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Courses, Conferences, Other Events
Click on the calendar below to access information about courses, conferences, GA Branch and other events. If you know of an event that is not listed, please email
Anne Greaves with details.
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Who and Where We Are: The Role of Children's Voices in Geography and History
Saturday 1 November 2008, 09.00-16.30
Trinity and All Saints University College, Leeds
A primary conference jointly organised by the Geographical Association and Historical Association. Further details and online booking are available here.
Whose World is it Anyway?
10 November, 9:30 – 16:30
Bore Place, near Edenbridge, Kent
A sixth form conference in partnership with Pamela Draycott RE and Citizenship Advisor Service, Kent. The whole day conference will be a meeting of RE and Global themes. Schools representatives will take back activities and information to disseminate to the rest of the sixth form group. For more information and for booking see the Kent and the Wider World website.
Taking your termly theme outside
12 November 2008, 4:00 - 6:00pm
£30 Cream tea included
Northmoor Trust Hill Farm Centre, Little Wittenham, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4QZ
The Northmoor Trust can help you to build up an outdoor element to this term's theme and come up with appropriate activities that will enhance and extend your classroom learning. Participants will need to submit their themes before the date of the course. For further information and bookings, please email Jane Millin or phone 01865 409 405.
Website: Teacher Training events at the Northmoor Trust
Geography in schools: misheard or misplaced?
Thursday 13 November, starts 5:30pm
Richard Roberts Auditorium, University of Sheffield
This lecture is part of the Department of Geography's centenary lecture series and will be given by Professor David Lambert, Chief Executive of the Geographical Association. For more information about the lecture series see the department website. For directions view this campus map.
Free Key Stage 3 History CPD - Pictures of the Punjab
Thursday 13 November, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Royal Geographical Society
A free INSET evening for Key Stage 3 History teachers exploring the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. Included: preview of new educational resources, a private tour of a new exhibition and free resources for educational use. See website for more details.
Primary global learning: Thinking about a new curriculum
Tuesday 18 November 2008
Thinktank Theatre, Millenium Point, Birmingham
A one day conference for primary teachers, heads and senior managers, as well as those in support roles. It will share ideas and raise questions about global learning in the context of the review of the primary curriculum. For full programme details and to book online visit the Tide - global learning website.
GIS (ArcView) training
Wednesday 19 November 2008, 10:00am - 3:30pm
This day is ESRI's international GIS day. To mark this, three innovative geography departments are offering free training in their schools, suitable for teachers with any level of experience with GIS. You will have a chance to see how they use ArcGIS software with pupils and to receive hands on training with GIS. To register for the event, please email the appropriate teacher: Hertfordshire, Dr Peter O'Connor, Bishop's Stortford College; Yorkshire, Steve Dunn, The Grammar School at Leeds; Herefordshire, Jenny Barlow, Lady Hawkins School.
West Midlands Geographical Information Day
Wednesday 19 November 2008, from 9:30am
Baskerville House, Birmingham, B1
Sponsored by ESRI and linking to International GIS day, this day is targeted towards GI users in education and will be an informative, fun and varied day. Go the West Midlands Regional Observatory website for more information.
Explore 2008
Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 November 2008
Royal Geographical Society with IWB, London
Expedition and fieldwork planning weekend from the RGS-IBG. For all those interested in field research, conservation or adventure. For more details and to book visit the RGS-IWB website.
Improving Teaching – Enhancing Learning
Monday 24 November and Tuesday 25 November 2008
QEII Conference Centre, Westminster, London
This conference marks eight years of the Teaching and Learning Research Programme (TLRP). TLRP's work will be showcased to an invited audience of practitioners, policy makers and researchers. To express interest go to the TLRP Conference 2008 webpage.
GCSE CPD Day
At the Royal Geographical Society, London
Tuesday 25 November, 10.00 - 16.00
Fantastic opportunity for teachers and learning practitioners to hear topical advice, updates and tips from all four examination boards (AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC), allowing you to make informed decisions regarding the new GCSE specifications arriving in September 2009.
Tickets: £50, £40 for RGS-IBG members.
Visit the RGS-IBG website to download a programme or to book your place.
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Beyond critical - some spaces of optimism in a globalised world
Monday 8 December, starts 5:30pm
Students' Union Auditorium, University of Sheffield
Professor Doreen Massey from the Open University will give the final lecture in the Department of Geography's centenary lecture series. For more information about the lecture series see the department website. For directions view this campus map.
SSAT Lead Practitioner Seminar: Independent Learning in Geography and Integrated Humanities
Friday 12 December 2008, 9:00 - 16:15
Knutsford High School, Cheshire
The day is designed to help produce Independent Learners in the Humanities through the development of personal, learning and thinking skills (PLTS). The day includes Year 7 and 8 'Showcase' presentations on 'Independent Learning' and a choice of two workshops covering 'Learning in Humanities'. Cost £69.00 including lunch and a follow up learning visit. For more details and booking information contact Paul Atkinson.
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BETT 2009
14-17 January 2009
Olympia, London
Taking place every year, BETT attracts more than 600 educational suppliers and almost 29,000 visitors. It brings together the global teaching and learning community for four days of innovations and inspirations. Come and find the GA in the Subject Association Advice Centre. Find out more on the BETT website.
Teaching Outside the Classroom: A Teacher Workshop for Primary and Secondary Teachers
Tuesday 20 January, 6:30pm
Geography Committee Room, The Cohen Building, University of Hull
A variety of short workshops on key aspects of fieldwork suitable for all teachers across the key stages. The event will be led by experienced teachers and representatives from the GA and RGS-IBG.
GCSE Specifications CPD Day
Friday 23 January 2009, 10:00 - 15:00
St Mary's Catholic High School, Chesterfield
Fantastic opportunity for teachers and learning practitioners to hear topical advice, updates and tips from all four examination boards (AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC), allowing you to make informed decisions regarding new GCSE specifications arriving in September 2009. Tickets are free (the event is sponsored by the Action Plan for Geography). To book, please contact +44 (0)207 591 3053 or email Claire Wheeler.
GA Regional Conference - Central London
27 January 2009
Aimed at KS3-4 and focusing on Living Geography. Go to the Living Geography Regional Conferences page to find out more or to book online.
Engaging boys in the curriculum through the outdoors
29 January 2009, 4:00 - 6:00pm
£30 Cream tea included
Northmoor Trust Hill Farm Centre, Little Wittenham, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4QZ
This workshop for primary school teachers will look at how a school grounds project can be used to engage boys in learning and it will have an added outcome- it will improve your school grounds for everyone! For further information and bookings, please email Jane Millin or phone 01865 409 405.
Website: Teacher Training events at the Northmoor Trust
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Creating a green vision for your school
5 February 2009, 7:00 - 10:00pm
£40 Includes a glass of wine
Northmoor Trust Hill Farm Centre, Little Wittenham, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4QZ
An evening for Heads and governors. During the evening the Northmoor Trust will discuss with you how you can create a whole school approach to green issues, at low cost and through clear simple steps. For further information and bookings, please email Jane Millin or phone 01865 409 405.
Website: Teacher Training events at the Northmoor Trust
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Curriculum planning for global learning: new opportunities and debates at Key Stage 3
Thursday 5 March 2009
Thinktank Theatre, Millenium Point, Brimingham
This conference is an opportunity to take stock of experiences following the introduction of the new KS3 curriculum in September 2008. For full programme details and to book online visit the Tide- global learning website.
Quality Geography Conferences
Central London: Tuesday 3 March 2009
Birmingham: Tuesday 10 March 2009
These conferences for primary and KS3 will explore the nature, effects and impact of the Geography Quality Marks. See the Quality Geography Conferences page to find out more.
Gifted and talented learning in the outdoors
19 March 2009, 1:00 - 4:00pm
£40 Cream tea included
Northmoor Trust Hill Farm Centre, Little Wittenham, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4QZ
A Murder Mystery workshop designed to help teachers provide challenges and opportunities for Young Gifted and Talented, helping them to reach their full potential. For further information and bookings, please email Jane Millin or phone 01865 409 405.
Website: Teacher Training events at the Northmoor Trust
Association of American Geographers 2009 Annual Meeting
22-27 March 2009
Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas
Join 8,000 geographers, GIS specialists, and environmental scientists from around the world for the very latest in research, policy, and applications in geography, sustainability, and GIScience. The program will feature 4,000 presentations by leading scholars and researchers from more than 60 countries, an international networking reception, and exhibitions. Numerous field trips will also explore the rich cultural and physical geography of Las Vegas and the surrounding region. Visit the AAG website for more information, to submit an abstract or to register your attendance.
The Education Show 2009
26-28 March 2009
NEC, Birmingham
The Education Show is the UK's largest showcase of educational resources of all kinds. It enables educators to see what is new, try out resources and take part in free CPD events. Come and find the GA at the Subject Association Information Point. Find out more on the Education Show website.
How to integrate citizenship, sustainability and eco-schools into your development plan using your school grounds
26 March 2009, 1:00 - 4:00pm
£40 Cream tea included
Northmoor Trust Hill Farm Centre, Little Wittenham, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4QZ
In this afternoon, you will find out how to plan diverse and interactive school grounds at low cost, which will open many opportunities for linking citizenship, sustainability and eco schools into your curriculum through outdoor learning. For further information and bookings, please email Jane Millin or phone 01865 409 405.
Website: Teacher Training events at the Northmoor Trust
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GA Annual Conference 2009
16-18 April 2009
University of Manchester
For the 2009 GA Annual Conference we will be returning to Manchester. The Conference theme is 'Investigating Geography' and will focus on how students can investigate geography both in and out of the classroom; how geographical education can be investigated through research; and how academic geographers extend understanding through their investigations. Visit the Annual Conference pages for further information and online booking.
Using your school grounds to teach the curriculum
30 April 2009, 4:00 - 6:00pm
£30 Cream tea will be included
Middle Barton School, North Oxfordshire
Unlock the potential of your school grounds to teach the curriculum, enhancing and extending work taking place in the classroom. Innovative approaches to Maths, Literacy, Geography and History in the outdoors using proven activities. For further information and bookings, please email Jane Millin or phone 01865 409 405.
Website: Teacher Training events at the Northmoor Trust
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Governors - Help your school deliver core elements
7 May 2009, 7:00 - 9:00pm
£30 A drink of Pimms will be included
Northmoor Trust Hill Farm Centre, Little Wittenham, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4QZ
Cheap, practical and fun ways to enhance your school grounds to support your teachers. Award winning examples of best practice will be used to show you how! This course is designed for governors, but school secretarial staff and parents would be welcome too!
For further information and bookings, please email Jane Millin or phone 01865 409 405.
Website: Teacher Training events at the Northmoor Trust
Using your school grounds to teach the curriculum
14 May 2009, 4:00 - 6:00pm
£30 Cream tea will be included
Cumnor School, Mid Oxfordshire
Unlock the potential of your school grounds to teach the curriculum, enhancing and extending work taking place in the classroom. Innovative approaches to Maths, Literacy, Geography and History in the outdoors using proven activities. For further information and bookings, please email Jane Millin or phone 01865 409 405.
Website: Teacher Training events at the Northmoor Trust
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GA Regional Conference - York
9 June 2009
Aimed at KS3-4 and focusing on Living Geography. Go to the Living Geography Regional Conferences page to find out more or to book online.
Sustainable development and global learning
Thursday 18 June 2009
Thinktank Theatre, Millennium Point, Birmingham
What does quality learning relating to sustainable development look like? Is it about meaningful education or 'good works'? This conference raises the debate, and shares ideas and practice from West Midland primary and secondary schools. For full programme information and to book online visit the Tide - global learning website.
Using your school grounds to teach the curriculum
18 June 2009, 4:00 - 6:00pm
£30 Cream tea will be included
Blewbury School (to be confirmed), South Oxfordshire
Unlock the potential of your school grounds to teach the curriculum, enhancing and extending work taking place in the classroom. Innovative approaches to Maths, Literacy, Geography and History in the outdoors using proven activities. For further information and bookings, please email Jane Millin or phone 01865 409 405.
Website: Teacher Training events at the Northmoor Trust
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