This weekend course creates the perfect opportunity for students to actively engage with their GCSE revision. Teachers can ensure that specific areas of challenge are tackled through subject specific teacher-led revision sessions without any other distractions.
Specific activities within the programme will encourage students to become motivated, focussed and effective with their own revision. Alongside scheduled time to refresh through sessions to be active and un-wind.
Workshops in the course will develop students’ revision strategies and confidence in tackling exam questions.
Example Timetable
Day 1
Morning
Arrive Midday
- Students greeted by FSC staff.
- Welcome talk and Centre tour.
- Pre-course meeting between FSC staff and teachers.
- Allocation of wellies/waterproofs
Afternoon
Subject Specific Revision
Visiting teachers will lead and deliver these revision sessions.
Active Activity
A chance to blow off steam and develop students’ critical thinking skills through a fun problem-solving session which will encourage creativity, ingenuity and initiative.
Evening
Active Revision Strategies
In this active and engaging session student will complete a carousel of revision activities with the aim of increasing subject knowledge, developing students understanding and higher thinking skills- justification and evaluation. Students will also develop personal revision skills and ideas.
Activity to Un-Wind Night Walk
This time will be devoted to encouraging students to consolidate their learning and help students to un-wind from the day. Students will have time to relax refreshing them for the day ahead.
Day 2
Morning
Subject Specific Revision
Visiting teachers will lead and deliver these revision sessions.
Afternoon
Exam-ready Workshop
Students will be encouraged to develop their skills in tackling exam questions. By increasing their understanding of the command words, decoding exam questions and being introduced to a variety of strategies to tackle exam questions, students will develop their confidence in exam techniques.
Active Activity
A chance to blow off steam, and refresh with a physical, energizing activity. The activity on offer will be location dependent.
Evening
Reflective Revision Study
Using the skills developed on the first day students will address their personal areas of challenge through individual study and revision.
Activity to Un-Wind Campfire
This time will be devoted to encouraging students to consolidate their learning and help students to un-wind from the day. Students will have time to relax refreshing them for the day ahead.
Day 3
Morning
Reflective Revision Study
Using the skills developed on the first day students will address their personal areas of challenge through individual study and revision.
Helpdesk
Tailored support will be given to students throughout a morning of helpdesk support.
Afternoon
Depart Midday
A final farewell from FSC staff as the students depart at midday. Please note: to ensure safe and quality learning experiences for students, the timetable may alter depending on weather conditions and local factors at centres.
Added value of this course
Develop skills
- Communication | Resilience | Independent thinking | Leadership
- Numeracy | Literacy | Investigative skills | Observation
Enhance Knowledge
- Ask questions.
- Apply knowledge in the real world and make links.
- Make sense of new places and understand our place and role within this.
Enjoy
Have fun | Make friendships | Connect with nature
Why Choose Field Studies Council?
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Expert tuition by fully trained staff
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Stunning locations across the UK
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Outstanding curriculum knowledge
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Rigorous health and safety procedures
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Support before and after your visit
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Free places for visiting staff