Primary Geography in the 21 st Century Tracey Charlton Tracey Mardell

Our Vision “Geography can nourish and enrich a whole lifetime of learning” the Geographical Association (2009, p.5). “A different View: a manifesto from the Geographical Association. ew.php?id= (accessed ).

A Great Recipe for Geography Follow these simple instructions for teaching children Geography in the 21 st Century. Personal audit of Geographical knowledge and understanding. “For the teaching of geography to be done well, it is vital for teachers to continue to develop and maintain personal subject knowledge” (Catling1998, p.36). Carry out your own research of the learning environment. Quote own learning Plan for specific learning, but be prepared to deviate. “…let pupils ask their own questions to steer their own learning?” (Lane, p.16) Prepare resources in advance. Quote Quality of resources Ensure careful and thorough preparation. Risk assessment trips and safeguarding ref internet “Safeguarding children and young people in both the real and virtual worlds is everyone’s responsibility” (Becta, 2008, p.6).

Geography needs your Help! Increasingly in schools today Geography is perceived as a subject where the children: Under-achieve Have teachers that Lack of subject knowledge, low expectations and poor planning Poor leadership of the subject Assessment is weak Use of outdoor learning,such as fieldwork, is underdeveloped Views of geography are at odds with perspectives on children’s learning Good primary geography exists and should be emulated Ofsted

You will need: Geographical Enquiry and Skills Knowledge and Understanding of Places Knowledge and Understanding of Patterns and Processes Knowledge and Understanding of Environmental change and sustainable development Knowledge, skills and Understanding of Localities Every Child Matters Agenda Cross-curricular links Resources: (maps, globes, artefacts, imagery, access to environments etc) Outside learning Assessment opportunities Passion for teaching Geography Enthusiasm Wellies, waterproofs and a smile!

Geographical Enquiry and Skills (1a-d) Enquiry quote….. Theme and Ideas First, ask the children geographical questions:….. Next, observe and record…. Then, express their own views about people, places and environments… Finally communicate in different in ways…. Enquiry is thinking skills Suggested resource….enquiry dice

Method (enquiry) get them to ask qs, obarve and record, express views about people place and environment communicate i First, hook your children, enthuse, excite and intrigue them. Picture or film that engages the pp audience but could be used for the chn too. will get them thinking, engage them Teaching tip …web site, book suggestion, game? An idea, idea artefact postcard, what it strand does it cover? Quote to back up anything we have said. Use critical points…be aware of Stir thouroughly Assess…check understanding by

Skills… Geographical enquuiry vocab Field work Globes, maps Scondary sources, map making

Knowledge and Understanding of places (3a-e) Places Quote First get the children to identify and describe what a place home or abroad is like: Describe its: Weather Location Human and physical features Peoples lifestyles Location compared to our own How the place evolved to its current state? How it may change in the future? The links between places (e.g Trade imported and exported) ECM- Enjoy and achieve (other places and cultures) ( Take Flat Stanley into your classroom (game: map/ life journeys)

Knowledge and Understanding of Patterns and Processes(4a-b) Quote Children should observe and identify where things are located Recognise changes in the physical and human features and the impact they have on the world.

Environmental changes and sustainabilty (5a-b) Children recognise the changes in the environment: Children learn how we can make a difference to improve and sustain our environment e.g. Reduce pollution, recycle walk to school. Recognise how environment may be improved and sustained ECM: Making a Positive Contribution through Global Citizenship.

Breadth of study ??? Shold already covered in other ones!! KSU through study of two localities Uk Overseas Loacl scale and field work

Let’s make Geography Fun! Let the children: Play Explore Engage in meaningful real-life experiences Outdoor Experiences: Multi sensory Be creative: Scrap booking (sense of ownership/belonging) Excitement Awe and Wonder

Inspire with great Geography Challenge children’s thinking with Images Untainted view of other places

Assessing…tasting final product

Concluding statement Vision…. Our vision for making good geography Mouth watering Addictive Craving Play on the words Take another slice essential

Bibliography Lane, A. (2006) “Talking Through Enquiry” In Primary Geographer Summer 2006 on LN Becta (2008) “Safeguarding Children Online: A Guide for School Leaders publications.becta.org.uk/download.cfm?resID=35298 Catling, S. (1996) “Geography in the National Curriculum and beyond” in Carter, R. Handbook Of Primary Geography Sheffield: The Geographical Association