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Wednesday, April 16
 

9:00am PDT

Challenging and addressing geographical misconceptions in the classroom
Wednesday April 16, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
202
Geography students can sometimes struggle to derive the intended level of understanding from new content. Often, this can be due to their own misconceptions about the world. This session seeks to identify some of these misconceptions and provide strategies to address them. Attendees will also be invited to share and discuss their own examples and strategies, allowing educators to help students make stronger knowledge-based connections in their geography lessons.
Speakers
SL

Sarah Larsen

Teacher of geography/former subject lead mentor for SCITT, Reigate School
Wednesday April 16, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
202 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Secondary

9:00am PDT

Diverse worldviews: what can we learn from RE?
Wednesday April 16, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
204
In recent years, geography has grappled with decolonising and diversifying its curriculum. In this session, Krystian – one of the leading antiracist and decolonising thinkers in RE – presents expert insight in to how religious education has explored similar challenges in a different landscape, and what we might be able to learn from each other.
Speakers
KM

Krystian McInnis

Religious Education Development Lead & Consultant, Reimagining Education
DD

Dr David Preece

Head of Geography, Teach First
Former secondary Geography teacher with over a decade's classroom experience, specialising in physical Geography, I'm now involved in initial teacher education in Geography for Teach First, where I lead the teacher training programme and curriculum. I believe teaching is a team sport... Read More →
Wednesday April 16, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
204 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Secondary

9:00am PDT

Geography teaching and Teaching Geography
Wednesday April 16, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
201
As Teaching Geography celebrates its 50th year of publication, this session picks out some highlights from the archive and shares how to get the most out of your journal subscription. Then we want to hear from you: where do we go next? What topics should we be publishing articles on? Aspiring writers welcome; bring your ideas!
Speakers
avatar for Dr Richard Bustin

Dr Richard Bustin

Head of Geography, Lancing College
Wednesday April 16, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
201 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Secondary

9:00am PDT

Satellite data to support learning
Wednesday April 16, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
203
It's easier than ever before to obtain free satellite data for use in your classroom, promoting discussion among younger pupils and analysis from older students. This workshop will introduce a range of sources and support you in using them to explore the possibilities they provide.
Speakers
CF

Catherine Fitzsimons

Outreach officer, National Centre for Earth Observation
RM
Wednesday April 16, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
203 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Secondary

9:00am PDT

Steps and slopes: investigating the effect of terracing on soil erosion and hydrographs
Wednesday April 16, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Executive suite
Engage your students and enhance their understanding of soil and hydrograph topics with our exciting new investigation demonstrating how land-use management can reduce soil erosion and mass movement. This workshop is based on current research by University of St Andrews, Newcastle University and Universidad de Granada, and explores use of terraces to retain water and prevent soil erosion.
Speakers
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Lynn Daley

GeoBus Education Coordinator, University of St Andrews
GeoBus® is a free educational outreach project for schools developed and run by the School of Earth & Environmental Sciences at the University of St Andrews since 2012. We offer curriculum-linked science, geography and environmental science workshops for primary and secondary school... Read More →
MW
Wednesday April 16, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Executive suite Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Secondary

9:00am PDT

Where geography and pastoral care meet
Wednesday April 16, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
206
Due to its interdisciplinary nature, geography provides a space where students can explore topics, issues and ideas, as well as develop as young people; this is inherently pastoral. Therefore, this session highlights some of the areas within geography where this overlap is really noticeable, and how geographers can work with their pastoral team to enhance provision.
Speakers
LB

Lizzie Battrum

Teacher of Geography and Head of Year, Ratcliffe College
AM

Alice McCaughern

Felsted School
Wednesday April 16, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
206 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Secondary

11:30am PDT

Fieldwork for connectivity
Wednesday April 16, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT
Foyer
As geographers, it's crucial we think synoptically and consider multiple geographies and connections to understand the world around us. Fieldwork brings these connections to life; the multi-scaled techniques shared in this session will facilitate students' holistic understanding, enabling breadth and depth in NEA investigations and supporting theoretical understanding.
Speakers
SH

Sam Harley

Tutor, Field Studies Council
CF

Charlotte Foster

Education Team Leader, Field Studies Council
Wednesday April 16, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT
Foyer Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Secondary

11:30am PDT

Maps to ministers: a career journey from Liverpool to legislation
Wednesday April 16, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT
JHB lecture theatre
The Geospatial Commission aims to deliver £11 billion in annual economic growth through 'unlocking the power of location'. Chris will talk about the work of the Commission, communicating with ministers about geography, being responsible for the delivery of a revolutionary map of underground pipes and cables and how he got from GCSE geography to the heart of government.
Speakers
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Chris Chambers

Deputy Director, Geospatial Commission. Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Chris Chambers is Deputy Director at the Geospatial Commission, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. He is responsible for the delivery of the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR), a new digital map of underground pipes and cables, which is expected to deliver... Read More →
Wednesday April 16, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT
JHB lecture theatre Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Secondary

11:30am PDT

Why are Scandinavian countries so happy?
Wednesday April 16, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT
Chakrabarti room
Karen Corfield explores why Scandinavian countries consistently rank high in the happiness index, as well as having all five countries in the top 10 according to the HDI. This lecture will examine the demographics of these countries, including political, economical and cultural geographies, and how the special connections between the physical and human world impact overall well-being.
Speakers
KC

Karen Corfield

Education Development Consultant, Discover the World Education
Wednesday April 16, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT
Chakrabarti room Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Secondary

12:30pm PDT

Live Video Calls for Connecting Global Voices in the Geography Classroom
Wednesday April 16, 2025 12:30pm - 12:55pm PDT
202
An MSc study that introduced a pedagogy of live interactive video calls with pupils in London and Bangkok. Findings suggest a more collaborative, globally-connected, and up-to-date approach to geography lessons. This also decentralises the teacher as the ‘sage on the stage’ and invites new and impactful perspectives. The dissertation won first prize for the GEReCo Masters Dissertation Award in 2024.
Speakers
FS

Florence Smart

Head of Geography, City of London School for Girls
Wednesday April 16, 2025 12:30pm - 12:55pm PDT
202 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Secondary

1:00pm PDT

What did the Teaching Physical Geography blog ever do for me?
Wednesday April 16, 2025 1:00pm - 1:25pm PDT
205
Learn how articles posted on the Teaching Physical Geography blog have helped to shape and improve the teaching of physical geography topics, and how this impacts students' learning. Plus, find out how you can get involved and contribute to the canon of experience.
Speakers
AD

Alison Dunphy

Senior Teaching Associate Geography Education, GA Physical Geography Special Interest Group (PGSIG)/ University of Cambridge
KH
RN

Ryan Nock

Head Of Geography, Carr Manor Community School (Parkside School)
Wednesday April 16, 2025 1:00pm - 1:25pm PDT
205 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Secondary

2:00pm PDT

Booklets and other strategies to support QFT in geography
Wednesday April 16, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
204
This is an opportunity to look at strategies we've used to support SEND and additional needs students, particularly Kent County Council's Mainstream Core Standards model, allowing all students to make progress. We start with the introduction of booklets to support knowledge learning and go onto further strategies we've developed, with an opportunity to discuss how potential pitfalls can be addressed.
Speakers
HQ

Heidi Quenby

Head of Geography, The Maplesden Noakes School
MS
Wednesday April 16, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
204 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Secondary

2:00pm PDT

Hello EA careers
Wednesday April 16, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
201
The Environment Agency has collaborated with the GA and HLP to develop a series of lessons and resources introducing careers into the classroom: Hello EA Careers. We introduce roles related to flood and coastal risk management that will inspire young people to consider careers in the water and environment sector. This content will be free for teachers and available through the GA website; what will you discover about future roles for geographers?
Speakers
TC

Tom Collins

Environment Agency
BW

Becky Watters

Senior Advisor, FCRM Strategic Workforce Planning, Management and Skills, Environment Agency
Wednesday April 16, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
201 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Secondary
  • Key Stage KS3

2:00pm PDT

Pearson Edexcel Geography: discussing future geography qualifications and reform   
Wednesday April 16, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
205
This workshop will provide delegates with the opportunity to discuss the ongoing Curriculum and Assessment Review. It will recap on the latest information about the review, before giving teachers the opportunity to share their thoughts on some of the key messages and recommendations from the geography education community, such as the volume of content in GCSE, the study of climate change and sustainability, and methods of assessment.
Wednesday April 16, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
205 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Secondary

2:00pm PDT

Reading like a geographer: improving geographical literacy
Wednesday April 16, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
206
In the words of Dr Seuss, 'reading can take you places you have never been before'. It enables students to connect with geographies and cultures that aren't their own while fostering cross-curricular links. This workshop provides practical ideas to engage students with resources that they may not otherwise use in order to broaden their geographical horizons and encourage aspiration.
Speakers
avatar for Jema Kinsman

Jema Kinsman

Head of Humanities, Rushden Academy
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Fiona Sheriff

Head of Geography, Kingsthorpe College
Wednesday April 16, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
206 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Secondary

2:00pm PDT

Seamless geography: enhancing primary to secondary transition beyond the prescriptive curriculum
Wednesday April 16, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
Executive suite
Progression should be deepening and developing geographical understanding, not just acquiring more facts. How do we decide what 'making progress' is and what it looks like across the different stages of education? This is a practical workshop learning from schools across Wales to develop approaches for connecting primary and secondary geography education.
Speakers
FR

Fiona Rennie

Special interest group Wales
AT
Wednesday April 16, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
Executive suite Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Secondary

3:00pm PDT

Connecting geography to everyday life in Singapore's curriculum
Wednesday April 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:25pm PDT
203
This session explores the approach taken in the Singapore Geography Curriculum, emphasising geography in everyday life to foster students' awareness and understanding of their surroundings. By connecting personal and local experiences to global issues, the curriculum empowers students to grasp complex societal and environmental challenges, enhancing their capacity for critical, interconnected thinking.
Speakers
VH

Victoria Hong

Senior Curriculum Planning Officer, Curriculum Planning and Development Division, Ministry of Education, Singapore
LE
Wednesday April 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:25pm PDT
203 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Secondary
  • Key Stage KS4

3:30pm PDT

Building on Barbie: questioning as a method of improving female student engagement in geography
Wednesday April 16, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm PDT
206
Sandra will present her research and deliberate practice actions, which were developed as part of a wider body of work with the Building on Barbie global research team. Conversation mapping is used to capture the impact of deliberate practice. There'll be the opportunity to connect through group discussion regarding barriers to KS4 geography study.
Speakers
SP

Sandra Patterson

Head of Geography, Ulidia Integrated College
Wednesday April 16, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm PDT
206 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Secondary

3:30pm PDT

Successful synopticity
Wednesday April 16, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm PDT
205
Join GA Secondary Phase Committee members in exploring tried and tested techniques for developing synoptic thinking at A level. This session will leave you with practical ideas to try in your classroom to encourage students to make connections between geographic concepts.
Speakers
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Emma Johns

Geography Teacher and SPC member, GA SPC
Wednesday April 16, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm PDT
205 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Secondary

4:20pm PDT

Colombia and its diaspora: connecting case studies at A level
Wednesday April 16, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm PDT
203
This session connects the geography of Colombia – Medellí­n, the Nevado del Ruiz lahar disaster, TNCs like Chiquita and Coca Cola located in Urabá – to the invisibility of the Colombian diaspora in the UK and gentrification in Elephant and Castle.
Speakers
IW

Isabel Wood

Course lead for Geography, HSDC Alton College
Wednesday April 16, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm PDT
203 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Secondary

4:20pm PDT

Connecting with HE partners using Royal Society grant funding
Wednesday April 16, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm PDT
Executive suite
This session will explore the Royal Society's fantastic Partnership Grant scheme, and how it can be used to secure funding of up to £3000 to support a collaborative student geography project with a HE or industry partner. The Tomorrow's Climate Scientists programme is especially great for geographers, and has been a fantastic opportunity for our students!
Speakers
avatar for Simon Holland

Simon Holland

Head of Faculty and Teacher of Geography, Bilborough Sixth Form College
Wednesday April 16, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm PDT
Executive suite Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Secondary

4:20pm PDT

Navigating personal geographies: leveraging educational technology in transforming geographical education
Wednesday April 16, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm PDT
205
This session explores the meaningful integration of educational technology to help students connect to their personal geographies. It highlights the use of gamified online learning experiences, technology-transformed fieldwork and using GIS in the classroom for spatial analysis. Discover how these tools can transform geographical education and help students foster deeper connections to the world around them.
Speakers
avatar for Wen Xin Ng

Wen Xin Ng

Educational Technology Officer, Educational Technology Division, Ministry of Education Singapore
Wednesday April 16, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm PDT
205 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Secondary

4:20pm PDT

Pedagogy of hope and scenario tasks
Wednesday April 16, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm PDT
204
Alarming news items about climate change can lead to eco-stress. One of the ways to reduce this is to let students envision different possible futures and discuss which future they prefer. In this workshop, we'll walk through two scenario thinking tasks and discuss the experiences of students and teachers with them.
Speakers
DT

Dr Tim Favier

teacher trainer, Utrecht University, The Netherlands
Wednesday April 16, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm PDT
204 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Secondary
 
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