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Annual Conference Programme - Saturday 18 April 2009
A list of Committee and Working Group names can be found at the foot of the page.
09.00-09.50 - Geography's Role in the Big Picture of the Curriculum
Lecture Plus 7 - EY-KS2
Helen Martin, Headteacher, Graffham Infant & Duncton Junior Schools
This session will use examples from infant and junior schools using a creative, connected curriculum model. We will discuss the vital role that geography plays as a leading subject in curriculum design and towards the completion of the QCA 'Big Picture' for the primary curriculum. Presented by GA EYPPC
09.00-09.50 - Assessing Progress in Geography
Lecture 13 - KS3
Paul Weeden, Lecturer, University of Birmingham
This session will introduce the new publication developed by the Assessment and Examination Working Group, Assessing Progress in Geography. Members of the group will lead the session, developing some of the main points from the new publication which supports the use of assessment in the classroom. Presented by GA AEWG
09.00-09.50 - Deadly Diets: Geographical Perspectives
Lecture 14 - P16
Liz Young, Senior Lecturer, Staffordshire University
Diets today are deadly in a variety of ways; millions eat too much and die, millions still eat too little and die and industrial food production systems are environmentally disastrous. This session examines some connections between food production, malnutrition and the environment to expose some neglected political and geographical patterns.
09.00-09.50 - Making Sustainable Energy Real
Workshop 25 - All KS
Dr Anne Wheldon, Technical Director, Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy and Dr Paula Owens, Primary Geography Subject Leader, Geographical Association
Ashden Award winners have made local, sustainable energy happen, in the UK and the developing world. The Ashden Awards, supported by the GA, have developed free educational resources using films of Award winners, and have received excellent feedback. This session will highlight what's new since last year, then use and feedback on the resources. In partnership with the Ashden Awards
09.00-09.50 - Teaching About Distant Places
Workshop 26 - KS1-2
Dr Fran Martin, Senior/Principal Lecturer in Geography Education, University of Exeter and Member of the Primary Geographer Editorial Board
We consider that there is a need to re-evaluate how distant places are taught in light of e.g. school linking and MFL in primary schools. This interactive workshop will explore issues and activities and participants will be invited to consider writing up any ideas tried out for an issue of Primary Geographer in 2010.
09.00-09.50 - Undoing Whiteness in Geography Education
Workshop 27 - KS2-3
Hakhee Kim, Lecturer, GINUE and Research Associate, IoE, University of London
This session investigates the traces of British imperialism and racism in geography education through textual and visual analyses of old textbooks, teaching materials and children's books. It also suggests many interesting strategies to make geography education more relevant, critical and colourful - go beyond black or white dichotomy.
09.00-09.50 - Real Geography in a Real World
Workshop 28 - KS3
Melanie Norman, Course Leader, University of Brighton and Paul White, Jordan Noble Smith and Anthony Salmon, All NQTs
NQTs explain ways they have been able to make links within lessons between geography and other subjects including food technology, art, PE, ICT and maths. Examples will demonstrate how geography also contributes to the Global Dimension. Workshop activities will include work undertaken during the PGCE & NQT years. Presented by GA TEWG
09.00-09.50 - Transforming Tired Topics
Workshop 29 - KS4
Thomas Biebrach, Head of Geography, Howell's School, Cardiff, Alan Parkinson, Secondary Curriculum Development Leader, Geographical Association, Fred Martin, GA Consultant
Research has shown that there remain a number of topics at GCSE level that teachers find challenging and students suggest are not particularly inspiring. This session offers a range of ideas and opportunities to make these topics more exciting and engaging, transforming that 'tired' topic whilst retaining quality geographical learning. Presented by GA SPC
09.00-11.00 - South Manchester: Conflicts in the Rural-Urban Fringe
Field Visit - KS4-P16
Stefan Horsman, Head of Geography, Cheadle Hulme School and Dr Philip Wright, Teacher of Geography, Cheadle Hulme School
This short field trip visits sites that highlight topical themes in the rural-urban fringe. The aim of this trip is to show how such themes could be developed through fieldwork for KS4 and P16 students in similar settings. Year 10 and 12 students will present their findings in the afternoon workshop. This Field Visit is partly subsided by a legacy from the late Professor William Balchin. Linked to workshop 39 |
 09.00-12.20 GIS Made Easy: using ArcView in and outside the classroom
KS3-P16
Dr Peter O'Connor, Head of Geography, Bishop's Stortford College, Steve Dunn, Geography Department and Mark
Smith, Head of Biology, The Grammar School at Leeds
A practical session for those with little experience of using GIS to demonstrate the range of possibilities it opens up for working with spatial data.
09.00-09.50 Starter exercise for people without much experience of using GIS: the social and economic structure of Cambridge
09.50-10.10 Comfort break
10.10-11.00 Creating background local data for your school (England only) using the new GA GIS textbook – GIS for A-level geography
11.00-11.30 Refreshment break
11.30-12.20 GIS in your local area: using ArcView to collect and analyse field data
Sponsored by ESRI UK |
10.10-10.30 - Investigations? Think Local!
Teacher-to-Teacher - KS1-2
Elin Lewis, Student Teacher, Liverpool Hope University
A case study of real world investigations undertaken with Year 1 and Year 4 using different aspects of the locality including cross-curricular applications and evaluation of impact. |
10.10-11.00 - New TDA Funded Online CPD Materials
Lecture Plus 8 - KS3
Steve Brace, Head of Education & Outdoor Learning, RGS-IBG and John Lyon, Programme Director, Geographical Association
Join our workshop to find out about new resources on the GTT website providing subject specific CPD for primary and secondary teachers. Working in partnership, the GA and RGS-IBG have created engaging and innovative online CPD materials designed to support both understanding of subject knowledge and the pedagogy of teaching it. Find out more on the GTT website. Joint GA/RGS Lecture
10.10-11.00 - Who Do We Think We Are? - Exploring Identity and Diversity through Geography
Lecture 15 - KS2-4
Carol Dixon, Education Project Manager
Who Do We Think We Are? is a new, cross-curricular education project designed to engage primary and secondary school teachers in the exploration of identity, diversity and citizenship with their students - in their schools, local communities and nationally. This session will discuss how the project’s key themes can be delivered through geography.
10.10-11.00 - Thinking Through Climate Change
Lecture 16 - P16
Professor Stuart Lane, Executive Director, Institute of Hazard and Risk Research, Durham University
Climate change represents one of the most pressing challenges to society. Stuart argues that this is as much because of the implications for the way society works as it is the potentially catastrophic impacts of future extreme weather events: we need a distinctly geographical approach to thinking through climate change.
10.10-11.00 - Young Geographers and Living Geography
Workshop 30 - EY-KS2
Wendy North and Dr Paula Owens, Primary Curriculum Project Leaders, Geographical Association and Members of the Young Geographers Project Group
Living Geography is about doing geography that is ‘alive’ and relevant to everyday lives. Discuss outcomes and new ideas with some of the participating teachers and find out how they responded to this challenge by planning and doing innovative fieldwork activities in their school grounds and localities.
10.10-11.00 - Geography in the News: Katine - it starts with a village in Uganda
Workshop 31 - KS2
Margaret Holborn, Head of Guardian News and Media Education Centre, Jan Trott, Teacher, Mal Mallon, Teacher and Hannah Judge-Brown, Sustainable Development Co-ordinator, Guardian News and Media Education Centre
A case study comparison of a less economically developed part of the world and the UK, run by staff from the Guardian's Education Centre. Delegates will use the Guardian's three-year development project in Katine and consider how to either create a newspaper, make a podcast, write a blog or storyboard a video clip with pupils.
10.10-11.00 - Assessing Progress in Geography - discussing the issues
Workshop 32 - KS3
Elizabeth Rynne, Nic Howes and Dr Phil Wood, Members, GA Assessment and Education Working Group
This session will act as a follow up to the lecture given by members of the AEWG focusing on Assessing Progress in Geography. This session will provide an opportunity to discuss and consider in more depth some of the issues presented in the new publication. Presented by GA AEWG. Linked to lecture 13
10.10-11.00 - Creativity and Geographical Investigation
Workshop 33 - KS3-4
Simon Renshaw, Member, GA Secondary Phase Committee
This session will provide delegates with a range of creative thinking techniques and practical examples that highlight how geographical investigation can serve to promote creative thinking, a Personal, Learning and Thinking Skill (PLTS) which features in the new KS3 curriculum. Pre-workshop viewing is available on the TED website. Presented by GA SPC
10.40-11.00 - Children's Visions of the Future
Teacher-to-Teacher - KS1-2
Jessica Cuddy, PGCE Student, Liverpool Hope University
An investigation of primary aged (Year 1 and Year 5) pupils' knowledge and understanding of environmental issues and the impact of these on their visions of the future. The results of this small case study indicate that the majority of children feel the outlook for the future is bright. |
11.30-12.20 - Un-natural Hazards
Keynote Address - All KS
Professor Iain Stewart, Chair in Geoscience Communication, School of Earth, Ocean and Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth
Earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions make life on our planet naturally risky. But what turns dramatic geophysical phenomena into human catastrophes is the inability of individuals and communities to avoid, cope with, and recover from natural calamities. Hazards emerge from Nature, but disasters are made in Society.
11.30-12.20 - Mobile Technology in Fieldwork
Workshop 34 - KS2-P16
Lynn Hughes, Education Liaison Officer, WildKnowledge
Integrated functions - camera, audio, video, GPS and internet - open up a wide range of possibilities in fieldwork. Participants will have the opportunity to use mobile devices around the campus. The devices will be loaded with software which enables geo-referenced, multi-media data capture through digital maps, to enhance on-location learning. In partnership with WildKnowledge
11.30-12.20 - Researching Enjoyable Geography?
Workshop 35 - KS3
Teresa Lenton, ITE Secondary Geography Course Leader, University of Cumbria, Megan Davies, NQT, Archbishop Temple School and Alexis Roberts, NQT, Matthew Moss High School
Two NQTS share their experiences of action research using pupil voice on 'global development what's it got to do with me?' and 'What do year nine pupils enjoy about the subject of Geography?'. You will have the chance to consider the findings and discuss possibilities for your own action research. Presented by GA TEWG
12.30-12.50 - A View from the South: Geography in East Africa
Teacher-to-Teacher - All KS
Dr Kevin Cook, Chair, GA International Working Group
This session will be an opportunity for our GAIIF international visitors to talk about geography in their schools. Presented by GA IWG |
13.20-13.40 - Geography is Good News
Teacher-to-Teacher - KS2
Sarah Cooper, PGCE Student, Liverpool Hope University
This session outlines teaching and learning with upper Key Stage 2 pupils based loosely on the QCA unit Geography in the News which links geography, literacy and ICT to provide a real world context for geographical learning which is stimulating and enjoyable. |
13.50-14.10 - Mapping and Mathematics in the Early Years
Teacher-to-Teacher - EY
Melissa Colebrook, Nicola McHale, Rhianon Henderson, Jane Hough, PGCE Students, Liverpool Hope University
A report on creative and fun explorations and route finding activities in the early years which combines investigations of place with problem solving, reasoning and mathematical development and links to all six areas of learning. |
13.50-14.40 - 8 Way Thinking: Evolution & Evaluation
Lecture Plus 9 - KS1-P16
Steve Rawlinson, Principal Lecturer, Northumbria University
The Tyne and Wear Branch of the GA have been developing 8 Way Thinking as part of the national Living Geography project. This session will review the evolution of the approach, share some of the materials produced and evaluate its success across all age ranges.
13.50-14.40 - zerocarbonbritain
Lecture 17 - KS3-P16
Julie Bromilow, Education Officer, Centre for Alternative Technology
zerocarbonbritain is a renewable energy strategy for Britain in a global context. It describes a phase out of fossil fuel use over 20 years by 'powering down' energy use and 'powering up' with renewable energy, demonstrating the policy framework needed and the technologies and lifestyle changes we can expect. In partnership with Centre for Alternative Technology
13.50-14.40 - A Modern School Geography?
Lecture 18 - KS3-P16
Dr John Morgan, Reader in Geography Education, Institute of Education, University of London
Marshall Berman called modernity ‘a mode of vital experience - experience of space and time, of the self and others, of life's possibilities and perils'. This session will argue that school geography has always been concerned with what it means to be modern, and that a clearer understanding of the nature of modernity offers ways to invigorate the teaching of the subject.
13.50-14.40 - We Saw It.. We Want It Improved!
Workshop 36 - KS1-2
Anthony Barlow, Vice-Chair, GA Early Years and Primary Phase Committee
A series of walks sparked a debate about our local environment. Following literacy work, ICT work and our own end-of-year production, other classes used the issues as a springboard to looking closer to home on ‘how can we improve what we see from our window’. See how we did it, our excellent work and what our plan is for the future! Presented by GA EYPPC
13.50-14.40 - Sharing Good Practice - Sussed Schools
Workshop 37 - KS3-4
Angela Gray, Member, GA Environmental & Sustainable Development Working Group and Members of the GA Environmental & Sustainable Development Working Group
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the sustainable framework why not come along and be inspired by colleagues whose experiences have made a real difference to their schools and students. Practical handouts will be provided and there will be chance to share good practice - feel free to bring along your resources along! Presented by GA ESDWG
13.50-15.45 - Success with GIS: integrating AEGIS into the secondary curriculum
Double Workshop (IT) 38 - KS3-P16
Diana Freeman, Director, The Advisory Unit: Computers in Education
Teachers will show how they have used AEGIS to embed a progression of GIS activities, such as fieldwork mapping and spatial investigations into their lessons to enhance students' geographical understanding and achievement. This is a practical session and participants will take examples on CD away with them. In partnership with The Advisory Unit
13.50-14.40 - Conflicts in the Rural-Urban Fringe
Workshop 39 - KS4-P16
Mr Stefan Horsman, Head of Geography, Cheadle Hulme School and Philip Wright, Teacher of Geography, Cheadle Hulme School
The rural-urban fringe raises a number of complex issues. This session, which complements the morning field trip, demonstrates how the understanding of such issues can be enhanced through fieldwork. Having previously visited the sites, a number of Year 10 and 12 students will present their findings. Linked to South Manchester field visit
14.20-14.40 - A Multi Sensory Trail in the Early Years
Teacher-to-Teacher - EY
Joanna Methven, Saira Butt and Anna Harrington, PGCE Students, Liverpool Hope University
This session showcases how a reception class were supported in a multi-sensory exploration of place. The school grounds were explored on a trail through the senses using a story as a stimulus. To consolidate and extend the learning children used the information collected on the trail to produce a book. |
14.55-15.45 - QCA Update
Lecture 19 - KS1-P16
David Gardner, Curriculum Adviser
An update from the QCA Geography Adviser on developments in curriculum, assessment and qualifications. In partnership with QCA
14.55-15.45 - Sustainable Fieldwork Abroad
Lecture 20 - KS3-P16
Paul Baker, Chair, GA Independent Schools Working Group
Having taken KS3 children abroad for fieldwork over the last 20 years, Paul Baker has recently produced a new sustainable package using Europe and Africa. The aim will be to show how in a difficult a climate for carbon footprints this can be reduced and the fieldwork made sustainable. Presented by GA ISWG
14.55-15.45 - Working with Others Outside School
Workshop 40 - EY-KS3
Liz Watson, Advanced Skills Teacher, Brindishe Primary School, London
This session will consider ways primary schools can widen their horizons by connecting with outside communities and by developing work with cluster schools. Presented by GA EYPPC
14.55-15.45 - Controversial Global Issues: Resourcing the Food Crisis
Workshop 41 - KS3
Alan Parkinson, Secondary Curriculum Development Leader, Geographical Association and John McLaverty, Educational Practice Project Manager, Oxfam GB
Geographers occasionally have to tackle controversial issues in the classroom - food security is one such issue. The GA has worked with Oxfam to create an online CPD unit on the GTT website including ready-made lessons and a toolkit of approaches for taking things further. Come along to find out more. In partnership with Oxfam
14.55-15.45 - Geography Using Google Earth
Workshop 42 - KS3-P16
Richard Treves, Learning Technologist, University of Southampton
This session will review online resources (lesson plans, tutorials from the presenter and others) available for teachers wanting to use Google Earth. Richard will discuss using Google Earth as a way of teaching introductory GIS and showcase a Google Earth based kinaesthetic teaching technique.
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14.55-15.45 - Investigating Geography with the Editorial Collective
Workshop 43 - KS3-P16
Professor Peter Jackson, University of Sheffield and members of the Geography Editorial Collective
This session provides an opportunity to reflect on the new format and editorial mission of the GA's flagship journal Geography. The session will encourage debate and discussion of the journal's purpose and future direction, inviting feedback from participants in conversation with members of the editorial collective.
URBAN EARTH: MANCHESTER
dusk to dawn, rain or shine
Dan Raven-Ellison, Lead Teacher of Geography, Langtree School
This is a free of charge, approx. 25km walk - walking around 4km per hour with a few breaks. Participants will meet up for some food before we make our way together to the start point on the fringe of Manchester. The walk will start at around 23:00 and we will walk east towards the sun as it rises over the city, passing through the city centre as pubs and clubs kick out.
Everyone can choose their own theme to follow... images, sounds, words, ideas, buildings, fear, street love, film...
For further details and to register your interest visit http://urbanearth.ning.com
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| Key to GA Committee and Working Group names |
EYPPC - Early Years & Primary Phase Committee
SPC - Secondary Phase Committee
P16PC - Post-16 Phase Committee
AEWG - Assessment & Education Working Group
CWG - Citizenship Working Group
ESDWG - Environmental & Sustainable Development Working Group
GAIN - Geography Advisors and Inspector Network
ICTWG - ICT Working Group
ISWG - Independent Schools Working Group
IWG - International Working Group
LOtCWG - Learning Outside the Classroom Working Group
PGWG - Physical Geography Working Group
TEWG - Teacher Education Working Group
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