Outdoor Classroom | Geography

Secondary Geography

With so much on offer, how do you decide which is the best course for you? You have two main choices:

CHOICE 1

The FSC PROGRAMMES

The exciting new choice!

• FSC Standard Programmes are residential courses of fixed length ranging from 3-6 days in total.
• These Programmes are available at Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and A level.  All the Programmes have a pre-defined framework which includes Introductory sessions, Core modules and Review sessions.
• The Core modules are at the heart of our programmes. Across the FSC there are seven to choose from, although not all centres will offer all seven.
• All Programmes have clearly stated learning outcomes and can be directly linked to curriculum and specification requirements. The FSC can, therefore, guarantee a consistently high quality fieldwork experience. Our courses are regularly updated to reflect changes in specifications and new demands such as vocational courses.

The Programme Framework

INTRODUCTORY SESSION

• Setting the scene: location, sites and conditions
• Resources and equipment
• Skills and techniques
• Enquiry methods
• Working with others

CORE MODULES

The core modules are at the heart of our programmes. Across the FSC there are seven to choose from, although not all centres will offer all seven. The longer you come, the more modules you will be able to include in your programme. We don’t believe that people come to the FSC to stay inside our field centres; that’s why we take great pride in taking our visitors to some special places and all of the modules are developed to make the most of the learning opportunities in the local environments surrounding each of our centres.

• Fluvial processes
  • Fluvial systems
  • Basins
  • Dynamic changes
  • Hydraulic variables
  • Uses
  • Human impacts
• Coastal processes
  • Coastline changes
  • Features
  • Dynamic changes
  • Erosion and deposition
  • Climate change
  • Coastal management plans
• Ecosystems
  • Scale and function
  • Biotic and abiotic factors
  • Succession
  • Zonation
  • Management strategies
• Rural settlements
  • Age
  • Function
  • Hierachies
  • Transport
  • Services
  • Character
  • Socio-economic structure
• Urban studies
  • CBD
  • Land uses
  • Functions
  • Models
  • Spatial patterns
  • Dynamic processes
  • Management
  • Socio-economic trends and impacts
• Human Impacts
  • Natural and built environments
  • Impacts
  • Fragility
  • Sustainability
  • Management
  • Conservation strategies
• Glaciation
  • Relic processes
  • Scale

REVIEW SESSION

• Feedback and review
• Geographical skills
• Routes to enquiry
• Writing and presentation
• Assessment

CHOICE 2

The tailored course... the fully flexible option to meet your needs

If you would like an 'a la carte' choice of taught modules, including more specialist themes tailored to your precise requirements, then simply contact the Centre of your choice and tell them what you would like. They will work with you to plan and deliver your own fully-flexible course. Fees will depend on when you want to come, and your length of stay.

What are benefits of flexible courses?

• Full freedom to choose content, length and timing
• Flexible arrival and departure times
• Full choice of locations
• Opportunities to teach all, or part of, or none of the course yourself
• Strong continuity with previous courses and data runs (for previous visitors).