GA Conference and Exhibition 2025: Full Schedule

Welcome to the GA’s online programme for the Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025! Take some time to explore the programme and build a personalised schedule using the full list below, or find the best sessions for you using the filter options. Keep an eye on this programme for updates and to interact with other delegates, exhibitors and sponsors. For more information on the Conference, see the GA website.

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11:30am BST

Connecting the 'what' with the 'why' of fieldwork

Thursday April 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm BST

205

Want your students to be fantastic at fieldwork? We'll share simple activities and quality questions to help your students connect what they do in your existing fieldwork with why you've chosen to do it that way. Teach them the thinking behind your decisions in KS3 and GCSE fieldwork so that they're ready to make their own in the A level NEA.

Speakers

Jill Owens

Fieldwork Tutor, Cranedale Centre

I've been working with young people for over 20 years, starting as a 'Group Leader' for PGL at the age of 18, spending 7 years teaching Geography in secondary school classrooms and now working outdoors as a Fieldwork Tutor for the Cranedale Centre in Yorkshire.I hope the things I... Read More →

Thursday April 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm BST
205 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP

Fieldwork

Key Stage KS3, KS4, Post-16

2:00pm BST

Making connections in the NEA

Thursday April 17, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm BST

205

This workshop examines ways in which students can make connections between their own research and wider geographical theory. We'll discuss how focusing on suitable place/space theory allows students to progress beyond the comparison of two locations or 'to what extent has regeneration been successful' titles. We'll also consider misconceptions and best practice in literature research.

Speakers

Andy Owen

Author, self-employed

I am an author of geography resources for both students and teachers. I have written for all key stages and all aspects of geography teaching but my recent work has focussed on fieldwork and geomorphology for teachers and GCSE and A level students. I have considerable experience with... Read More →

Thursday April 17, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm BST
205 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP

Fieldwork

Key Stage KS4

2:00pm BST

Using technology to connect with geographical fieldwork

Thursday April 17, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm BST

206

Turning the mobile phone from a hinderance to an aid! This session will explore how embracing apps and digital practices can support learning in the field, engage students with their surroundings and connect them to the wider world of geography. It will aid you with the tools to take the textbook out of the classroom.

Speakers

Em Kendall

Senior Tutor, Field Studies Council

Grace Phillips

Digital Training Officer and Senior Tutor, Field Studies Council

Thursday April 17, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm BST
206 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP

Fieldwork

Key Stage KS4, Post-16

4:20pm BST

Connecting farming with geography teaching

Thursday April 17, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm BST

203

Opportunities exist to gain insight into how farmers are tackling global issues such as carbon emissions, water quality, sustainability and food security. Farmers' decisions are influenced by their physical and changing human environment; the aim is to create a relevant farm visit with active learning experiences to gather environmental data while developing place connections and understanding the farmed landscape.

Speakers

Dr Alison Brown

Farmer (former geography teacher and researcher), Downland Farming

I grew up on a farm and have a keen interest in the countryside. Currently I farm with my husband on chalk downland in southern England. We farm the land in a way that supports nature alongside producing food. I have completed a CEVAS (the Countryside Educational Visits Accreditation... Read More →

Thursday April 17, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm BST
203 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP

Fieldwork

Key Stage All KS

4:20pm BST

Planning for progression in fieldwork 11–19

Thursday April 17, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm BST

202

This Lecture Plus will support teachers in thinking through the interlinked process of curriculum planning, progression and assessment of fieldwork in geography. It explores the role of fieldwork in supporting pupil’s first-hand investigations of places, making sense of the connections between people, places and environments. Bring your ideas about how you are currently thinking about fieldwork to the session to share and discuss.

Speakers

David Gardner

Education consultant, Geographical Association

Katherine Baulcomb

Senior Lead Practitioner; Member of GA Assessment & Examination Special Interest Group, Westminster City School

Exhibitors

GA Assessment & Examinations Special Interest Group

The purpose of the Assessment and Examinations Special Interest Group (AESIG) is to support GA members in all phases with their assessment and progression practices in geography and related curriculum areas. What we doAESIG is involved in:a. Monitoring matters to do with assessment... Read More →

Thursday April 17, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm BST
202 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP

Fieldwork

Key Stage All KS