by HE Allows progression from GCSE yet does not preclude students who have not studied GCSE geography Provides continuity from the existing specification and re-use of some teaching materials

5. Key Changes Have linear assessments at the end of two years. Contain four components, one of which is non-examined assessment (NEA). Five units in Wales. Contain explicit reference to the assessment objectives Contain explicit reference to specialist overarching geography concepts Physical geography focus on process and landform rather than human interaction HE has been influential in making human geography more contemporary 4

6. 6 Latest News This presentation is based on the second draft specification to be submitted to Ofqual. Changes shown in red are the charges from the original draft published on the Eduqas website. The content of the Qualifications Wales submission is very similar to the England resubmission (v2)

7. 7 Summary of Eduqas AS Geography (v1) Component 1 – CORE Changing Landscapes Coastal or Glaciated Tectonic Hazards Component 1 – CORE Changing Landscapes Coastal or Glaciated Tectonic Hazards Component 2 - CORE Changing Places Component 2 - CORE Changing Places Fieldwork Not submitted but examined in both Component 1 and 2 exam papers Fieldwork Not submitted but examined in both Component 1 and 2 exam papers

8. 8 Summary of Eduqas AS Geography (v2) Component 1 – CORE Changing Landscapes Coastal or Glaciated Tectonic Hazards Challenges in the 21 st Century Component 1 – CORE Changing Landscapes Coastal or Glaciated Tectonic Hazards Challenges in the 21 st Century Component 2 - CORE Changing Places Component 2 - CORE Changing Places Fieldwork Not submitted but examined in Component 2 exam paper only Fieldwork Not submitted but examined in Component 2 exam paper only

9. 9 Component 1 (AS)Component 2 (AS) Changing Landscapes 2 hours 15 mins Changing Places 1 hour 15 minutes 60 % weighting40% weighting Section A: either Coastal or Glaciated Landscapes. 2 compulsory structured questions with data response Section B: Tectonic Hazards. 1 compulsory structured question with data response and two extended response questions Section C: Challenges in the 21 st Century. (Synoptic) One extended response question with resource material drawing on AS Components 1 and 2 Section A: Changing places. 2 compulsory structured questions with data response Section B: Fieldwork investigation in Physical and Human Geography Three compulsory structured questions on fieldwork and the learner’s own fieldwork Eduqas AS Assessment Structure (v2)

10. 10 Summary of Eduqas GCE Geography (v1) Component 1 - CORE 1.Changing Landscapes - Coasts or Glaciers 2.Changing Places Component 1 - CORE 1.Changing Landscapes - Coasts or Glaciers 2.Changing Places Component 4 INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION Component 4 INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION Component 3 – NON CORE Contemporary Themes in Geography 1.Tectonic Hazards 2.Choice of five themes – two to be selected Component 3 – NON CORE Contemporary Themes in Geography 1.Tectonic Hazards 2.Choice of five themes – two to be selected Component 2 - CORE Global Systems and Global Governance 1.Water and Carbon 2.Migration and Oceans Component 2 - CORE Global Systems and Global Governance 1.Water and Carbon 2.Migration and Oceans

11. 11 Summary of Eduqas GCE Geography (v2) Component 1 - CORE 1.Changing Landscapes - Coasts or Glaciers 2.Changing Places Component 1 - CORE 1.Changing Landscapes - Coasts or Glaciers 2.Changing Places Component 4 INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION Component 4 INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION Component 2 - CORE Global Systems and Global Governance 1.Water and Carbon 2.Migration and Oceans 3.21 st Century Challenges Component 2 - CORE Global Systems and Global Governance 1.Water and Carbon 2.Migration and Oceans 3.21 st Century Challenges Component 3 – NON CORE Contemporary Themes in Geography 1.Tectonic Hazards 2.Choice of four themes – two to be selected Component 3 – NON CORE Contemporary Themes in Geography 1.Tectonic Hazards 2.Choice of four themes – two to be selected

12. A Level Summary of assessment (v2) Geography Component 1: Changing Landscapes and Changing Places Written examination: 1 hours 45 minutes 20.5% of qualification Section A either Coastal or Glaciated Landscapes Section B - Changing Places. Each section is assessed through compulsory structured data response questions and one extended response question.

13. A Level Summary of assessment (v2) Geography Component 2: Global Systems and Global Governance Written examination: 2 hours 27.5% of qualification Section A - Global Systems, the Water and Carbon Cycles. Section B - Global Governance, learners are required to study processes and patterns of global migration and global governance of the Earth’s oceans. Sections A and B are assessed through compulsory structured questions and one extended response question. Section C - 21 st Century Challenges – One compulsory extended response question with resource material drawing on both A Level Component 1 and A Level Component 2

14. Summary of assessment A Level (v2) Component 3: Contemporary Themes in Geography Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes 32% of qualification Section A Tectonic Hazards. Assessed through one compulsory extended response question. Section B – Contemporary Themes in Geography Chose two from four optional themes: Ecosystems Economic Growth and Challenge: India or China or Development in an African Context Energy Challenges and Dilemmas Weather and Climate Assessed through two essay questions chosen from four optional themes

15. Summary of assessment A Level (v2) Component 4: Non-exam assessment (3000 - 4000 words) 20% of qualification One written independent investigation based on the collection of both field and secondary data. Candidates and teachers will need compete the Geography Independent Investigation form (agreed by all Awarding bodies): Section A – Candidate declaration and Teacher declaration Section B – Proposal form Section C – Marking grid

16. 16 Co-teachability of Eduqas specification (possible delivery model) YearAS Level Geography A Level Geography 12Changing Landscapes (C1) Changing Places (C2) Changing Landscapes and Changing Places (C1) Contemporary Themes in Geography (C3) Section A AS ExamIndependent Investigation (C4) 13Global Systems and Global Governance (C2) Contemporary Themes in Geography (C3) Section B

17. 17 Summary of WJEC GCE Geography (Wales only) Unit 1 – CORE (AS) Changing Landscapes Ether: Coastal or Glaciated Unit 1 – CORE (AS) Changing Landscapes Ether: Coastal or Glaciated Unit 5 (A2) INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION Unit 5 (A2) INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION Unit 3 – CORE (A2) Global Systems and Global Governance 1.Water and Carbon 2.Migration and Oceans 3.21 st Century Challenges Unit 3 – CORE (A2) Global Systems and Global Governance 1.Water and Carbon 2.Migration and Oceans 3.21 st Century Challenges Unit 4 – NON CORE (A2) Contemporary Themes in Geography 1.Tectonic Hazards 2.Choice of four themes – two to be selected Unit 4 – NON CORE (A2) Contemporary Themes in Geography 1.Tectonic Hazards 2.Choice of four themes – two to be selected Unit 2 – CORE (AS) Changing Places Unit 2 – CORE (AS) Changing Places

18. WJEC AS Assessment Structure

19. Summary of WJEC A2 Geography

20. 20 Teaching of WJEC specification (Wales only) Possible delivery structure YearAS/A2 Level Geography 12Changing Landscapes (Unit 1) Changing Places (Unit 2) AS Exam Independent Investigation (Unit 5) 13Global Systems and Global Governance (Unit 3) Contemporary Themes in Geography (Unit 4)

21. 21 CORE CONTENT for both AS and A Level (co-teachability) Changing Landscapes – Either Coastal or Glacial 1.Focus on geomorphic processes and landforms 2.Allows a range of scales to be studied 3.Human influence links specifically to process and landform 4.Allows opportunities for fieldwork in first year Changing Landscapes – Either Coastal or Glacial 1.Focus on geomorphic processes and landforms 2.Allows a range of scales to be studied 3.Human influence links specifically to process and landform 4.Allows opportunities for fieldwork in first year Changing Places 1.Range of places from urban to rural 2.Characteristics of places and how they are changing 3.Processes that are driving change 4.Issues that arise from change 5.Allows opportunities for fieldwork in first year Changing Places 1.Range of places from urban to rural 2.Characteristics of places and how they are changing 3.Processes that are driving change 4.Issues that arise from change 5.Allows opportunities for fieldwork in first year

22. Changing Landscapes Either: Coastal Landscapes The operation of the coast as a system Landforms and landscape systems, their distinctive features and distribution Factors affecting coastal processes and landforms Processes of coastal weathering, mass movement, erosion, transportation and deposition and the characteristics and formation of associated landforms The impact of human activity on coastal landscape systems

23. Changing Landscapes Or: Glaciated Landscapes The operation of the glacier as a system Climate change and the glacier budget over different time scales Processes of glacial weathering, erosion and the characteristics and formation of associated landforms Periglacial processes and the formation of associated features Glacial processes are a vital context for human activity

24. Changing Places Changing place; changing places – relationships and connections Changes over time in the economic characteristics of places Economic change and social inequalities in de-industrialised urban places The 21 st Century knowledge economy (quaternary) and its social and economic impacts Urban management and the challenges of continuity and change (inc rebranding) Rural management and the challenges of continuity and change (inc rebranding)

25. Tectonic Hazards Tectonic processes and hazards Volcanoes - processes, hazards and their impacts Earthquakes - processes, hazards and their impacts Human factors affecting risk and vulnerability Responses to tectonic hazards

26. AS students must complete two days of fieldwork (spec: ‘the equivalent of at least 2 days’) A level students must complete four days of fieldwork (spec: ‘the equivalent of at least four days’) Fieldwork must be carried out equally in relation to both physical and human geography topics Centres will be required to sign a fieldwork declaration form to verify that these requirements have been met Fieldwork 26

27. 27 GLOBAL SYSTEMS Water and Carbon cycles GLOBAL SYSTEMS Water and Carbon cycles Component 2 – A Level CORE CONTENT GLOBAL GOVERNANCE Processes and patterns of global migration Global governance of the earth’s oceans GLOBAL GOVERNANCE Processes and patterns of global migration Global governance of the earth’s oceans

28. 28 Component 2 – A Level CORE CONTENT Global Systems - Water and Carbon Cycles Inputs, outputs, stores and flows in the water cycle Catchment hydrology – the drainage basin as a system Precipitation and excess runoff within the water cycle Deficit within the water cycle The global carbon cycle Carbon stores in different biomes Links between the water and carbon cycles

29. 29 Component 2 – A Level CORE CONTENT Global Governance - Processes and patterns of global migration Globalisation, migration and a shrinking world Causes of international economic migration Consequences and management of international economic migration Causes, consequences, and management of refugee movements Causes, consequences, and management of rural-urban migration in developing countries

30. 30 Component 2 – A Level CORE CONTENT Global Governance – Earth’s oceans Global flows and governance - including people trafficking and piracy Sovereignty of the ocean resources - including geopolitical tensions and contested ownership, such as Arctic Ocean resources Managing marine environments – exploitation and sustainability Causes and consequences of ocean pollution Managing ocean pollution – including Arctic Ocean conservation, or a UNESCO marine heritage site

31. 31 Component 3 A Level (GCE) NON CORE CONTENT Compulsory Tectonic Hazards Processes Vulnerability, risk and impact Management Compulsory Tectonic Hazards Processes Vulnerability, risk and impact Management OPTION – Any two from the following: 1.Ecosystems 2.Economic Growth and Challenge: India or China or Development in an African Context 3.Energy Challenges and Dilemmas 4.Weather and Climate OPTION – Any two from the following: 1.Ecosystems 2.Economic Growth and Challenge: India or China or Development in an African Context 3.Energy Challenges and Dilemmas 4.Weather and Climate Many existing learning resources can be used Different contexts Enables study of regions

32. 32 Component 3 GCE Section A TECTONIC HAZARDS Tectonic Processes Volcanoes and their Impacts Earthquakes and their Impacts Vulnerability Responses to Hazards

33. 1.The value and distribution of ecosystems 2.The structure and functioning of ecosystems 3.Biodiversity under threat 4.Conserving biodiversity 5.Ecosystems at a local scale 6.The Arctic tundra biome 7.Sustainable use of the Arctic tundra biome Component 3 GCE Section B ECOSYSTEMS 33

34. 1.The physical background of India or China 2.The demographic, social and cultural characteristics of India or China 3.Opportunities and constraints of India’s or China’s physical background 4.The economic and political background of India or China 5.The global importance of India or China 6.Threats to the environment associated with economic growth 7.Sustainable development in India or China ECONOMIC GROWTH AND CHALLENGE INDIA OR CHINA 34 Component 3 GCE Section B

35. 1.Definitions, measures and patterns of development 2.The influence of physical factors on development 3.The influence of economic factors on development 4.The influence of political, social and cultural factors on development 5.The impact of development on the environment 6.Challenges of desertification 7.Strategies to promote development Component 3 GCE Section B DEVELOPMENT IN AN AFRICAN CONTEXT (of two or more Sub-Saharan countries) 35

36. 1.The classification and distribution of energy resources 2.Physical factors determining the supply of energy 3.The changing demand for energy 4.The global management of oil and gas 5.Problems associated with extraction, transport and use of energy 6.Energy mixes and development 7.The need for sustainable solutions to meet the demand for energy Component 3 GCE Section B ENERGY CHALLENGES AND DILEMMAS 36

37. 1.Global controls on climate 2.World’s major climate types 3.Climate and weather of the UK 4.Extreme weather events 5.Impacts and management of climatic hazards 6.Impacts of human activities on the atmosphere at local and regional scales 7.People, climate and the future Component 3 GCE Section B WEATHER AND CLIMATE 37

38. 38 GCE Component 4 : Independent Investigation Non-examined assessment: 3000 - 4000 words (20% of A level) ‘In total, the equivalent of at least four days of geographical fieldwork must be undertaken…. …..One or more of these days may directly provide the starting point for the independent investigation in Component 4….’ ‘A suitable starting point for the fieldwork is … Component 1… coastal or glaciated landscapes and changing places … their emphasis on the local scale is well suited to fieldwork.’

39. 39 GCE Component 4 : Independent Investigation Six stages of enquiry 1.Context & Planning 2.Data collection 3.Presentation 4.Analysis 5.Conclusion 6.Evaluation Teacher guidance is allowed only: 1.At the planning stage 2.After the first drafting of the written investigation before the final report is handed in

40. 40 Fieldwork at GCE The aims/title of the investigation, secondary information/research and the analysis, evaluation and conclusions must be the student’s own There is no prescription at A level other than the requirement that the investigation must link to the specification (any theme) which may therefore be either human, physical or people-environment All awarding bodies have been working together and with the regulator on task setting, taking and the fieldwork declaration to ensure consistency

41. 41 Sample Assessment Materials What will the exam papers look like?

42. 42 AS Component 1 Section C - Tectonics question Students answer in spaces provided on the examination paper

43. 43 GCE Component 1 Resource stimulus Structured questions AO focus to the questions Gradation of difficulty

44. 44 Mark Schemes Gives direction to markers which AO is being addressed Clear indicative content to direct markers – help ensure consistency Recognition that there may be other approaches Gives direction to markers which AO is being addressed Clear indicative content to direct markers – help ensure consistency Recognition that there may be other approaches

45. 45 Mark Schemes Balance of AOs Indicative content that gives direction but recognises different routes to the answer Shows how specialist concepts are included Balance of AOs Indicative content that gives direction but recognises different routes to the answer Shows how specialist concepts are included

46. 46 GCE Component 3 – Section A Familiar format Choice of question within Theme Easy to follow structure for students Familiar format Choice of question within Theme Easy to follow structure for students

47. 47 GCE Component 3 Section B Familiar format Choice of question within Theme Easy to follow structure for students Familiar format Choice of question within Theme Easy to follow structure for students

48. 48 Mark Schemes Recognises and credits both AOs

49. How can we support you?

50. FREE RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS & STUDENTS GeographyPage number FREE subject specific resources will be available for all to download from our website – including a comprehensive Teachers guide

51. FREE RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS & STUDENTS GeographyPage number resources.wjec.co.uk FREE WJEC Eduqas digital resources to support the teaching and learning of AS/A Level Geography Including interactive whiteboard lessons, teachers notes, worksheets, video clips….

56. FREE RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS & STUDENTS GeographyPage number oer.wjec.co.uk WJEC’s FREE Online Exam Review allows teachers to analyse item level data, critically assess sample question papers and receive examiner feedback via annotated scripts

59. FREE RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS & STUDENTS GeographyPage number bank http://distinctivelandscapes.org/en/distinctive- landscapes-of-the-uk/ New digital resource being developed by WJEC Supporting Changing Places

60. FREE RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS & STUDENTS GeographyPage number Sharing useful and topical resources Twitter: @_DavidDrake @geogabout Facebook: geogabout Development work for 2016: Teacher network Online crowd-sourced Eduqas GCE Geography resource bank

61. RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS & STUDENTS GeographyPage number Planned for 2016 Student study books produced by Hodder for Core themes and selected non-core themes http://www.amazon.co.uk/WJEC- Geography-Student-Guide- Edition/dp/1444162063 Example :

62. Training and CPD (English centres only) Preparing to teach – FREE including refreshments, lunch and relevant materials for the course. Course dates: Wednesday 20 January 2016, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Exeter Thursday 21 January 2016, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm London Wednesday 27 January 2016, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Derby Thursday 28 January 2016, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm York 62

63. Training and CPD (Welsh centres only) Preparing to teach – FREE including refreshments, lunch and relevant materials for the course. Course dates: Wednesday 03 February 2016, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Bangor Thursday 04 February 2016, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Mold Wednesday 10 February 2016, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Cardiff Thursday 11 February 2016, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Carmarthen 63

64. 64 Why choose Geography with Eduqas? Interesting, topical and thought-provoking subject content Straightforward exam paper structure – easy for students to access Free access to online resources Direct access to subject specialists (Subject Officer and Subject Support Officer) via email and Direct line phone number Plain-speaking specification

65. If you have any questions… Please contact: Steve James Subject Support Officer Tel: 029 2026 5029 steve.james@eduqas.co.uksteve.james@eduqas.co.uk or steve.james@wjec.co.uk steve.james@wjec.co.uk David Drake Subject Officer david.drake@eduqas.co.ukdavid.drake@eduqas.co.uk or david.drake@wjec.co.uk Latest Geography news – sign up for the newsletter: England: http://newsletter.eduqas.co.uk/ Wales http://newsletter.wjec.co.uk @_DavidDrake & @geogabout /geogabout @Eduqas @WJEC_CBAC /Eduqas