Transcript The Geographical Association (GA) is a subject association with the mission “to further the teaching and learning of geography”

The Geographical Association (GA) is a
subject association with the mission
“to further the teaching and
learning of geography”
• The GA is a highly influential organisation
which was formed in 1893.
• The GA now has around 6000 members
including teachers in primary and
secondary schools and further education,
academic geographers, universities and
teacher educators and trainers.
• The GA is a lively community of practice.
A Different View
• A Different View is a brand new manifesto for
school geography from the Geographical Association
• It is a statement of beliefs and priorities that makes
a forward looking and compelling case for geography
in education
• It is supported by a whole range of
resources and free activities and
photographs
Visit www.geography.org.uk.adifferentview today!
There are so many great reasons
to join the GA...
your subject association
1. Primary Geographer
Published three
times per year.
You will have your
printed copies
delivered straight
to your door, as
well as online
access for
downloading
additional materials
Primary Geographer
...helps primary teachers deliver the geography curriculum
with a better understanding and increased confidence
Each issue focuses on a different
aspect of teaching and learning
and includes:
 practical ideas for lessons and
fieldwork
 guidance on lesson planning
and assessment
 updates on current research
and curriculum developments
 reviews of books, websites,
CDs, photopacks and other
resources
2. Our extensive range of
primary publications
Substantial member discounts on all
publications
Primary publications
Our range of primary resources support National Curriculum
frameworks and compliment the QCA Schemes of Work
Core resources
The Early Years Handbook will help all practitioners
provide fun and stimulating learning experiences for
children
Our Primary Geography Handbook is a must for all
primary teachers
Primary Project Box is a whole-school resource that
covers all the subject areas at KS1, with guidance on
cross-curricular work and provides thoughts for KS2.
Classroom resources
Caring for our world is an award-winning, practical illustrated
guide to ESD for teachers of 4 to 8 year olds
Barnaby Bear is the perfect introduction to unfamiliar
places and environments for young children
SuperSchemes and SuperSchemes Basics
series can help you deliver a range of
geography topics to your key stage 1 and 2
classes
The GA has a wide range of resources to support locality
study – from Tocuaro to St Lucia to the Isle of Coll
3. GA Conferences
Annual Conference and Exhibition
• University of Derby;
8-10 April 2010
• The theme for the 2010
Conference is
Geography: The Big Picture
• Great value for money and
fantastic, subject-focused CPD
• Members receive a
substantial discount
on registration fees
More GA Conferences
Primary National Conference
Young Geographers: Our future!
London - 16 June 2009
4. Web Resources
www.geography.org.uk
Our extensive website is designed to
support all teachers of geography. Key
areas you should visit are:
• News and events: what’s happening in
the GA and the wider geography
community
• EY & Primary: all the latest news and
projects of interest to EY & Primary
teachers
• Resources index: fully searchable
index of our teaching and learning
resources
even more on www.geography.org.uk
• Journals online: free access to
current and back issues (from
Autumn 2004 to date) of your
journal(s) in the members’ area of
the site
• Geography shop: substantial
member discount
and much, much more....
www.geographyteachingtoday.org.uk
• The official site for the
Action Plan for
Geography – funded by
the DCSF and led by the
GA and the RGS-IBG
• Providing up-to-date
support, resources,
fieldtrip ideas, guidance
on curriculum making and
opportunity for
professional recognition
5. Professional Development
Projects
Funded project work focussing on teacher led
curriculum development
Primary Geography Quality Mark
- recognises quality and progress in
geography leadership, curriculum
development, and learning and teaching in
schools
‘Geography is now seen as a subject to be proud of. Going for the
award has raised the profile of geography around the whole school.’
All Saints CE Primary School, Alrewas, Staffs.
To find out more visit
www.geography.org.uk/pgqm
6. GA Magazine
Sent to all members,
this termly magazine
is packed with news
and information about
the world of
geography and
geography teaching
7. Networks
The GA has a variety of specialist geography networks
including:
• About 40 local GA Branches that arrange
their own programme of events for
the benefit of the geographical community
in the area.
• Special Interest Groups for each phase and dedicated
Working Groups ranging from ICT to Citizenship to
Environmental
• Primary Geography Champions – designed to support
teachers and promote quality geography through local
networks. Sign up to the Champs ‘Ning’ at
http://geographychampions.ning.com to start chatting today
• The GA Ning – an online social network to facilitate
sharing practical teaching ideas and resources with fellow
teachers of geography. Visit http://geographical.ning.com
8.
Worldwise is our range of free pupil activities
Online Quiz questions are added
at the start of every term
Geography Awareness Week
resources cater for Early Years to
post-16
My Places lets pupils upload
descriptions and photographs of
their favourite place to share with
others
Main sponsors: the Field Studies Council and the Ordnance Survey
9. Give geography a voice
GA membership helps give geography a voice
when it matters and where it counts.
It allows the GA to
have a real influence
with key partners and
at Government level
on matters that will
affect your classroom
practice – such as the
Rose Review.
10. Value for money!
Become a member by subscribing to Primary
Geographer
• Student membership
• Full personal membership
• Group membership
less than £30pa
less than £35pa
less than £40pa
See www.geography.org.uk/join for current rates
Subscribe to Teaching Geography and
Geography too for an additional cost
so join today.....
• by filling in a form
• by phone – 0114 296 0088
• online - www.geography.org.uk/join