Programme 18th January 2008

Young Geographers Project Living Geography

Here at the GA we are increasingly using this term when we talk about teaching geography in such a way that it comes `alive’ for pupils. We are beginning to work on some defining principles. These include: • it embraces young people’s geographies • it is current and futures oriented • it is often `local’ but always set in the wider (global) context • it investigates changing environments • it encourages critical understanding of `sustainable development’ The work that we do via this project emphasises four key aspects:

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Engaging in practical 'curriculum making' Capturing the sense of motivating 'living geography' Learning Outside the Classroom Education for Sustainable Development

Venue: GA HQ Time: 9.30am to 3.30pm

9.30 9.45 10.00

Day 1: Friday 18th January

Meet at the Geographical Association Coffee Introduction to the project – setting the scene Pre-project questionnaire `Living Geography’ – presentation & sharing

10.30 11.00

Refreshments and getting to know one another Planning with big ideas Choosing starting points

Geog Bingo

12.00

Project outcomes, some thoughts and ideas about how we present the project

12.30 1.15

Lunch Learning Outside the Classroom • Mental maps/ messy maps – Our School Locality • Focusing learning in an outdoor environment • Informing others of our plans/ risk assessment

2.30 2.45

Make a drink Finalise an outline plan for the project (with a partner?)

3.30

Day ends

Day 2: Friday 14th March – an opportunity to finalise our units and share/review/evaluate with colleagues. Accreditation: school & personal.