Building Independence and Skills in A Level Geographers
This event has since taken place but you can still purchase the recordings. We will send you both of the pathways via email.
We are excited to announce that FSC is hosting an e-conference to support Geography Teachers build independence and skills with their students, especially those who will be completing their NEA this summer or during the next academic year. We are delighted to have a number of great speakers for a variety of sessions.
The conference will have 2 pathways with a maximum of 100 places on each.
The Setting Foundations pathway is for beginning teachers or for those teachers who feel less confident managing the Independent Investigation within their schools.
The Broadening Impact pathway is for teachers who are confident in delivering the basics of the skills required for Independent Investigation but want to increase the impact of the NEA for their students.
It’s not possible to swap between pathways on the day but don’t worry whatever pathway you choose you will receive recordings and resources from the sessions on the other pathway. We will also be offering a series of free 1 hour workshops for students the following week which aim to build skills and prepare students to tackle their Independent Investigations at A Level.
Speakers from FSC, GA, ESRI, Bilborough College and University of Hull.
Event Supported by:
Example Timetable
Setting Foundations Timetable
9.15 - 10.00 - Key Note - Valuing student voice
FSC is pleased to invite 3 young people to speak about nature, outdoors and independent research work. They will share the experience, reflections and the impact it has had on them.
10.00 - 11.00 - What GIS can do for me? Dr Katie Hall (ESRI) & Dave Morgan (FSC)
Simple building blocks of using and understanding GIS to enhance geographical enquiry with simple take-away GIS opportunities.
11.00 - 12.00 - Proposals and Planning
Sharing best practice and Awarding Organisation feedback to ensure teachers and students make best use of planning time.
12.00 - 1.30 - Unplanned Unconference Sharing
Feel connected, make links and support the geographical community by utilising the expertise of the geographical community at this conference to work together and share on topics and questions that matter to you and your students.
1.30 - 2.30 - Mentoring and Supporting students through the Independent Investigation. Simon Holland (Bilborough College)
Bilborough College will share a school’s perspective on managing large cohorts through the Independent Investigation.
2.30 - 3.30 - Independent Investigation- Skills for the future. Dr Emma Peasland (University of Hull)
3.30 - 4.00 - Conference Close
Connections, Communities and Value of Geography Investigations
Broadening Impact Timetable
9.15 - 10.00 - Key Note - Valuing student voice
FSC is pleased to invite 3 young people to speak about nature, outdoors and independent research work. They will share the experience, reflections and the impact it has had on them.
10.00 - 11.00 - Beyond Burgess. Janine Maddison (FSC)
Encouraging the use of relevant models, concepts and theories in Geographical Investigation
11.00 - 12.00 - How can the Geographical Community help me? Becky Kitchen (GA)
Maintaining criticality with sources and resources from the Geographical Community.
12.00 - 1.30 - Unplanned Unconference Sharing
Feel connected, make links and support the geographical community by utilising the expertise of the geographical community at this conference to work together and share on topics and questions that matter to you and your students.
1.30 - 2.30 - Expanding observation beyond the obvious and usual through landscape interpretation. Robyn Landy (FSC)
2.30 - 3.30 - Embedding GIS at all stages of geographical enquiry. Dr Katie Hall (ESRI) & Dave Morgan (FSC)
3.30 - 4.00 - Conference Close
Connections, Communities and Value of Geography Investigations
Sorry this course has ended