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The Geographical Association is a membership organisation. Our activities are often driven by members, many of whom freely volunteer their time and expertise in support of the Association. The GA is overseen by the voluntary expertise offered by its Governing Body members, and our educational activities are supported by volunteers from the GA’s Education Group.
Education Group
The role of the Education Group is to uphold the education policies of the GA, and support its strategic plans for high-quality geographical education, offering support and guidance to the Governing Body on priorities for the educational work of the Association.
Education Group members are all elected or appointed from the GA membership and comprise a Chair, a Vice Chair, GA President, GA Vice President and the chairs of EG’s sub-groups (Phase Committees, Special Interest Groups and Communication Boards).
Education Group creates Communication Boards, Phase Committees, Special Interest Groups and other groupings for specific purposes.
Special Interest Groups and Phase Committees
Assessment and Examinations Special Interest Group
Early Years and Primary Phase Committee
Fieldwork and Outdoor Learning Special Interest Group
Geography Education Research Special Interest Group
Independent Schools Special Interest Group
International Special Interest Group
Physical Geography Special Interest Group
Post-16 and HE Phase Committee
Sustainability and Citizenship Special Interest Group
Teacher Education Phase Committee
Communication Boards
Conference Planning Board
Publications Board
Geography Editorial Collective
Teaching Geography Editorial Board
Primary Geography Editorial Board
WorldWise Board
Phase Committees, Special Interest Groups and Working Groups meet separately, usually once a term, to concentrate on their special areas of interest. Outcomes can include new publications, special CPD events, responses to Government Consultations, representation to other organisations and the initiation of action on educational and professional issues.
Communication Boards meet at least once a year.
If you are interested in getting involved with GA committee work, please contact us at info@geography.org.uk.
Honorary Vice Presidents
The GA’s Honorary Vice Presidents are Andy Buck and Professor Peter Jackson.
