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The Geographical Association (GA) is a subject association with the mission
“to further the teaching and learning of geography.”
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• 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.
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A different view• A different view is the GA’s manifesto for school geography.
• 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, free activities andphotographs.
www.geography.org.uk.adifferentview
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There are so many great reasons to join the GA...
your subject association
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1. Our Professional Journals
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.
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Primary Geographer
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.
...helps primary teachers deliver the geography curriculum with a better understanding and increased confidence.
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Teaching Geography…helps keep teachers in secondary schools and colleges
informed on recent developments, resources and professional development opportunities.
It includes:
lead articles on a specific aspect in geographical education
ideas for stimulating geography lessons, complete with downloadable resources
articles that discuss and illustrate approaches to teaching geography
news, views and comments
reviews of new resources.
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Geography... is the GA’s international journal designed to meet the needs
of lecturers, teachers and students in post-16 geography.
Each issue includes articles on:
recent research by leading geographers
specific studies in human and physical geography
enquiries into environmental issues
discussions of standards in geographical education
reviews of recent publications.
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2. Our extensive range of publications
Substantial member discounts on all publications.
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Primary publications Our range of primary resources are designed to support
geography teaching from Foundation to key stage 2.
Caring for our world is a brand new, practical, illustrated guide to ESD for teachers of 4 to 8 year olds.
Barnaby Bear and SuperSchemes series can help you deliver geography to your key stage 1 and 2 classes.
Our Primary Geography Handbook is a must for all primary teachers.
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Secondary publications
KS3 Geography Teachers’ Toolkit is the GA’s award-winning ten part series; each title contains ten fully-worked lesson ideas to engage and challenge all learners.
The Secondary Geography Handbook supports the professional learning of geography teachers, and promotes worthwhile and stimulating learning for students.
GIS for A-level geography offers A-level geography students an accessible introduction to industry-standard GIS.
The new GCSE Geography Teachers’ Toolkit series is designed to take a fresh look at the topics common in the GCSE specifications.
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3. GA Conferences
• University of Surrey - Guildford; 14-16 April 2010
• The theme for the 2011 Conference is Progress in Geography
• Great value for money and fantastic, subject-focused CPD
• Members receive a substantial discount on registration fee
Annual Conference and Exhibition
www.geography.org.uk/conference
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More GA Conferences...
Primary National ConferenceLearning from the past, living in the present, shaping the future
• Central London: Tuesday 8 June 2010• Manchester: Tuesday 15 June 2010
Post-16 National ConferenceRecruitment, Retention, Results – meeting A-level targets with inspiring geography
• London - Tuesday 22 June 2010
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4. Web Resources
• News : what’s happening in the GA and the wider geography community
• Projects: outcomes from projects like ‘Planet Sport’ and ‘Geography of Disease’
• EY & Primary: latest news and projects for primary teachers
• 11-19: resources and news for secondary geography teachers
www.geography.org.ukOur extensive and recently redesigned website is designed to support all teachers of geography. Key areas to visit are:
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• Get Involved: ways you can get involved with the GA
• Journals online: free access for GA members to their chosen journals online
• Geography Shop: substantial member discount
and much, much more…
even more on www.geography.org.uk
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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.
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5. Professional Development Projects
Funded project work focussing on teacher led curriculum development.
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Primary Geography Quality Mark- recognises quality and progress in geography leadership, curriculum development, and learning and teaching in schools.
Secondary Geography Quality Mark- enables subject leaders to raise the standards of geography in school, supports the teaching of quality geography and promotes department leadership and management.
'... Within my own department, the SGQM was both a fantastic CPD and self evaluation process. As a team we were able to reflect on and evaluate our current practice ...’
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6. GA Magazine
Sent to all members, this termly magazine is packed with news
and information about the world of
geography and geography teaching.
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7. NetworksThe 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.
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• Primary Geography Champions – sign up to the Champs ‘Ning’ at http://geographychampions.ning.com
• 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
• Follow the GA on Twitter – http://twitter.com/The_GA
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Main sponsors: the Field Studies Council and the Ordnance Survey
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.
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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.
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10. Value for money! Become a member by subscribing to Primary
Geographer, Teaching Geography or Geography
• Student membership starts at £28.50
• Full personal membership starts at £34.50
• Group membership starts at £36.50
See www.geography.org.uk/join for current rates.
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so join today.....
• by filling in a form
• by phone – 0114 296 0088
• online – www.geography.org.uk
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