5. PRIMARY GEOGRAPHY BEST PRACTICE MEETINGS 2009 -2010 Meeting 1: The future of Primary School Geography Friday 6 November 2009, 9 - 12 noon, Bristol Aerospace Welfare Association, Filton (BAWA) Meeting 2: Cross – Curricular themes and Geographical skills Friday 5 March, 2010, 9-12 noon, Severnside professional Development Centre, Filton Meeting 3: Developing Urban Trails Friday 14 May, 2010, Bristol Harbourside 1.30 - 3.30pm.
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10. What is the state of Primary Geography today? 'Inspection evidence reveals that geography is the worst taught subject in the curriculum. There is a marked polarisation with a few schools teaching the subject exceptionally well and the majority either not teaching it much, or teaching it without real conviction or direction.' David Bell, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools 2004 History and geography axed in primary schools for lessons on healthy living and the environment By Laura Clark Daily Mail 8 th December 2008. Press coverage of interim Rose review
11. What is the state of Primary Geography today? Domain 8: Place and time This includes how history shapes culture, events, consciousness and identity and its contribution to our understanding of present and future. It includes the geographical study of location, other people, other places and human interdependence, locally, nationally and globally. Like the arts, the humanities need proper public and political recognition of their importance tochildren’s understanding of who they are, of change and continuity, cause and consequence, of why society is arranged as it is, and of the interaction of mankind and the physical environment. The Cambridge Primary Review October 2009 “ The report is at best woolly and unclear on how schools should be accountable to the public – we're clear that it would be a retrograde step to return to days when the real achievements of schools were hidden.” Schools minister, Vernon Coaker October 2009 This domain may include anthropology and other human sciences. It is central to the aims of respect and reciprocity, interdependence and sustainability, local, national and global citizenship, and culture and community.
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13. So will Geography sink or swim in the new curriculum? Discussion four : What support do you require to make Geography (in whatever format it is in to) learning enjoyable and successful?
14. The Geographical Association (GA) is a subject association with the mission“ to further the teaching and learning of geography ”
15. There are so many great reasons to join the GA... your subject association
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18. Our extensive range of primary publications Substantial member discounts on all publications
19. Primary publications Our range of primary resources support National Curriculum frameworks and compliment the QCA Schemes of Work Our Primary Geography Handbook is a must for all primary teachers Core resources The Early Years Handbook will help all practitioners provide fun and stimulating learning experiences for children 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.
20. 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 Classroom resources 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
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23. The Young People's Geographies project is a curriculum development and research programme investigating how school students and teachers working together can effectively develop the school geography curriculum and students' geographical learning.
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26. An introduction to the Primary Geography Quality Mark 2009 Dr Thomlinson Middle School
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28. Primary Geography Quality Mark Self-evaluation framework http://www.geography.org.uk/eyprimary/primaryqualitymark/self-assesmentframework/