Geographical Association

Charles Rawding
Location: Lancashire, North West
Position: Senior lecturer in Geography Education (Secondary PGCE)
Talk/Workshop topics: Latest thinking in academic geography related to the 11-18 curriculum
Background: Former secondary HoD, former GCSE and A level examiner and author.
Email: rawdingc@edgehill.ac.uk

David Holmes
Location: Cheshire, North West
Position: Teacher at Queens College Taunton and Senior Edexcel Examiner at GCSE and A Level
Talk/Workshop topics: Teacher workshops on secondary geography especially: controlled assessment and fieldwork, GIS, and examination success for students. Bespoke CPD / INSET can be arranged anywhere in the country, for both students and teachers.
Background: Consultant and examiner; Member of GAs Worldwise Committee
Email: excellent.geography@googlemail.com

David Roberts
Location: Rochdale, North West
Position: Deputy Headteacher, Middleton Technology College
Talk/Workshop topics: Raising standards in Geography Departments; Improving Leadership; KS3 & KS4 Geography.
Background: Geography teacher; Former Head of Geography; Geography Moderator for AQA; Member of Geographical Association Secondary Phase Committee.
Email: david.roberts41@02.co.uk

Mark Higginbottom
Location: Manchester, North West
Position: Secondary Teaching and Learning Consultant
Talk/Workshop topics: Geographical specific pedagogy; Support for KS3/4 curriculum planning and delivery; Thinking skills/PLTS delivery through geography.
Background: Secondary Teaching and Learning Consultant and Lead Consultant in a LA in NW for AfL; NQT coordinator for a LA in NW; KS3 Author.
Email: mh_jhansi@hotmail.com

Karl Donert
Location: Liverpool, North West
Position: National Teaching Fellow
Talk/Workshop topics: Geography and citizenship; Geography in Europe; ICT in teaching and learning; e-learning and using the Web; GIS in Geography and Environmental Studies; Building international links and projects; Getting European (and other) funds; Management of and leadership in Geography education;  Fieldwork; HE; Networking.    
Background: Teacher, author, consultant and researcher. An experienced geography specialist, former Head of Department and Deputy Head, former Hon. Vice President of the GA, Member of the International Committee, President of EUROGEO (European Association of Geographers), UK National Teaching Fellow, consultant to the European Commission, Council of Europe and Apple Europe.
Email: kdonert@yahoo.com

Ruth Ward
Location: Cheshire/South Manchester, North West
Position: Head of Year at Helsby High School, Cheshire
Talk/Workshop topics: PLTS/thinking skills/mind friendly learning; Assessment; Running a department; KS2/3 transition; Opting for geography at KS4and KS5l; Varied approaches to study in the sixth form.
Background: Ruth was a long time Head of Geography in a 11-18 comprehensive, and is now Head of Year and is a Senior Examiner at A level. She has published research on thinking skills and web based resources. Ruth is also a consultant for QCA, is on the GA Worldwise committee, and has run a workshop on assessment for an OFSTED conference.
Email: ruth_ward@btinternet.com

Stephen Schwab
Location: Cheshire, North West
Position: Head of geography; Freelance teaching and learning advisor (Secondary).
Talk/Workshop topics: Teacher workshops and CPD for all secondary geography topics and issues
Background: Formally Cheshire geography adviser; CFBT subject adviser; GA secondary phase committee member; Teachers TV website geography discussion group host.
Email: schwabs@nestonhigh.cheshire.sch.uk

Susan Procter
Location: Lancashire, North West
Position: Head of Geography
Talk/Workshop topics: World travel experience for lessons; Training teaching staff; Educating bright pupils; Primary geography links with secondary.
Background: Staff mentoring; G&T Co-ordinator; CABE/GA/Elevate Project.
Email: s.procter@pendlevale.lancs.sch.uk

Anthony Barlow
Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, North West
Position: Primary class teacher, North-West Geography Champion
Talk/Workshop topics: Teacher workshops for NQTs; Being a geography co-ordinator; Cross-curricular approaches (especially local history and geography); Using ICT in Geography e.g. Microsoft Photostory; The Geography of China - resource box available.
Background: Vice Chair, GA Early Years and Primary Committee; Co-editor of GA News, Past PGQM award winner.
Email: barlowa@spsd.bolton.sch.uk

Gina Mullarkey
Location: Cumbria, North West
Position: Global Education Manager, Cumbria Development Education Centre
Talk/Workshop topics: CPD for teachers including inputs on: Philosophy for Children; The Global Outdoor Classroom; School Linking; Fair-trade; Teaching about localities: a good practice approach; Identity and Diversity.
Background: Gina has formally been an environmental educator and primary school teacher and is also an author.
Email: gina@cdec.org.uk

Ruth Potts
Location: Blackburn, North West
Position: Geography/History coordinator (Primary)
Talk/Workshop topics: Lectures; Teacher to teacher on global eye; Developing gifted and talented geographers; Advice on Primary curriculum.
Background: Teacher for 28 years in Primary with a focus on leading Geography; Personalised Learning lead teacher; Member of GA Early Years and Primary Phase Committee. Worldwise question maker.
Email: potts_ruth@yahoo.co.uk

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