Tropical rainforests: creative approaches to teaching and learning
Course 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.
After discussing different interpretations of rainforest, revision of key aspects will include: examining variations in location, climate and flora/fauna; challenging representations of rainforest structure and function, explaining biological diversity, and debating divergent approaches to conservation from fortress protection to sustainable use (e.g. ecotourism).
The course will cover a range of teaching and learning activities including: interactive presentations, audio-visual materials and hands-on group activities that will allow to you apply existing and new knowledge/understanding of tropical rainforests through enquiry and discussion.
The day will help you to support students in studying tropical rainforests. It will also allow you to reflect upon and reconsider how you represent tropical rainforests and the challenges such environments may face in the future.
Excellent case study information. Lots of new ideas. Enthusiastic and approachable course leader.
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Who is this course for?
Secondary geography teachers who currently teach or are considering teaching tropical rainforests at GCSE or A-level
Course date and location
London - Monday 18 June 2012
Birmingham - Tuesday 26 June 2012
Prices
Registration fees include all course materials, refreshments and lunch.
London
GA Personal/Group/Concessionary Member: £180
New Member Package*: £277
Non-member: £300
Birmingham
GA Personal/Group/Concessionary Member: £160
New Member Package*: £257
Non-member: £280
*Includes course fee and one year's GA membership for your school.
Aims and outcomes
By the end of the day you will have:
- Enthusiasm for teaching about tropical rainforests
- Appreciation of alternative representations of tropical rainforests
- Updated subject knowledge
- New case studies
- A range of creative teaching and learning approaches
- A rich and varied resource pack
Course programme
The course will run from 09.00 to 16.00. Full programme details will be added soon.
Presenter
Dr Jenny Hill, geography lecturer, researcher and writer and Mark Jones, geography teacher educator, University of the West of England.
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