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Hi, my name is Claire Wheeler and I work at the Royal Geographical Society with IBG. My role is the Professional and Communications Officer for the Action Plan for Geography, and my work includes:
* Chartered Geographer (Teacher): Marketing, recruitment, advice, support for applicants, coordinating the mentoring programme, supporting regional CPD networks, creating regional CPD networks, organising CPD events etc.
* http:www.geographyteachingtoday.org.uk: The website for the Action Plan for Geography: I edit this website on behalf of the RGS-IBG, working alongside the Geographical Association.
* Schools Membership: Join the RGS-IBG here http://www.rgs.org/JoinUs/Schools+membership.htm and get access to http://www.geographyinthenews.rgs.org
If you have any questions regarding Chartered Geographer (Teacher), the Action Plan for Geography or Schools Membership please contact me at c.wheeler@rgs.org or call 020 7591 3053
* Chartered Geographer (Teacher): Marketing, recruitment, advice, support for applicants, coordinating the mentoring programme, supporting regional CPD networks, creating regional CPD networks, organising CPD events etc.
* http:www.geographyteachingtoday.org.uk: The website for the Action Plan for Geography: I edit this website on behalf of the RGS-IBG, working alongside the Geographical Association.
* Schools Membership: Join the RGS-IBG here http://www.rgs.org/JoinUs/Schools+membership.htm and get access to http://www.geographyinthenews.rgs.org
If you have any questions regarding Chartered Geographer (Teacher), the Action Plan for Geography or Schools Membership please contact me at c.wheeler@rgs.org or call 020 7591 3053
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Likewise.. a great day at the RGS last Wednesday. Sorry that it's take so long to say thanks for organising... the end of the half term was full on!
Please let me know if Eleanor and yourself think it would be a good idea to involve Jamie on the CityWide INSET Day- Friday 3rd April.
Best Wishes
Graham
Blimey, you're good at this ning thing - might need a few lessons!
Eleanor
Good to see you on the ning and reminding us of all the fantastic support available from the RGS as part of the Action Plan for Geography.
Mark
Why not have a look at our range of resource modules for KS3, found here http://www.geographyteachingtoday.org.uk/ks3-resources/introduction/
They include full module plans (with links to the new KS3 PoS), factsheets, background information and subject knowledge, activities and interactives. They are great for experienced teachers to dip into, and are also there to support new and non-specialist geographers teach KS3 with confidence. Topics available include:
* Revealing the importance of Geography
* London 2012
* New India
* Adventure Landscapes
* Who wants to be a billionaire?
* Africa: a continent of contrasts
* Paradise Lost
* Risky World
* Fantastic Places
* Impossible Places
* China today
* Changing Climates
* Who wants to live forever?
* The geography of my stuff
* Are you flood ready?
A huge amount of fieldwork resources for KS3 are also available here http://www.geographyteachingtoday.org.uk/fieldwork/, including location specific information, theme-based fieldwork, instructions on how to do a range of fieldwork techniques and various ideas for local and school-based fieldwork.
Do you need support with encouraging your KS3 geographers to continue on to KS4 and beyond? Why not have a look at our careers resources, or book a geography ambassador to speak to your pupils http://www.geographyteachingtoday.org.uk/ambassadors/introduction/
A range of online suppport for GIS and ESD, and also a variety of websites can be found here http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Schools/Resources/Resources.htm
These include:
* Your Climate, Your life
* Who do we think we are?
* Discovering Antarctica
* Unlocking the Archives
* Passport to the Poles
* Study Geography
* Global Eye
Free standard courses- GoogleTM have recently agreed to sponsor 10 further Google Earth training courses for LEA maintained Geography teachers across the UK. These courses will take place in November 2008 and early 2009 in: Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Exeter, Southampton and Glasgow. For more information click http://www.rgs.org/WhatsOn/Training+and+CPD/Fieldwork+and+expeditions/Google+Earth+training+for+teachers+and+educators.htm
Free Advanced Google Earth Training Courses
The RGS-IBG's Chartered Geographer (Teacher) scheme has agreed to sponsor 3 further advanced courses for LEA maintained Geography teachers and all Chartered Geographer (Teachers). These will take place during November 2008 in: Birmingham, Newcastle and Southampton. http://www.geographyteachingtoday.org.uk/professional-recognition/chartered-geographer/regional-cpd-opportunities/
Other Google Earth training
Google Earth training for teachers and educators, Tuesday 21 October 2008 at RGS-IBG, London
These practical workshops show teachers and expedition organisations how to create virtual fieldwork using Google Earth.
Participants get hands-on experience with digital cameras and GPS units, creating mini-fieldwork projects, and transformed data into a Google Earth virtual journey.
Cost: £141 (£120+ VAT)
Advanced Google Earth training, Wednesday 22 October 2008 at RGS-IBG, London
This course is designed for people who have already attended the introduction course or are regular advanced users of Google Earth. It will cover how to integrate field data into Google Earth, creating geo-referenced graphs as well as choropleth maps that can be used in the classroom.
Cost: £141(£120+ VAT). Free for those with Chartered Geographer (Teacher) status.
http://www.rgs.org/WhatsOn/Training+and+CPD/Fieldwork+and+expeditions/Google+Earth+training+for+teachers+and+educators.htm
Other RGS-IBG events
GCSE CPD Day, RGS-IBG, 1 Kensington Gore, London, 25 November 08 from 10.00 - 16.00
Fantastic opportunity for teachers and learning practitioners to hear topical advice, updates and tips from all four examination boards (AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC), allowing you to make informed decisions regarding the new GCSE specifications arriving in September 2009. Tickets: £50, £40 for RGS-IBG members.
Please contact +44 (0)207 591 3100 email events@rgs.org for details or click http://www.rgs.org/WhatsOn/Training+and+CPD/Teacher+CPD.htm
The RGS-IBG is working to enhance the development of individual teachers by recognising subject focused professional advancement and standards through our professional accreditation for geography teachers, Chartered Geographer (Teacher). Chartered Geographer (Teacher) is available to teachers who can demonstrate competence, experience and professionalism in the use of geographical knowledge or skills in and out of the classroom, and who are committed to maintaining their professional standards through ongoing continuing professional development (CPD).
DISCOUNT: Schools Members of the RGS-IBG now do not have to pay the one-off £50 application fee (although Fellowship fees still apply to all non-Fellows)
You will need:
1) an Honours degree in geography, a B.Ed with geography or a related degree (or 15 years teaching experience if no relevant degree is held);
2) at least six years teaching experience, and
3) demonstrable commitment to CPD, embedding it in your practice, and supporting others.
Chartered Geographer (Teacher) is the only ongoing professional accreditation linked to CPD in Geography and is relevant to the TDA framework of professional and occupational standards for teachers. CGeog (Teacher) can support your application for a leadership or Advanced Teacher role and enhances your career portfolio and employability.
Look here http://www.geographyteachingtoday.org.uk/professional-recognition/chartered-geographer/ for:
* application documents
* full details of the requirements
* interviews with CGeogs
* example applications
* CPD ideas and guidance
* details of regional networks of geography teachers in your area
* free CPD events and online CPD modules