Episodes
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
In this episode, John chats with Narinder Mann: lecturer of Geography and Humanities Education at the University of Manchester. Their conversation centres on what makes a good geography teacher and what a good geography curriculum looks like.
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Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
In the first episode of Series 10, John catches up with David Lambert, Honorary Professor of Geography Education at the UCL Institute of Education and former GA Chief Executive.
They look back together at the recent history of the GA, and key concepts which helped to build its manifesto for geography: A Different View.
Their discussion looks closely at what it means to "think geographically" and why it is important for teachers to understand and get to know who they are teaching and how they see the world.
Find David Lambert's article Rediscovering the Teaching of Geography with the Focus on Quality here https://bit.ly/3IS5EPV
Find The Geography of It All here https://bit.ly/3yT3B9H
Series 10 of GeogPod is kindly sponsored by AQA.
Everyone has the potential to achieve, so we make sure that our qualifications give all students the opportunity to show what they can do and progress to the next stage of their lives.
Our UK qualifications are highly valued by employers and universities around the world.
As an independent education charity, our income is reinvested back into AQA’s charitable activities, funds our cutting-edge research and supports our initiatives to help young people facing challenges in life realise their potential. Visit AQA for more info.
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Listen in to the final episode of Series 9 to hear Ryan Ing, current GA postgraduate intern, talk to us about what geography means to him and how he progressed from A levels in physics and geography to a research career in glaciology.
John and Ryan discuss the transition from A level to University and beyond, the future of glaciers in Greenland and why it's important to connect with the environments you study.
Series 9 of GeogPod is kindly sponsored by Cambridge Assessment International Education.
Currently, Cambridge have opportunities for teachers to join us as Assessment Specialists in a wide variety of subjects at Cambridge IGCSE, O Level, and AS & A Level. Visit Cambridge International for more info.
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
Episode #55: Dr Joe Usher - Getting children involved in local places
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
Joe Usher is Assistant Professor in Primary Geography Education and Social, Environmental and Scientific Education at Dublin City University. He joins John this week to talk about how to get teachers and pupils to recognise the threads of geography running through everyday spaces and places, and how to implement tools like Minecraft to get them to consider issues such as sustainability and accessibility.
They discuss his own projects in Ireland getting children involved in town planning and why looking at the local area is vital to geographical teaching.
Series 9 of GeogPod is kindly sponsored by Cambridge Assessment International Education.
Currently, Cambridge have opportunities for teachers to join us as Assessment Specialists in a wide variety of subjects at Cambridge IGCSE, O Level, and AS & A Level. Visit Cambridge International for more info.
Saturday Jun 11, 2022
Episode #54: Dawn Gessey-Jones - Know where you are, know who you are
Saturday Jun 11, 2022
Saturday Jun 11, 2022
In this episode, John chats with Dawn Gessey-Jones: teacher and geography co-ordinator at Two Rivers School, a special school providing for pupils and students with a wide range of educational needs and recipient of the Gold Primary Geography Quality Mark from 2009-2021.
They talk about the school's approaches to making the subject relevant and inclusive, and how to give it meaning for individual students by being creative with existing geographical tools and techniques. They also look at the idea that "geography is about the world around you" and how it can be used to foster independence.
Series 9 of GeogPod is kindly sponsored by Cambridge Assessment International Education.
Currently, Cambridge have opportunities for teachers to join us as Assessment Specialists in a wide variety of subjects at Cambridge IGCSE, O Level, and AS & A Level. Visit Cambridge International for more info.
Saturday Jun 04, 2022
Saturday Jun 04, 2022
In this week's podcast, John speaks with Alan Parkinson, President of the Geographical Association 2021-22, and Paula Richardson, of the GA Fieldwork and Outdoor Learning Special Interest Group, as we head into National Fieldwork Week.
They look at all aspects of fieldwork: why it is necessary, what teachers can do to get pupils and students involved, and the benefits of engaging with fieldwork, whether personal, social or environmental. Listen in to hear their recommendations for making the most of National Fieldwork Week (and beyond) to create memorable experiences.
Series 9 of GeogPod is kindly sponsored by Cambridge Assessment International Education.
Currently, Cambridge have opportunities for teachers to join us as Assessment Specialists in a wide variety of subjects at Cambridge IGCSE, O Level, and AS & A Level. Visit Cambridge International for more info.
Saturday May 28, 2022
Episode #52: Gill Miller - Live your geography!
Saturday May 28, 2022
Saturday May 28, 2022
In this episode, John speaks with Gill Miller, Senior Lecturer Emerita at University of Chester.
They talk about Gill's history in the field of geography education, from examining to assessment and specification development, and look into geography's potential to widen perspectives and inspire pupils to become informed, concerned and ethical citizens.
Subjects covered include fieldwork, the importance of individual viewpoints and the development of the New Curriculum for Wales.
Series 9 of GeogPod is kindly sponsored by Cambridge University Press & Assessment International Education.
Currently, Cambridge have opportunities for teachers to join us as Assessment Specialists in a wide variety of subjects at Cambridge IGCSE, O Level, and AS & A Level. Visit Cambridge International for more info.
Saturday May 21, 2022
Episode #51: Dr Sarah Greene - Past climates, fieldwork and belonging
Saturday May 21, 2022
Saturday May 21, 2022
In this episode, John talks to Dr Sarah Greene, Associate Professor of Palaeoclimates at the University of Birmingham. Their discussion covers the importance of field teaching across schools and universities, and working to make fieldwork practices inclusive and accessible.
They also look at Sarah's research into the carbon cycle, and how looking to the geological past can provide insights on environmental changes we are seeing today, such as ocean acidification.
Series 9 of GeogPod is kindly sponsored by Cambridge University Press & Assessment International Education.
Currently, Cambridge have opportunities for teachers to join us as Assessment Specialists in a wide variety of subjects at Cambridge IGCSE, O Level, and AS & A Level. Visit Cambridge International for more info.
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Friday Mar 18, 2022
In this episode, John is joined by Dr Natasha Dowey - Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography at Sheffield Hallam University specialising in Volcanology and the editor of Geoscience for the Future. Their discussion centres on geoscience, its decline at A level and equity in geoscience.
Twitter: @DrNatashaDowey
Geology for global development
Series 8 of GeogPod is kindly sponsored by Hodder Education.
Hodder Education work with expert authors to produce the very best Key Stage 3, GCSE and A-level Geography resources for you and your students, and on their website, you’ll discover exam board approved textbooks, revision guides, teaching support and more.
Saturday Dec 18, 2021
Episode #49: David Gardner – Planning a Coherent Curriculum
Saturday Dec 18, 2021
Saturday Dec 18, 2021
This week, John is joined by educational consultant and author, David Gardner. Their conversation includes topics such as the intricacies of geography curriculum planning and the importance of sequencing; how teaching has changed through the years as the result of technology; climate change and COP26. Some of the resources mentioned are linked below:
Planning your coherent 11-16 geography curriculum : a design toolkit by David Gardner
Progress in Geography Key Stage 3
The Ofsted research review for geography (17th June 2021)
Progress in Geography video interviews Ellie Barker and David Gardner explaining an overview of the textbook and curriculum structure of the course:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1CUg4E1Tq0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SxG2AhASzI
Series 8 of GeogPod is kindly sponsored by Hodder Education.
Hodder Education work with expert authors to produce the very best Key Stage 3, GCSE and A-level Geography resources for you and your students, and on their website, you’ll discover exam board approved textbooks, revision guides, teaching support and more.