The Outwood Institute of Education is delighted to offer Geography subject knowledge training for non-specialist secondary teachers of Geography. The programme is appropriate for non-specialist teachers and also useful for subject specialists who need a refresher or to develop aspects of their teaching.
There are 21 modules available. Participants select which modules are relevant at the launch session following advice and guidance from the course facilitator. Participants are expected to attend a minimum of 11 modules. Modules available:
16th September 2019 – Launch
25th September 2019 - The hook: engaging activities in Geography
10th October 2019 – Use of command words
21st October 2019 – The art of explanation
6th November 2019 - Formation of physical features - sequence and process
21st November 2019 - Key Concepts e.g. multiplier effect, sustainability
2nd December 2019 - Interrelationships in Geography
18th December 2019 - Evaluation in Geography
16th January 2020 - Modelling
27th January 2020 - Those difficult lessons e.g. Global Atmospheric Circulation Model
12th February 2020 - How to use figures in exam questions
27th February 2020 - Statistics and Maths Skills
9th March 2020 - Graphical Skills in Geography
25th March 2020 - Geographical Location in Geography
2nd April 2020 - Describing Patterns on maps and graphs
20th April 2020 - Working with different kinds of maps e.g. choropleth/topological/aerials
6th May 2020 - OS Mapwork in Geography
21st May 2020 - An introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
1st June 2020 - Fieldwork in Geography
17th June 2020 - Great revision strategies in Geography
2nd July 2020 - The use of games in Geography
All sessions will take place from 4:00pm – 5:45pm at Outwood Institute of Education, Outwood Academy Acklam, 68 Hall Drive, Middlesbrough, TS5 7JY.
Cost and How to Book
This programme is subsidised for colleagues by the Outwood Institute of Education:
OGAT Colleagues: Free to Attend
OIE Alliance Members: £95 per participant
All Other Participants: £150 per participant