We focus on the concerns of the moment. Recently this has involved sharing thoughts and views on the new GCSE in Wales. Several of our team have been involved in the Qualifications Wales development group. We created the scaffolds on different themes to support the new curriculum. These are available as PowerPoint presentations to share with colleagues in schools.
We write and organise the annual WelshWise Quiz which takes place on the North, South and MidWales. Look out for past quizzes on the website and read about our winners in GA magazine.
We have held successful twilight webinars for teachers with the aim of supporting classroom activities and, critically, helping teachers to stay connected. These are also on the website for your reference. There is also a very useful supporting PowerPoint on Fieldwork in school grounds, from Fiona Rennie.
We are very keen to respond to teachers’ needs, in primary and secondary schools. Please get in touch if you think we can help and address an issue of concern.
Our aimsThe aims of the Welsh Special Interest Group are to:
- represent the views of primary and secondary geography teachers in Wales to the GA and liaise with other organisations and groups concerned with geography in Wales
- promote information, innovations and good practice in geographical education throughout Wales and beyond
- initiate discussion and, when relevant, write reports relevant to geography teaching and learning in Wales
- monitor current developments concerning geography in Wales and geographical issues in England which also pertain to Wales.
