You
heard it on the Geo-Grapevine.....
If
you need an up-to-date
quick guide to what is new on this website,
then this is the place. This is the latest
national news on events and resources relevant
to geography teachers in Staffordshire and beyond.
You can use this space
If you would like your event for the geography teaching world
advertised, then please send a 20-80 word summary, a small image and a link
to: kate.russell@staffordshire.gov.uk
If it is very short notice, then by all means use the
on-line forum.
 GA
Study Tour to Poland: 28th July - 10th August 2010
This year's GA Study Tour is to Poland, which includes
Gdansk, Torun, Warsaw, Auschwitz, Krakow and many other highlights. Good
value at £825.
Draft itinerary here;
Booking form here;
itinerary
highlights here. There is the possibility of
two travel bursaries of £200 each for young teachers in their first 5 years
of teaching to help them join the tour. Conditions on request from
Adam Nichols.
Join the North Staffs GA
Branch and meet fellow colleagues!
Further Details of forthcoming events, contact details, an application form and
news from past events are here.
The Geographical Association North Staffordshire
Branch
 Lecture
Programme for 2009
- 2010 is
now
available. All meetings are at 7.30pm on Wednesday evenings at Staffordshire
University, Leek Road site in Stoke, in room LT4 Ashley Building.
Where possible the lecture notes will be
made available BUT it is not as good as the real thing!
A new Shropshire branch was established in
2007; details of the programme of activities is on
their website; members of
North Staffs Branch are entitled to attend the Shropshire lectures free of
charge! That's exceedingly good value!
Make the link - Climate exChange
Plan
UK is working in partnership with The Citizenship Foundation on an EU
funded (free to UK schools) project to promote learning, dialogue and action
on climate change in secondary schools. The project will provide teachers
with lesson plans and teaching materials (including a fully interactive web
platform). A series of 7 lesson plans forms the core of this project. Via
the web platform and/or letter writing, we will connect students to other
students in schools in Kenya, Malawi, Senegal, Bulgaria and The Netherlands.
We are primarily targeting KS3 and KS4 teachers. Flyer
here Further information on the project or any of the
organisations involved, please contact Rachel
Landman, EC Schools Outreach & Recruitment,
Development Education
02074829774
rachel.landman@plan-international.org
Reflections on a week in Oldenburg, Germany
 Follow
the link from the photo for a very interesting article on
the "cycling city" of Oldenburg and the lessons it provides for
increasing cycling in the West Midlands and the UK in general.
Jon Fairburn, Institute for Environment, Sustainability and Regeneration,
Staffordshire University
 TIDE~ events in the West Midlands
and publications
DFID Global School
Partnerships
These day courses are designed to support schools with their planning for
global school partnerships. They are offered in partnership with Bridges
– making global connections and DFID Global School Partnerships.
The courses are free to attend but booking is essential.
Thursday 28th January 2010 ~ Building Effective Partnerships
For teachers with experience of school partnerships.
Participants will be encouraged to examine the quality of their school
partnership relationship and consider how this can be consolidated and
developed further.
Tuesday 2nd March 2010 ~
Global Education in Partnership
For teachers with experience of school partnerships. The course
will explore global learning approaches and consider the opportunities that
arise within a school partnership to take this forward. The day will look
at ways of working together with partner schools to develop curriculum
plans.
Thursday 18th March 2010
~ Introduction to Global School Partnerships
For teachers interested in developing a global learning
partnership. The course will explore the principles, educational benefits,
practicalities and viability of global school partnerships. We will be
exploring the pros and cons and the preparation needed before finding a
partner school.
Science & Technology
Tuesday 2nd March 2010 and Thursday 17th June 2010
Global learning for science and D&T
teachers ~ connected curriculum development at KS3
This course is an opportunity for pairs of Science and D&T
teachers, from the same school, to explore and try out creative curriculum
development at KS3 through global learning. There will be opportunities to
develop classroom ideas and contribute to a publication sharing experiences
with a wider audience. Free to attend, booking essential
Music and Dance
Thursday 4th March 2010 ~
Global learning through Music and Dance
Day workshop for primary teachers in partnership
with Music for Change to explore ways of enhancing the opportunities
visiting artists provide. We will be joined by Indian Kathak dancer, Sujata
Banerjee and Calypso singer Alexander D Great.
The workshop is subsidised and costs £25 to
attend.
Primary conference
Tuesday
30th March 2010
Conference: Ideas
into action ~ Global learning in the primary curriculum
Millennium Point, Birmingham
This conference highlights recent
innovative practice from schools. It raises questions about how we engage
and inspire learners in a changing global context.
It is for anyone who wants to use the new curriculum as an opportunity for
creating change ~ especially teachers, heads, LA advisors and others working
with schools throughout England.
Key speakers include Robin Richardson, Director, Insted. Participatory
workshops will be led by practitioners. See the website for more details,
www.tidegloballearning.net
Conference fee £150
Secondary Conference
Thursday 24th June 2010
Conference:
Making it work ~ Creative KS3 curriculum development...
Birmingham
This conference will share
ideas about creative cross-curricular approaches to curriculum development
in secondary schools. It will take inspiration from big issues for
communities locally and globally with a focus on: climate change; community
cohesion; health & wellbeing; economic regeneration.
There will be an opportunity to hear from classroom practitioners and
professionals responding to these four themes.
This conference will be of interest to teachers, school leaders, LA advisors
and others working with secondary schools. See website for booking details
www.tidegloballearning.net
**Early booking rate of £120
applies for all bookings made by 23rd April 2010**
What do you
think of the Tide~ website?
Click here to complete a short survey
http://www.tidegloballearning.net
….you could win £50 worth of resources!
For details of these opportunities go to the teacher CPD
section of the website
www.tidegloballearning.net Contact
Jackie Zammit, Tide~ Centre, Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham,
B4 7XG Tel Direct 0121 202 3290
jackie@tidec.org
To request a copy of the full programme of events and
catalogue or to book your place on conferences and courses go to
www.tidegloballearning.net
You can pay by credit/debit card or request an invoice if you
book this way.
 RIGS
Geotrails
A new Geotrail from the Staffordshire RIGS Group
is of
the
Lower Churnet valley. Following
on from the Hamps and Manifold Geotrail, this new 25 km
Geotrail provides insight into the geology,
geomorphology and industrial heritage of the Lower Churnet Valley
between Froghall and Alton. The leaflet explains the dramatic global
environmental changes that have produced the rocks and shaped the landscape,
which in turn gave rise to specific industrial activity. To obtain copies of
the leaflet please email:-
Rosie.Duncan@staffs.ac.uk or
r.i.waller@esci.keele.ac.uk
or Staffordshire Regionally Important Geological Sites Group
website
www.esci.keele.ac.uk/srigs/
Geographical Association's Annual Conference
Investigating Geography 16th - 18th April 2009, Manchester
Booking is available now -
www.geography.org.uk/events/annualconference/
Sustaining Geography: Guildford March 2008
Did you miss the conference? Want to catch up with
some of the lectures and other sessions?
Have a look
at the conference pages on GA website.. The conference also featured Our World Film Festival, with feature films being shown and the results of the
pupils and teachers' film making competitions.
All details here.
Geographical Futures: Derby April 2007
If you were not at the conference then catch up with
some of the news on the
GA website
and for a more informal view from
Andrew Stacey,
which includes lots of pictures from SLN and GGiP stalwarts
Sensational Geography:
Manchester April 2006
For those of you who missed a treat last year and were
not able to attend the annual GA conference, you can read about it and get
some of the resources which were used by visiting the
GA website
with their reports of the conference or read
Alan Parkinson's
excellent report of the event too on
Geography Pages!
Geography at Staffordshire University
 Staffordshire
University is in the top 15 out of 65
universities offering
Geography (Guardian University Guide 2008). A range of new awards are
being offered
BSc (Hons) Environment and Sustainability
BSc (Hons) Environmental Conservation
BA (Hons) Sustainable Communities.
For details of these and other courses and
information about the geography department
visit
www.staffs.ac.uk/geography
The link on the left is a poster which you could display in the
department.
 Become
a Fairtrade School
The Fairtrade Foundation has
launched ‘Fairtrade School’ status for Primary and Secondary Schools
in the UK. The Fairtrade mark guarantees a better deal for farmers and
workers in the developing world. For schools, Fairtrade provides the
opportunity to learn about farming, trade and developing countries and as
well as the chance for children to make a real difference by promoting or
buying Fairtrade. Fairtrade is an ideal topic for subjects such as
geography, PSHE and citizenship, or promoting Fairtrade could be a project
for the school council. The Fairtrade School scheme compliments also
Eco-Schools Status. For more information about becoming a Fairtrade School
and to register for the scheme visit the
Fairtrade Foundation website.
Bridges Development Education Centre provides
practical support and guidance to schools in the West Midlands who are
working towards Fairtrade status. Contact
Davina at Bridges by
email or telephone 01952 255526.
Support for students 14 -19
With increasing choices for students post KS3 on-line
databases of support are increasingly valuable. Two of these are:
The Staffordshire 14-19 on-line prospectus
ALPS Aimhigher Learning Pathways
System
National Geographic Kids Magazine
 Introducing
a WILD new magazine for children!
National Geographic Kids is the new monthly
EDUtainment magazine for
boys and girls. Jam-packed with the fascinating features
and amazing images you’d expect from the National Geographic brand,
National Geographic Kids is everything an inquisitive young mind needs.
Let’s get kids excited about their world!
Special offer
Subscribe
to National Geographic Kids today and save over 30% on the regular
price. Receive 12 issues for just £24!*
*Regular
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Please quote reference NGK SLN
Chartered Geographer (Teacher)
Chartered
Geographer (Teacher) is the only ongoing professional accreditation
linked to CPD in Geography and is being aligned to be relevant to the
developing TDA framework of professional and occupational standards for
teachers. CGeog (Teacher) can support your application for a leadership
or Advanced Teacher role and enhances your career portfolio and
employability.
Chartered
Geographer (Teacher) is available to teachers who can demonstrate
competence, experience and professionalism in the use of geographical
knowledge or skills in and out of the classroom, and who are committed
to maintaining their professional standards through ongoing continuing
professional development (CPD).
You will
need:
· an
Honours degree in geography, a B.Ed with geography or a related degree
(or 15 years teaching experience if no relevant degree is held);
·
at least six
years teaching experience, and
· demonstrable
commitment to CPD, embedding it in your practice, and supporting
others.
"This status
has greatly benefited myself, members of the department and my
students", Garry Atterton, a CGeog of three years standing
For more
information and an application pack please contact Claire Wheeler,
RGS-IBG, Email:
cgeogteacher@rgs.org, Tel: 0207 591 3053
Register of research - forthcoming events
The register of research is maintained by
Rachel Bowles; she has complied
details of forthcoming events for all those interested in geographical
information
follow this link .
Websites
of the moment
 The
Spring 2007 edition of Global
Eye for primary pupils has a
an eye on the Nile, a Journey down the Nile on camera and a focus on
Water! As usual this edition is well worth a look
and very suitable for pupils
www.globaleye.org.uk
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Naace Weather Project
Do you regularly or periodically collect weather data? The New Naace
Weather Project allows users to view and upload weather data. Any user can
view and download data.
Those wanting to upload data can upload data to suit themselves. They
can vary the quantity of data and the period of data collection. Teachers
or educationalists interested in making weather data available worldwide
should contact Alan Rodgers.
They will be supplied with a user name and password.
To view data already available visit the MAPE
website and select the Weather Project. Teacher’s notes
SLN geography Field weekend
 The SLN forum "regulars"
enjoyed the SLN field weekend, in
the Peak District on February 11 - 13th. Have a look at the forum
thread here. Val Vannet
booked us into Hartington Youth Hostel (a well recommended establishment!)
We
did a "sponsored walk" on the Saturday in aid of the Asian
Tsunami appeal, in rain, wind, sleet and hail!
More
photos and stories here!
  Geography
of football
Millennium Point, Birmingham
A fantastic exhibition of football photos from all round the world. I
was particularly struck by football being played in all sorts of adverse
conditions.
Details and a few samples available
www.rhubarb-rhubarb.net/05-exhibitions.asp
Andy why not visit the new TIDE Centre 0121 202 3290
www.tidec.org
while you are at it. |
Staffordshire Colleagues go round the world
International
Links - is
the new and developing county International
Links web-site on your "favourites" list?
Do you also subscribe to the International Links e-Update?
How
to register .... Intranet login
SLNgeography@Saxony - April 2004 -
Brilliant
Colleagues from Staffordshire were made a return visit to Saxony in April 2004. The hospitality of our German geography teacher
colleagues was second to none.
A previous trip proved very successful. The image above was a Uranium
mine! Now is a health spa! More details to be found at: http://www.sln.org.uk/geography/saxony/Default.htm
International Cartographic Association
The Commission on Cartography and Children has produced a newsletter.
If you would like a copy email Patrick
Wiegand
The
GA Website - now lists events and news
All geography teachers should join their professional association at:
Spend some time at www.geography.org.uk
 Thinking of applying for
specialist geography status?
From October 2003, schools
have been able to apply to be specialist Geography Colleges within
the new Humanities Specialist Schools Programme. Further details
are to be found on the website of the Specialist Schools Trust http://www.specialistschools.org.uk/
We would like to hear from you. Can we help you? Contact kate.russell@staffordshire.gov.uk We
can advise you on the quality of your geography as well as develop ideas
and visions for your school.
 Geography Matters
New from QCA - Innovating with Geography
A site where geography is where it is at, networking good
practice. Congratulations to all those concerned.
Click the image to find out more
 Farming
and Countryside Education
www.face-online.org.uk/
For further details of events email Janet Hickinbottom
or tel 024 7669 6388
Geography Action
Week: 13th - 18th October 2003
Images
of Geography
 Stories
and pictures from the action in Staffordshire Schools here
Thanks to all and don't stop celebrating cultural
diversity
Questions or problems regarding this
web site should be directed to
kate.russell@staffordshire.gov.uk
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