GeogPod

Episode #81: Dr Evelyn Wandia Corrado - Challenging perspectives and stereotypes

In episode 81 our host John Lyon talks to Dr. Evelyn Wandia Corrado, a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at University of Roehampton. They discuss her childhood in Kenya, the community and education systems as well as challenging perspectives and stereotypes, inclusive practice and pedagogy and the importance of engaging parents and including more representation in classes.

Resources

• View Evelyn's Roehampton profile
• View the Primary Geography article 'Decolonising geography to unshackle the representation of Africa'

Series 13 of GeogPod is kindly sponsored by Rayburn Tours.

For over 60 years, Rayburn Tours have been creating tailor-made school geography trips to destinations in the UK, Europe and beyond that inspire, motivate and enhance student understanding. Their expert team craft incredible itineraries of excursions and activities, with the added option of a geographical Field Study Tutor and on-tour resources. The best way to learn is through adventure!

 

Episode #80: Cath Rule, Rob Parker and Rhian Meara - The 50 year story of the Heimaey eruption

In this special sponsored episode, Cath Rule from Rayburn Tours, Dr Rob Parker from Time for Geography and Dr Rhian Meara of Swansea University join John to talk about their recent expedition to the island of Heimaey to complete a joint project around the eruption in 1973 and its impacts.

They talk about the tectonics of the island, the events of January 1973 and their effect not only on the island's residents but on monitoring systems and impact management today.

They look into the process of putting together a project of this size and how Time for Geography works with academics and organisations like Rayburn tours to put together real and engaging resources for schools.

Resources from the episode:

• Find out more about the project with this expedition summary video
• Get involved with with Time for Geography’s GCSE hazards masterclass and look out for the finished video on their website.
• Watch their Why Study Geography video.
• Check out Rayburn Tours' range of educational trips.
• Follow the project team on X (Twitter):
  • Time for Geography @timeforgeog
  • Rayburn Tours @RayburnTours
  • Rhiann Meara @RhianMeara

 

Series 13 of GeogPod is kindly sponsored by Rayburn Tours.

For over 60 years, Rayburn Tours have been creating tailor-made school geography trips to destinations in the UK, Europe and beyond that inspire, motivate and enhance student understanding. Their expert team craft incredible itineraries of excursions and activities, with the added option of a geographical Field Study Tutor and on-tour resources. The best way to learn is through adventure!

 

Episode #79: Fiona Sheriff – Maps, fieldwork and work-life balance

In this episode of GeogPod our host, John, talks to Fiona Sheriff about several different topics. From Fiona’s journey about how she first got into teaching, discussing her current projects and work-life balance to the direction of the geography curriculum, and something close to her heart - the importance of using maps and taking part in fieldwork.

Resources from the episode:

• Find out more about Fiona’s upcoming book and pre-order it - ‘100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Geography Fieldwork’
• Find out more about the charity Fiona is a local representative for - The Maternity Teacher, Paternity Teacher Project (MTPT)
• Find out about the GA’s Fieldwork and Outdoor Learning Special Interest Group (FOLSIG)
• Find out about the National Festival of Fieldwork taking place throughout June 2024
• Fiona recently won awards from the GA and RGS, view the RGS podcast for Fiona winning her OS Award 2024 here
• Follow Fiona on X (Twitter): @fiona_616

Series 13 of GeogPod is kindly sponsored by Rayburn Tours.

For over 60 years, Rayburn Tours have been creating tailor-made school geography trips to destinations in the UK, Europe and beyond that inspire, motivate and enhance student understanding. Their expert team craft incredible itineraries of excursions and activities, with the added option of a geographical Field Study Tutor and on-tour resources. The best way to learn is through adventure!

Episode #78: More than Human Geography

John is joined by Professor Jamie Lorimer and Dr Timothy Hodgetts to talk about what it means when geography is more-than-human. 

In a wide-ranging discussion, they look at the crossovers between geography, environmentalism, anthropology and the sciences. They talk about the importance of multiple and situated knowledge and how geographers can think differently about our entanglements with the world, from the good life for pigeons to follow-the-thing methodologies in the classroom.

Resources from the episode:

Find their new book here: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781315164304/human-jamie-lorimer-timothy-hodgetts 

Find them on social media here:

https://twitter.com/jsplorimer 

https://twitter.com/oxfordgeography 

Series 13 of GeogPod is kindly sponsored by Rayburn Tours.

For over 60 years, Rayburn Tours have been creating tailor-made school geography trips to destinations in the UK, Europe and beyond that inspire, motivate and enhance student understanding. Their expert team craft incredible itineraries of excursions and activities, with the added option of a geographical Field Study Tutor and on-tour resources. The best way to learn is through adventure!

 

 

 

 

Episode #77: Dr Philipp Horn – Urban informality

In this episode John’s discussions with Dr Philipp Horn include ‘Urban Informality’ and they explore terms such as ‘slums’ and ‘favelas’ which are less used in geography education these days. It is worth listening to the whole episode to understand the use of the words and how many of them have been adopted and reclaimed by some people who live in informal settlements.

 

Resources

• X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/Philipp__Horn
• Philipp’s staff profile (this includes the links to the publications/films discussed)
• Upcoming textbook on Urban Informality
• Roots Ahead film

Series 13 of GeogPod is kindly sponsored by Rayburn Tours.

For over 60 years, Rayburn Tours have been creating tailor-made school geography trips to destinations in the UK, Europe and beyond that inspire, motivate and enhance student understanding. Their expert team craft incredible itineraries of excursions and activities, with the added option of a geographical Field Study Tutor and on-tour resources. The best way to learn is through adventure!

Episode #76: Donald McClean – Widening participation

This episode of GeogPod was recorded live at the GA’s Annual Conference in April 2024. Our host John Lyon talked to our guest, Donald McClean, from the Sheffield Environmental Movement. In the session they discussed the importance of fieldwork, widening participation in the natural environment, supporting diverse Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic Refugee (BAMER) community groups/organisations around Sheffield.

 

Resources

The Black Barbers Project on the SACMHA website. 
Sheffield Environmental Movement 
Development Education Centre South Yorkshire (DECSY)

Episode #75: AESIG - Progression in geography

In this episode our host, John Lyon, chats with John Hopkins, Katherine Baulcomb and Luke Hinchliffe - members of the GA's Assessment and Examinations Special Interest Group (AESIG). They discuss topics such as progression in geography, the progression and assessment guidance, sequencing, enquiry based learning and more.

Resources:

Progression and assessment in geography
GCSE and A level results
Find out more about AESIG
Follow AESIG on X (formerly Twitter)

Episode #74: James Esson - Viewing the world through a geographical lens

In this episode join John Lyon and Professor James Esson from Queen Mary University of London as they discuss viewing the world through a geographical lens. They cover a wide range of topics including conspicuous margins, pedagogy and voice, inequality, social economy, and improving the future.

Professor James Esson will also be our keynote speaker at the GA Conference 2024. Find out more about Conference 2024 here.

Resources

• Coffee and Geography Podcast
• Decolonising Geography Collective
• Race, Culture and Equality Working group of the RGS-IBG
• Salaamgeographia
• Esson, J. (2015). Better off at home? Rethinking responses to trafficked West African footballers in Europe. Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, 41(3), 512-530.
• Esson, J. (2020). “The why and the white”: Racism and curriculum reform in British geography. Area, 52(4), 708-715.
• Esson, J., & Last, A. (2020). Anti‐racist learning and teaching in British geography. Area, 52(4), 668-677.
• Esson, J., Amankwaa, E. F., & Mensah, P. (2021). Boys are tired! Youth, urban struggles, and retaliatory patriarchy. Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, 46(1), 193-207.
• Winter, C. (2023). The geography GCSE curriculum in England: a white curriculum of deceit. Whiteness and Education, 8(2), 313-331.

Series 12 of GeogPod is kindly sponsored by Educake

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Episode #73: Paul Chatterton - How to save the city

In this episode of GeogPod John is joined by Paul Chatterton, Professor of Urban Futures at the University of Leeds. A few topics they discuss include Paul’s book How to save the city, the climate crisis, social inequalities and the breakdown of our natural world.

Visit howtosavethecity.org to find out more about the book.
Follow Paul on X  (Twitter): @PaulChatterton9
Connect with Paul Chatterton on LinkedIn

Series 12 of GeogPod is kindly sponsored by Educake

We believe great teaching happens when teachers get the time to think.

Educake helps teachers do more teaching by saving you time setting homework, marking, and analysing results. It’s easy to get started and it only take a few clicks to set a quiz that is matched to your exam board. You get immediate insights into strengths and weaknesses, and students get instant feedback.

Your first month is free. Try Educake at www.educake.co.uk/geography

Episode #72: The benefits of Educake

Join John Lyon discussing the topic of Educake with Charley Darbishire, MD and Founder of Educake, and Claire Power, Head of Geography.

John, Charley and Claire discuss retrieval practice, how Educake was founded, what it is, how it can be used and the benefits for both teachers and students.

Get your first month free, try Educake here.

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