Leading a successful geography department
Course overview
This course will explore how geography subject leaders can maximise the impact they have on colleagues and students.
Drawing on best practice from successful geography departments nationally, delegates will be challenged to reflect upon what they are trying to achieve, critically assess the methods they employ and plan workable solutions to the issues faced in their individual schools.
'An excellent whistle-stop tour of leadership and management'
'Very interesting topics covered, have picked up lots of advice to take away'
This course has now taken place - contact John Lyon if you'd like to have a bespoke CPD training day delivered in your school.
Who is this course for?
Secondary geography subject leaders or those who aspire to such a role.
Course date and location
We are no longer taking bookings for this course.
Aims and outcomes
Delegates will:
- Develop and shape their 'vision' for geography
- Consider how to create a high-quality geography department
- Become more confident in developing the profile of geography in a whole-school context
- Discuss strategies to address particular issues in their individual schools.
Course programme
09.00-09.30: Coffee and registration
09.30-11.00: Session 1 - VISION
- Subject leadership in changing times
- Your vision
11.00-11.15: Coffee
11.15-12.45: Session 2 - QUALITY
- Organising learning
- Establishing a quality geography curriculum
12.45-13.30: Lunch
13.30-15.00: Session 3 - ACHIEVEMENT
- Achieving your aims
- Becoming a lead department
15.00-15.30: Plenary and close
Presenter
Justin Woolliscroft, GA Secondary Geography Quality Mark Consultant and PGCE Secondary Geography Tutor.
Marketing opportunities
If your organisation would like to include an insert in the delegate packs for this event, please contact Lucy Oxley.
Got a question about this course?
Contact the GA's Events Manager Lucy Oxley (0114 296 0088) who will be happy to help.
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