Frontiers of Geography is a day of workshops and presentations for secondary geography teachers on Saturday 20 June 2009 at the School of Geography, University of Leeds. The workshop will comprise presentations, discussions and activities on aspects of both physical and human geography. Six main themes will be covered during the day reflecting some of the diversity of concerns that our subject encompasses. The sessions are closely linked to the syllabus at GCSE, AS and A2 levels and aim to provide new theoretical perspectives, and case studies to take back to the classroom.
There is no charge to attend but places are limited to 60. You can download a full programme and booking form on the Leeds branch page.
(02.06.09)
The Geography Alive! conference has become a major regional conference for geography teachers and university geographers. The next one is to be held on Wednesday 8 July 2009 at the University of the West of England, Bristol. The keynote this year will be given by David Lambert and seminars throughout the day will include 'updating subject knowledge', led by university geographers, 'KS3: Assessing Pupil Progress (APP)', 'KS3 curriculum innovations' and 'GCSE and A level updates'.
The conference costs £40 per delegate including lunch and delegate pack.
It is free to current PGCE trainee teachers and those starting their PGCE in 2009-2010.
For more information and payment details contact Garry Atterton (AST Geographer) by email or by telephone on 01454 862185. Alternatively contact Mark Jones (PGCE Geography Tutor) by email.
(27.03.09)
Five new activity downloads have been added to the A Different View area of the website:
- Energy Flows: 'Wish you were here?' KS2/3/4/5
- Vanishing Points: 'Where does my garden go?' Lower KS2
- Moving Stories: 'Elves, or football fans?' KS2
- To the Ends of the Earth: 'To the ends of the earth' KS3
- Between Heaven and Earth: 'Pomegranates or parsnips for dinner?' KS3
EDINA and Ordnance Survey are conducting some research to establish the requirements for a proposed online mapping service for schools. The service would deliver a variety of Ordnance Survey map products over the web. They are interested in gathering the views of teachers about such a proposed service, and you are invited to complete the following questionnaire.
It is important to gather as many views as possible in order to understand both what teachers might need from an online mapping service, and to understand what priority those needs have.
(12.05.09)
Who do we think we are? Week is an annual programme of advice and curriculum support that helps schools explore the issues of identity, diversity and citizenship with their pupils at the local and national scales. It culminates in a national celebratory week of events and activities taking place this year in the week of 22nd – 28th June. Schools can get involved by visiting the project website for learning resources, activity ideas, toolkits and guidance and can also contact the Project Officer by email for further details.
(12.05.09)
Encounters at the End of the World is the latest film by acclaimed German director Werner Herzog. It was produced in association with the Discovery Channel, and was nominated for an Oscar in 2009. In this film, he interviews people who work on McMurdo base in Antarctica. The film explores the relationship between people and the environment, the idea of sustainability and the scientific endeavour which is taking place in this remote location - themes which will be very familiar to geographers.
Alan Parkinson, The GA's Secondary Curriculum Development Leader, has put together the following document which contains ideas on how to use this film with secondary students. It also includes links to other Antarctic resources.
Download: Encounters at the End of the World: Teachers Notes (PDF)
Encounters at the End of the World website
(12.05.09)
Schools in the Cambridgeshire region may be interested in a new digital photography competition based on A Different View, organised by the Cambridge and District branch of the GA. Visit their branch page to find out more.
(08.05.09)
The final report of The Independent Review of the Primary Curriculum led by Sir Jim Rose has now been published. It includes the proposed Programmes of Learning that would make up a new curriculum and the Essentials for Learning and Life that would be developed throughout the curriculum.
The QCA is managing a consultation period that will run from Thursday 30 April until 5pm Friday 24 July 2009. Remember, individual responses carry more weight collectively than corporate/institutional responses- so make sure you get your voice heard!
Download the final report from the Teachernet website.
Find out more about the consultation period on the QCA website.
Background information can be found on our Curriculum Review page.
(30.04.09)
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