GA CPD Courses
Invigorate your geography teaching with a GA CPD course
Are you a primary or secondary teacher looking for help with geography? Would you like to find out about curriculum changes? Do you need a hand planning for the year ahead?
Then take part in a GA CPD course for expert advice and inspirational teaching ideas!
'The activities were great for fieldwork and brought geography to life'
'The pitch of the course and the positive atmosphere made for a great day'
'Extremely helpful, motivational, fresh ideas'
Not a GA member? Look out for our New Member Package deal available on all face-to-face CPD courses and get your course fee + one year's GA membership for a special bundle price. Check the course information pages for further details.
2011-12 CPD course programme
Outstanding teaching and learning in primary geography
Friday 3 February 2012, London FULLY BOOKED
Monday 5 March 2012, Manchester
Monday 19 March 2012, Bristol
Who is this course for? Primary teachers and subject co-ordinators
Overview: This course is designed to address key areas of concern highlighted by primary teachers across the country. Find out what outstanding teaching and learning looks like, learn about assessment and discover new ideas for geographical activities in the school grounds.
Cost: From £150
Going further with GIS using DigitalWorlds
Thursday 14 June 2012, Nottingham
Thursday 28 June 2012, London
Who is this course for? Secondary and post-16 geography teachers who are already familiar with DigitalWorlds GIS software
Overview: This one-day course run in conjunction with ESRI (UK) will provide teachers who are already familiar with ESRI (UK)'s DigitalWorlds software with lots of ideas for extending its use in the classroom.
Cost: From £200
Using web-based GIS and visualisation tools to support GCSE controlled assessments
Tuesday 6 March 2012, London
Wednesday 7 March 2012, Sheffield
Who is this course for? Secondary geography teachers involved in the delivery of controlled assessment.
Overview: This course will discuss the relevance and application of new technologies, including accessible GIS and mobile phones, to support and enhance the delivery of controlled assessment for all GCSE geography specifications.
Cost: From £160
Devising a London Olympics field trip
Thursday 3 May 2012, London
Who is this course for? Secondary geography teachers interested in running their own Olympics field trip.
Overview: This course will help you find out about the geographical context of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and show you the key places to carry out fieldwork based on this major world event.
Cost: From £180
Hot deserts: creative approaches to teaching and learning
Monday 23 April 2012, London
Tuesday 8 May 2012, Birmingham
Who is this course for? Secondary geography teachers who currently teach or are considering teaching hot deserts at GCSE or A-level.
Overview: This course will use current research in higher education to update your knowledge of the basic theories, concepts and processes of hot desert environments. It will also allow you to reconsider how you represent hot deserts and the challenges such environments may face in the future.
Cost: From £160
Leading a successful geography department
Friday 11 May 2012, London
Friday 18 May 2012, Leeds
Who is this course for? Secondary geography subject leaders or those who aspire to such a role.
Overview: Drawing on best practice from successful geography departments nationally, delegates will be challenged to reflect upon what they are trying to achieve, critically assess the methods they employ and plan workable solutions to the issues faced in their individual schools.
Cost: From £160
Leading through primary geography
Thursday 24 May 2012, London
Friday 15 June 2012, Ashford, Kent
Tuesday 26 June 2012, York
Who is this course for? Primary teachers and subject leaders.
Overview: This course will help you develop your understanding of geography's core knowledge and skills and learn how the subject contributes to whole-school dimensions such as sustainability, global learning and learning outside the classroom.
Cost: From £150
NQT Conference: Making a difference in the classroom
Tuesday 12 June 2012, London
Monday 18 June 2012, Leeds
Who is this course for? Secondary geography NQTs.
Overview: This course will bring NQTs together to discuss the successes of the year so far. It will suggest a number of strategies for developing the geography curriculum in your school and extending your own pedagogical practice.
Cost: From £160
Primary fieldwork in your locality
Wednesday 13 June 2012, Birmingham
Tuesday 19 June 2012, Cambridge
Who is this course for? Primary teachers and geography co-ordinators.
Overview: This course will help you create high-quality fieldwork and mapping activities. The day will include a mix of presentations, group work and practical activities. Come prepared to spend some time outdoors... whatever the weather!
Cost: From £150
Tropical rainforests: creative approaches to teaching and learning
Monday 18 June 2012, London
Tuesday 26 June 2012, Birmingham
Who is this course for? Secondary geography teachers who currently teach or are considering teaching tropical rainforests at GCSE or A-level.
Overview: This course will use current research in higher education to update your knowledge of the basic theories, concepts and processes of tropical rainforest environments. It will also allow you to reconsider how you represent tropical rainforests and the challenges such environments may face in the future.
Cost: From £160
IB geography: assessment and exam technique
Tuesday 26 June 2012, London
Who is this course for? New and experienced post-16 IB geography teachers.
Overview: The 2009–17 syllabus will have just completed its second cycle (June 2012) and this one-day course will provide an excellent opportunity for teachers to reflect upon the new exam materials and begin preparing for the following school year.
Cost: From £180
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