GeogPod

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

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.

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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.

Follow Educake on X (formerly Twitter):

@educake

@educakegeog

Episode #71: Spotlight session - Navigating EDI through geography

In this episode you are invited to listen in on a conversation held earlier this year as part of our Navigating EDI through geography course.

Course presenters Kit Marie Rackley, Akhera Williams, Alice Hoy and Sarah Hayden sat down together to discuss their thoughts on integrating EDI into everyday geography lessons and the challenges teachers might encounter in the curriculum.

More from the presenters:

Kit Marie Rackley's blog and podcast are available online here – 

Geogramblings blog

Coffee and geography podcast

Akhera Williams Voices Project 

Alice Hoy's presentation for the GA Annual Conference 2022 – Finding the rainbow in the geography curriculum

Sarah Hayden speaks about the Universal design for learning.

The course was also supported by Iram Sammar, who you can find here:

Salaam Geographia

To book for the next run of this course and get involved in conversations like these you can find out all about it on the GA website.

 

Episode #70: The Chalk Stream Challenge

In this episode John Lyon discusses the Chalk Stream Challenge with Hazel Metcalfe and Sarah Smith.

Hazel and Sarah created The Chalk Stream Challenge as part of the Watercress and Winterbournes Landscape Partnership Scheme. They discuss how the challenge began, who the challenge is suitable for, some of the activities involved, features of a Chalk Stream and how the activities can be adapted.

Find out more about the Chalk Stream Challenge

Watercress and Winterbournes provide more background information and resources

The Wessex Rivers Trust have many other Chalk Streams in their area

Other Wildlife Trusts may be able to help with river dipping expeditions and rivers in their area

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 #69: Richard Philips – The meaning of place

In this episode John Lyon discussed the topic of place with Professor Richard Phillips from the University of Sheffield. Richard was joined in this podcast by Tariq Jazeel and Maddy Starzak in the first ever live recorded episode from our Annual Conference 2023.

Richard Phillips, Professor of Human Geography at the University Sheffield, discusses some of his work on place, writing and fieldwork. His publications in this area include Fieldwork for Human Geography (2012) and Fieldwork for Social Research (forthcoming in 2023), both written with Jennifer Johns and published by Sage, and Creative Writing for Social Research (2021, Policy Press).  

Changing Place; Changing Places - An accessible resource for schools and teachers, available on RGS website here.  

Georges Perec's Geographies - Free-to-download book which includes readings of Perec and geographical fieldwork inspired and informed by Perec, including a chapter by postal worker and poet Kevin Boniface, featured in the podcast here.

 

This episode of GeogPod is kindly sponsored by OCR.

OCR provides a range of GCSE, A Levels and vocational qualifications to schools and colleges. They are committed to supporting teachers and students to achieve their full potential.

As a not-for-profit organisation, their success is measured through the impact and reach of their activities and contribution to helping students achieve their goals. One area of particular importance is addressing issues of equality, diversity and inclusion in education. At OCR they've already stepped up to this challenge – discover more about what they are doing, and how you can support them on their journey, visit their website.