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Geography National Curriculum Debate: GA Conference 2025 - The GA Blog Richard Bustin, Hope Nyabienda, Eleanor Rawling and Alex Standish summarise their Conference 'Geography National Curriculum Debate'.

#Geographyteachers this is a good quick read about the curriculum from Curriculum Debates session @geographicalassoc.bsky.social #GAConf25 with contributions from Richard Bustin, Hope Nyabienda, Eleanor Rawling & Alex Standish

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My first GA Conference… - The GA Blog Jema shares her experience as a first time GA Conference attendee and speaker, including her highlights and reflections...

Thank you Jema Kinsman blog about her first visit to @geographicalassoc.bsky.social #GAConf25

"It exceeded all expectations. Reminded me of power of professional communities, joy of shared learning & potential of geog ed. & I left with new strategies & energy"

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🎤 Don't miss our chat with Juanita Shephard (@msgneiss.bsky.social) from the Department of Education and other highlights from #GAConf25 in our special #CoffeeGeogPod episode!

WATCH: youtu.be/PMwo_b3E8nU #ClimateAmbassadors #GeographyTeacher

📚 From designing sustainable school activities to becoming climate literate, our latest #CoffeeGeogPod episode from @geographicalassoc.bsky.social #GAConf25 has it all!

WATCH: youtu.be/PMwo_b3E8nU #ClimateAmbassadors #GeographyTeacher

🎮 Discover how #GIS and the #NationalEducationNaturePark can transform climate education! Check out our special #CoffeeGeogPod episode from the @geographicalassoc.bsky.social #GAConf25

WATCH: youtu.be/PMwo_b3E8nU #ClimateAmbassadors #GeographyTeacher

🚀 Dive into immersive VR, powerful cross-curricular resources & innovative tools like Rivercraft #Minecraft for flood management in our latest #CoffeeGeogPod episode from the @geographicalassoc.bsky.social #GAConf25

WATCH: youtu.be/PMwo_b3E8nU #ClimateAmbassadors #GeographyTeacher

🌍☕ Exciting news! Our latest #CoffeeGeogPod episode is an on-location special from the @geographicalassoc.bsky.social #GAConf25 at Oxford Brookes Uni. Explore talks, workshops, exhibits focused on #ClimateAction in education!

WATCH: youtu.be/PMwo_b3E8nU
#ClimateAmbassadors #GeographyTeacher

Enjoyed incorporating some of the learnings from last weeks #GAConf25 into teaching tsunamis - looking to include alternative explanations to tsunamis 🌊

Book Review: The Frayed Atlantic Edge Naomi Andersson writes a review of one of her recent reads and its application to numerous A Level topics

Need more geography after #GAConf25? Naomi Andersson writes a review of one of her recent reads and its application to numerous A Level topics on the Substack. geogmatters.substack.com/p/book-revie...

GA Strategy consultation survey - Geographical Association The GA Strategy consultation survey gives everyone the opportunity to contribute to the development of our 2025 – 30 strategic plan.

The @geographicalassoc.bsky.social launched a consultation our developing 2025-30 strategy at #GAConf25. & everyone is invited to contribute on the link below. We've already had loads of feedback & welcome your comments too.

More info & how to respond ⬇️

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A succession of presidents! Lovely to reconnect in person with past, past and future @geographicalassoc.bsky.social Presidents at #GAConf25

Denise, Hina, Susan & Catherine

Mahnoor & Catherine

Sandra, Chantal & Catherine

Jon, Catherine, Amy & Kay

So many inspirational geographers! ❤️ #GAConf25

Description of session - Why is African migration a problem in and out of Africa?

Intro slide of talk

Reading suggestions

Reading suggestions

Last session of the conference - Prof Patricia Daley - superb! #GAConf25

What happens now

Impacts of homelessness

A different approach

Be curious

Learning about homelessness from Peter Mackie - there are better ways to treat people! #GAConf25

Sandra exploring identity with the group.

Mahnoor exploring the climate crisis through an intersectional lens - such an inspiring session.

Glyn from DS Smith discussing ‘Green jobs’

The whole group

Massive thank you to everyone who helped make the GeoLive day at #GAConf25 such a success - presenters, helpers & the 14-18yr old Future Changemakers involved.

a heart shaped pillow with the earth in it ALT: a heart shaped pillow with the earth in it

Thank you to all @geographicalassoc.bsky.social staff, trustees, committee members, presenters, exhibitors, delegates & sponsors for helping make #GAConf25 such a positive, engaging & forward looking event. & see you in Sheffield for #GAConf26...

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The conference palimpsest...
As #GAConf25 finishes and the exhibition is dismantled, we carry memories of all the insights, conversations and contacts to inspire even better #ConnectedGeographies!
🙏 to the @geographicalassoc.bsky.social
@robbogeog.bsky.social Oxford Brookes for everything!

What a lovely video. 🤗 I had Owl at Home as a small child (meaning that book is therefore very old!!) I’d forgotten all about it!! Fab seeing you as always!! #GAConf25

Fair few folks at #GAConf25 asked about #MiniGeographer Theo. Well, he’s in Year 6 heading to high sch in Sept!

Here’s what folks remember - doing the #GAConf21 #TeachMeet with me, the 2nd @geographicalassoc.bsky.social conference we had online due to COVID. He was 6!

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#GAConf25 #UntilNextTime #Geography #GeographyTeacher

#ConnectedGeographies epitomised by fascinating live link up with Alex of @detroitography.com from the USA-Canada border in @geogriffi.bsky.social 'Moving beyond the Drosscape: insider perspectives on Detroit'
@geographicalassoc.bsky.social #GAConf25
e.g. hand model of #HubAndSpoke urban morphology

When a curriculum takes on deep meaning for children, knowledge lasts a lifetime. How can we do this within a complex mix of accountability frameworks, changing cohorts and limited time and capacity?

Join Rebecca Leek’s lecture titled ‘Meaning Making in the Primary Geography Curriculum’

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Global Issues in Geography Education A Working Group/Hub of Expertise (South West) A working group is planned (following many, many conversations!) to create, develop and share resources, expertise and ideas for the teaching of global geographical issues—including development geogra...

Very excited to be sharing this: A working group is planned (following many conversations! @geographicalassoc.bsky.social ) to share expertise and ideas for the teaching of global geographical issues. To learn more and join us, link here:
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#GAConf25
@geogmum.bsky.social

Abuzz with ideas following our session yesterday @geographicalassoc.bsky.social on changing places! Thankyou to all that came! For access to our Kochi case study resources and India study tour info, here is the link: stepwellproject.com Have another great day today! #connectingteachers #GAConf25

@geographicalassoc.bsky.social A fabulous session yesterday with Kathryn McDonald : "Get your Geoggles on!" - how to ask the 'right questions' and hunt for clues... Through a place-study of Kochi - A Changing place. Please be in touch for the resources link. Enjoy this afternoon all! #GAConf25

Great to have Rebecca Leek at #GAConf25
Primary geography in a new light
Curriculum models

Book: The School-Ready Governor from @bloomsburyed.bsky.social

#WellbeingWalk #Wellbeing #GAConf25 #GeographyTeacher #Teachers #Oxford #TransWomenAreWomen #TransRights vm.tiktok.com/ZNdF7XE42/

Great to have a full house @geographicalassoc.bsky.social discussion about National Curriculum Review matters with @richardbustin.bsky.social Eleanor Rawlings and school colleagues #GAConf25

Here’s our Peter in action at the GA Annual Conference showcasing all things BCS. Learn more here: www.cartography.org.uk

Our membership comes with a host of benefits for those interested in Cartography, Data Visualisation & more, plus, student membership is free!
#GAConf25 #ConnectedGeographies

We’re so proud to receive the Highly Commended Publishers’ Award by @The_GA for our Progress in Geography KS3 2nd Edition.

Huge congratulations to author David Gardner @GeogJazz!

Check out the new Curriculum Handbook: bit.ly/4jBrMz6

#GAConf25 #GeographyTeachers