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From 4–6 April 2024 we welcomed hundreds of delegates from around the world to join us at the University of Manchester for three days of lectures, field visits and social events.
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Friday 5 April
09.00–09.50
Improving the diversity and inclusiveness of Pearson Edexcel geography qualifications, support and resources
Jon Wolton, Senior Subject Advisor, Pearson, Sponsored by Pearson
Workshop 1
Why you should read the examiners’ reports
Iain Palôt, geography consultant, and Jen Monk, Head of Geography, Stretford High School
Lecture Plus 1
Love our world:-recreating our primary curriculum for all
Helen Martin, Headteacher, Graffham CE Infant and Duncton CE Junior Schools, Presented by the GA Early Years and Primary Phase Committee
Lecture Plus 2
Barriers and bridges to geography for everyone in HE
Dr Matt Finn, Senior Lecturer in Human Geography, University of Exeter, and students, Presented by the GA Post-16 and HE Phase Committee
Lecture 1
Fifty ways to make your fieldwork more inclusive
Chloe Searl
Independent Field Studies Tutor, The Island Geographer
Workshop 2
Reading for everyone in the geography classroom
Emily Chandler, Geography Teacher and Assistant Head of Middle School, St George’s British International School Düsseldorf Rhein Ruhr
Workshop 3
Seven GIS ideas for everyone to use in the geography classroom
Sophie Wilson, Associate Professor, PGCE Geography Course Lead and Lead Link Tutor, St Mary’s University, Twickenham, with Heidi Quenby, Jo Meredith, Agnes Simic, Kate Russell, Brendan Conway and Alistair Hamill, Presented by the GA ICT Special Interest Group
Lecture 2
Engaging with the citizen geographer: who, where, why and how?
Dr Janet Davies, Lecturer in Primary Education, Faculty of Education and Society, UCL, with Dr Tessa Willy
Lecture Plus 3
Making physical geography accessible to all
Adam Corbridge, Director of Humanities and Head of Geography, Saint Aidan’s CE High School, Presented by the GA Physical Geography Special Interest Group
Workshop 3
Professor Sylvia Knight, Head of Education, Royal Meteorological Society
Lecture 4
10.10–11.00
Presidential Lecture
Geography for everyone
Denise Freeman, GA President 2023–24
Flood education in the West Midlands
Dr Cheryl Jones, Head of Geography and Environment, University of Worcester, with Elena Lengthorn and Megan Asbury
Workshop 4
The SDGs: a geographical framework for everyone
Dr Anne Dolan, Lecturer, Mary Immaculate College
Lecture 5
11.10–11.35
Curriculum design coherence: a focus on sustainability
Dr Diane Swift
Research Paper
Nature for everyone
Elena Lengthorn
Teacher to Teacher
11.45–12.35
Finding your way: effective use of GIS in your geography curriculum
Lecture Plus 4, Sponsored by Esri
How to begin the process of decolonising case studies
Iram Sammar, PhD student, King’s College London, Presented by the GA Secondary Phase Committee
Workshop 5
Including climate change and sustainability in everyone’s fieldwork
Robyn Landy, Education Team Leader, Field Studies Council, and Sam Thurston, Sustainability Manager, Field Studies Council, Presented by the Field Studies Council
Workshop 6
Jon Cannell, GA Primary Curriculum Leader
Workshop 7
Workshop 8
Presented by the GA Fieldwork and Outdoor Learning Special Interest Group
Navigating the use of AI for lesson planning in Initial Teacher Education (ppt)
Chris Powell, Senior Lecturer in Education, University of Hertfordshire, with Amy Dodd, Presented by the GA Teacher Education Phase Committee
Workshop 9
The IPCC and me: using climate visualisations as a component of storytelling
Kit Marie Rackley, Freelance Educator and Consultant Geogramblings.com
Lecture 6
Socials: money, market and media
John Wilkinson, Head of Geography, St Edwards College and Honorary Lecturer, University of Liverpool, with Toni Malone, Presented by the Teaching Geography Editorial Board
Lecture Plus 5
KS3–P16
Changing India: looking through the lens of geographer photographers
Kiran Sahi, Director, Stepwell, with Susan Knight and Imogen Sahi
Workshop 10
Decision-making in GCSE geography
Simon Oakes, GCSE Geography Chair of Examiners, AQA
Lecture 7
Learning with the Arctic: a case of and for ‘passionate geopolitics’
Professor Klaus Dodds, Executive Dean and Professor of Geopolitics, Royal Holloway, University of London
Lecture 8
13.05–13.30
Anna Freidenfeld, Teacher of Geography, Meadowhead School Academy Trust
Teacher to Teacher
Student character development through the geography curriculum
Paul Greenhalgh, University of Cambridge
Research Paper
How to improve your confidence in teaching geological principles to geography students
Ben Norton, Assistant Headteacher, St Hildas CE High School
Teacher to Teacher
13.50–14.40
Troll wisdom: geographical curriculum making for all (ppt)
Dr Sharon Witt and Dr Helen Clarke, Partners, @Attention2Place, with Colin Walker
Workshop 11
Literacy in the EAL classroom
Briley Habib, Geography Teacher, British International School of Istanbul, with Bethany Aldridge
Workshop 12
Using the GA’s Curriculum Framework as a tool for building subject knowledge
Dr Rebecca Kitchen, GA Head of Professional Development
Workshop 13
La géographie pour tous: Paris 2024 and teaching with GIS
Brendan Conway, Teacher of Geography, Notre Dame Senior School
Workshop 14
Live from our fieldwork correspondent…
Janine Maddison, Postgraduate Researcher, Newcastle University
Workshop 15
Educating teachers in geography for all: student perceptions
Wendy Garner, Senior Lecturer, University of Chester, and A.J. Kelly MA, FHEA
Lecture Plus 6
Routes to engaging in geographical discussions
Lucy Fryer, Teacher of Geography and Geology and DofE Co-ordinator and Assessor, KEGS, Chelmsford
Lecture Plus 7
Animating geography: unleashing the power of animations and comics for learning
Rob Bowden, Co-director/lead-practitioner, Lifeworlds Learning CIC, with Jackie Zammit
Workshop 16
Working towards an inclusive and diverse key stage 4
Hina Robinson, Rights Respecting School Lead and Diversity Lead, Southend High School for Girls, Sponsored by Eduqas
Opportunities, complexities and challenges in geographical collaboration between schools and universities
Dr Lauren Hammond, University of Edinburgh and Denise Freeman, Oaks Park High School and GA President 2023-24 with Dr Alun Morgan, University of Plymouth, Professor Sophie Hadfield-Hill, University of Birmingham, Chantal Mayo-Hollaway, David Ross Education Trust, Daryl Sinclair, WABE International School
15.00–15.50
Using Iceland to support teaching the carbon cycle
Dr David Jackson and Samantha Hillcox, Geography Subject Experts, NST, Sponsored by NST
Fieldwork in an area of deprivation: remaining inclusive
Fiona Sheriff, Head of Geography, Kingsthorpe College
Workshop 18
Windows and mirrors: ensuring representation in our curriculum
Jen Monk, Head of Geography, Stretford High School
Lecture Plus 7
Climate and nature emergencies: developing cross-curricular and cross-phase learning opportunities
Lee Jowett, Climate Change and Sustainability Fellow, Sheffield Institute of Education, Sheffield Hallam University, with Vicki Pountney and Clive Belgeonne, Sheffield Hallam University
Lecture Plus 8
Do you get the picture? Using maps, images and illustrations to support explanations in geography
Katie Marl, Programme Lead (delivery) and Primary Specialist, Oak National Academy, and Graeme Schofield
Workshop 19
Supporting students with SEND in geography
Amy Cushing, Head of Geography, Brinsworth Academy; Natalie Porteous-Kaur, SENDCO; and Clarissa Simpson, Geography Teacher
Workshop 20
Accessing the NEA: how can we support students?
Ian Tester, Tutor, Field Studies Council
Workshop 21
Supporting non-specialist teachers with subject knowledge development
Jessica Burger, Subject Development Lead Teach First, with Stefan Carron and Helen Webb
Lecture Plus 9
Educators’ perceptions and use of GIS in Singapore secondary schools
Doris Lee Pei Ting, Senior Teacher/Geography, Shernice Goh Chin Hwee and Nuraida Ajmaain, Ministry of Education, Singapore
Lecture 8
Planning for progress in disciplinary and procedural knowledge: responding to the 2023 Ofsted geography report
David Gardner, Education Consultant, Hodder, Sponsored by Hodder Education
Developing a departmental approach to GIS
Darren Bailey, Education Manager, Ordnance Survey, with Jo Skinner and Laura Woods, Noadswood School
Lecture 10
16.00–16.25
Dinosaurs in a digital age
Katie West, Second in humanities, Brunt’s Academy
Teacher to Teacher
16.30–17.20
Geography for gamers
Callum Hitchcock, College Lecturer, Bilborough Sixth Form College
Workshop 18
Stefan Carron, Geography Development Lead, Teach First, and Dr David Preece
Lecture 11
Being a force for nature: how geography can transform a school
Katie Rafferty, National Schools Programme Officer, and Elena Clark, Regional Leader, The Tree Council, Presented by the GA Sustainability and Citizenship Special Interest Group
Steve Rawlinson and Dr Stephen Scoffham, wildthinkers, Presented by the GA Early Years and Primary Phase Committee
Lecture Plus 10
The value of outside of the classroom opportunities: A teacher and student perspective
Karen Corfield, Education Business Consultant, Discover the World Education, Presented by Discover the World Education
Lecture 12
The world encompassed: navigating the stormy seas of exploration or exploitation?
Dr Alun Morgan, Senior Lecturer, Plymouth Institute of Education, University of Plymouth
Rex Walford Memorial Lecture
Saturday 6 April
09.00–09.50
A level geography case studies: past, present and future
Prof Martin Evans, Professor of Geomorphology, University of Manchester; Fiona Smyth, Professor of Geography/Associate Dean of Teaching, Learning and Students, University of Manchester
Lecture Plus 11,
How do we study tectonic hazards in the real world environment?
Samantha Hillcox, Geography Field Studies Expert and Dr David Jackson, Sponsored by NST
What could a future geography curriculum look like at key stages 4 and 5?
Stacey Hill, Head of Curriculum – Geography, AQA, and Jon Boden-Wright, Curriculum Support Manager, AQA, Sponsored by AQA
Leading non-specialist geographers
Gregory Fairchild, Assistant Head, Reading School
Lecture Plus 16
Fieldwork for everyone: how to plan more inclusively
Rachel Hawke, Head of Geography, Isca Academy with Fiona Sheriff and Hina Robinson
Workshop 26
Making GCSE accessible for students aiming for grade 3
Dr Paul Hunt, Head of Geography, The Appleton School, Presented by the GA Secondary Phase Committee
Workshop 27
Finding the student ‘physical geography head’
Duncan Hawley, Chair, GA Physical Geography Special Interest Group, Presented by the GA Physical Geography Special Interest Group
Workshop 28
Geography education research for everyone
David Alcock, Geography Teacher, Bradford Grammar School, Presented by the GA Geography Education Research Special Interest Group
Workshop 29
From me to the world: exploring the geographies of everyday life
Kah Mun Yuen, Master Teacher, Boon Lay Secondary School and Ministry of Education, Singapore, with Thia Mei Yin Rita
Workshop 30
Making an impact: the power of geography in the council chamber
Dr Stephen Scoffham, Visiting Reader in Sustainability and Education, Canterbury Christ Church University
Lecture 12
The concept and value of ‘mega case studies’
Karen Corfield, Education Business Consultant, Discover the World Education
Lecture 13
10.10–11.00
What’s under the cover? Opportunities using Primary Geography
Dr Tessa Willy, UCL Institute of Education and Deputy Programme Lead, with Dr Paula Owens and Arthur Kelly
Workshop 32
Are you a big fan? Expert insight into offshore wind in the UK
Marianne Anton, Counsel, Watson Farley & Williams LLP, with Dr David Preece
Lecture 14
Keynote Address
Co-creating a critical geographical education for everyone
Professor James Esson, Queen Mary University of London
11.10–11.35
Improving geographical thought through reading
Clarissa Simpson, Teacher of Geography with Teaching and Learning Responsibilities for the Quality of Education, Brinsworth Academy
Teacher-to-Teacher
Revolutions in development: changing ideas in the teaching community
Dr Abigail Branford, Postdoctoral Researcher, Oxford Department of Education and Departmental Lecturer, African Studies Centre, Oxford School of Global and Area Studies
Research Paper
11.45–12.35
Exams for everyone? Exploring the past, present and future of geography assessment
Dr Simon Oakes, Geography Consultant, Eduqas
Workshop 33
Establishing and embedding a sustainability and climate change strategy (ppt)
Robert Chambers, National Geography Lead and Trust Sustainability Lead, Astrea Academy Trust, Sponsored by OCR
Lecture 15
Mind the gap: using geo-graphic novels to support KS2–3 transition
Vicki Pountney, Senior Lecturer in Education, Sheffield Hallam University and Julia Mackintosh, Senior Lecturer in Education, University of Hertfordshire
Workshop 34
Fieldwork, mental health and wellbeing: co-producing a guide to inclusive fieldwork
Dr Faith Tucker, Senior Lecturer in Human Geography, University of Northampton, Presented by the Geography Editorial Collective
Designing cities for everyone
Andy Owen, Consultant to the GA
Workshop 36
Whole-school action on climate change: what is geography’s role?
Jo Winterburn, Subject Leader for Geography, The Bishop’s Stortford High School
Workshop 37
Using the GA’s exam results analysis at GCSE and A level
Katherine Baulcomb, Head of Geography, Westminster City School, with John Hopkin and Elizabeth Rynne, Presented by the GA Assessment and Examinations Special Interest Group
Lecture Plus 13
Decolonising geography through learning frameworks
Professor Ashley Gunter, University of South Africa, Prof Parvati Raghuram and Dr Craig Walker, Open University
Workshop 38
Plate tectonics for human geographers
Alistair Hamill, Head of Geography, Lurgan College
Lecture 16
Geographical questions for all and from all?
Margaret Roberts, retired Senior Lecturer (University of Sheffield) and former GA President
Lecture 17
13.05–13.30
Gotze Kalsbeek, Teacher Trainer, School of Education, University of Amsterdam
Teacher-to-Teacher
Darragh Woods, MSc Learning and Teaching student, University of Oxford and full-time teacher
Research Paper
The ECF two years on: how can we offer the best possible support to geography ECTs?
Hanna Gowing, Lead Practitioner – Teaching and Learning, Launceston College
Teacher-to-Teacher
13.50–14.40
Expanding the conversation about race and identity in schools
Dr Alexander Standish, Associate Professor Geography Education, UCL Institute of Education; Malica Scott, Teaching Fellow, UCL; and Dr Camila Bassi, Sheffield Hallam University
Lecture Plus 14
The #TeachWithGIS journey
David Morgan and Dr Katie Hall, GIS Education Consultants, Esri UK, Sponsored By Esri UK
Workshop 39
Power: a new and essential lens for geography education
Daryl Sinclair, Head of Secondary at WABE International School and Dr Simon Oakes, Chair of GCSE Geography, AQA
Workshop 40
Mentoring conversations as professional development for everyone
Vicki Pountney, Senior Lecturer in Education, Sheffield Hallam University, Presented by the GA Teacher Education Phase Committee
Workshop 41
Using multi-sensory approaches to teaching in the local area
Dr Kate Glanville, Senior Lecturer in Primary Geography, Birmingham City University
Workshop 43
Pupil project: designing inclusive places
Suzanne Thorne, Head of Geography, Dunottar School, with Tizzy Bates
Lecture 18
Climate change education: an integrated approach
Dr Andrew Lee, Communications Director, Oxford Climate Alumni Network
Lecture 19
Jodie Bailey-Ho, DfE Youth Focal Points and Juanita Shepherd, Policy Lead for the National Education Nature Park
Lecture 20
15.00–15.50
Exploring resources to enhance climate change teaching
Shelley Monk and Kerry Sage, Geography Subject Advisors, OCR, Sponsored by OCR
Workshop 44
Co-creating an inclusivity benefit assessment for fieldwork
Dr Naomi Holmes, Lecturer in Environmental Education, University of York, and Dr Lynda Yorke, Bangor University
Workshop 45
Rocks and blocks: building physical geography education in Minecraft
Rose Want, Public Engagement Manager and Michael Andrews, British Geological Survey
Workshop 46
What is our geography? Stories from people across the world
Catherine Owen, Chair, GA International Special Interest Group, Presented by the GA International Special Interest Group
Workshop 47
Geography for everyone: everywhere or anywhere
Alice McCaughern, Teacher of Geography, Felsted School
Workshop 48
Inspiring independent investigations (NEAs) for everyone
Dr Helen Renwick, Teacher of Geography, Marches School
Lecture 21
Using artificial intelligence in the geography classroom
Rosie Moore, Lecturer of Geography, Cronton Sixth Form College
Workshop 49
Promoting critical thinking in geography using art
Sabeeha Bhatti, Early Career Teacher
Lecture Plus 16
Making geography for everyone
Claire Brown, Manager Educational Professional Support and Simon Pinfield, Manager, Resources, Projects and Partnerships, Royal Geographical Society
Lecture 22
Mapping microplastics in rivers: from local fieldwork to policy at Westminster
Professor Jamie Woodward, Professor of Physical Geography, The University of Manchester
Lecture 23
