Listings of forthcoming courses, conferences and other CPD events for geography teachers. Contact Anne Greaves if you'd like to add an event.
Event Listings - Courses, Conferences & CPD Events
July 2010
Geography teachers conference: Putting the geographers back into geography
Wednesday 7 July 2010
School of Education, University of the West of England
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Ready. Set, Teach! CPD Day for PGCE Students
Thursday 15 July 2010
RGS-IBG, 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR
Are you currently studying for a PGCE in secondary geography, or considering taking one next year? If so, this event will introduce you to experienced practitioners who will provide you with CPD that is relevant, innovative and, most importantly, useful! Also, this workshop is free, as it is funded by the Action Plan for Geography. Further information and booking details are to be found at the RGS-IBG website.
UK ITE Network for Education for Sustainable Development / Global Citizenship Third Annual Conference
15 July 2010
London South Bank University
This years conference theme is "Education of Hope: the impact of ESD/GC on the well being of teachers and young people". See the website for more information.
August 2010
September 2010
Lifelong Learning for a Just and Sustainable World
Thursday 9 September 2010
The Mechanics Centre Ltd, Manchester
This event, organised by DEA and Campaign for Learning, will bring together experts from different learning contexts to lead an exploration of what works in supporting lifelong global learning. Cost £195+VAT. Further information is available on the Campaign for Learning website.
October 2010
CPD Day for network leaders
Friday 1 October 2010
RGS-IBG, London
For high profile geography teachers and network leaders. You will be given 3/4 sessions of training which you can then disseminate to your networks, hitting the RGS-IBG Hard to Reach target. Number of spaces limited to 20. Booking forms and information will be posted on the RGS-IBG website.
Oxfam Active Global Citzenship Conferences
London, Birmingham, Bristol and Liverpool from 4-22 October
Oxfam's conferences give young people aged 14-17 the confidence to take action in their community and beyond, through interactive workshops, passionate debates, and first-hand accounts from Oxfam programme staff. This autumn's conferences will explore the Millennium Development Goals, and the impact of climate change on global poverty. To register your interest, email education@oxfam.org.uk.
CPD Day for new and aspiring Heads of Geography
Wednesday 6 October 2010
King Edward VI Five Ways School, Scotland Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham B32 4BT
Free, funded by the Action Plan for Geography
Information and booking sheet available on the RGS-IBG website.
CAT Humanities Conference
Friday 8 October 2010, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), Machynlleth
The Education Department at CAT is running a training day for humanities teachers to help them deliver the developing curriculum with a particular focus on how each humanities subject can be related to ESD(GC). The course will be targeted at KS3 and 4 teaching but some of the learning will give teachers the background information necessary to teach at a higher or lower level. Further information is available on the CAT website.
Breaking Through the Concrete: Urban forest schools and inspirational outdoor learning in London
Saturday 9 October 2010, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Froebel College, Roehampton University, London
With new government initiatives all schools have to demonstrate learning outside the classroom, which can prove to be challenging in urban areas. This conference explores how educational settings can create enabling and inspirational outdoor environments for children to learn and play in an urban context. The conference would be of benefit to all professionals working with children from Foundation Stage to Key Stage 2. More information available at the Roehampton University website.
A FREE Weekend Showcasing the Wealth of Geographical Opportunities for KS4 and A-level on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset
Saturday 9 – Sunday 10 October 2010
Presented by Leeson House Field Studies Centre in conjunction with Harrow House Residential Educational Facility. Free full-board accommodation and a programme including site visits to Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, Studland, Swanage Bay and Boscombe, practical fieldwork sessions and talks. Aspects covered will be: Classic landforms and fieldwork for GCSE controlled assessments; A-level coastal processes; Vegetation succession; Crowded coasts; Urban rebranding; Flood alleviation and coastal management. Limited places available, please book early to avoid disappointment. Further information and booking form are available on the Harrow House website.
SAGT Annual Conference
Saturday 23 October 2010
Glasgow
The Annual Conference of the Scottish Association of Geography Teachers. Further information is available on the SAGT website.
November 2010
Educational Visits Coordinator Training
Tuesday 23 November 2010
RGS-IBG, London
This RGS-IBG training course will enable EVCs at independent and foundation schools plan and manage educational visits. See the RGS-IBG website for further information and booking.
