Geographical Association

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Leading a successful geography department

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Who this course is for

Current and aspiring secondary geography subject leaders

Course date and location

London - Online booking closed
York - Online booking closed





Course overview

This course will explore how geography subject leaders can maximise the impact they have on colleagues and students.

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.


Delegate reviews of this course

'Spot on, very refreshing, lots of good ideas!'

'Focused on the day to day business of geography teaching and learning so directly applicable to my role'

Prices

Registration fees include all course materials, refreshments and lunch.

London

GA Personal/Group/Concessionary Member: £180
New Member Package*: £279
Non-member: £300

York

GA Personal/Group/Concessionary Member: £160
New Member Package*: £259
Non-member: £280

*Includes course fee and one year's GA membership for your school.


Aims and outcomes

  • Develop and shape your 'vision' for geography
  • Consider how to create a high-quality geography department
  • Become more confident in developing the profile of geography in a whole-school context
  • Discuss strategies to address particular issues in your school


Course programme

09.00-09.30: Coffee and registration

09.30-11.00: Session 1 - VISION

  • Subject leadership in changing times
  • Your vision

11.00-11.15: Coffee

11.15-12.45: Session 2 - QUALITY

  • Organising learning
  • Establishing a quality geography curriculum

12.45-13.30: Lunch

13.30-15.00: Session 3 - ACHIEVEMENT

  • Achieving your aims
  • Becoming a lead department

15.00-15.30: Plenary and close


Presenter

Justin Woolliscroft, GA Secondary Geography Quality Mark Consultant and PGCE Secondary Geography Tutor.


Marketing opportunities

If your organisation would like to include an insert in the delegate packs for this event, please contact Lucy Oxley.

Got a question about this course?

Contact the GA's Events Manager Lucy Oxley (0114 296 0088) who will be happy to help.

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