GeogPod

Nov 22 2024 89 ep. 54 mins 32
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GeogPod is the Geographical Association’s podcast. The views and opinions expressed in the GeogPod discussions are those of the interviewees and are not necessarily those held by the Geographical Association.

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Episode #88: Karen Corfield - Connections and memories to place

Nov 22 2024 61 mins  
In this episode John Lyon talks to Karen Corfield, Education Development Consultant and Safeguarding Lead at Discover the World Education. A few topics discussed in this episode are: Iceland and Icelandic guides, GA Annual Conference, mentoring and inspirational teachers, fieldwork, connections and memories to place, and what your third place is. Resources Discover the World Educat

Episode #87: Alice Gadney – What's your favourite map? Tracing subject connections

Nov 15 2024 61 mins  
John Lyon chats with Alice Gadney in this episode of GeogPod. Alice is a cartographer and also known as Captain Alice, founder of Mini Map-Makers. They discuss many topics, including: her PGCE; William Smith; Steve Backshall; ‘The Hobbit’; Mini Map-Makers; inspiring children with maps from primary age; and of course, their favourite maps. Resources https://minimapmakers.com/ Se

Episode #86: Jess Hill – Championing primary geography and embracing change

Nov 08 2024 66 mins  
In this episode of GeogPod, John is joined by Jess Hill, Deputy Head at Alwoodley Primary School in Leeds. They talk about how the geography curriculum at the school has grown and changed over time, to reflect the children and families at the school as well as empower the staff teaching the subject. The episode also discusses the Primary Geography Quality Mark, the school's Gold H

Episode #85: Catherine Walker – Climate action research and advocacy

Nov 01 2024 65 mins  
In this episode John talks to Catherine Walker, Newcastle University Academic Track Fellow in Human Geography. They discuss her background and a wide range of topics including: how you can become a geographer in different ways; travel; cultures and landscapes; geography through stories; social science; climate change and climate justice. Resources: Opportunities, complexities, and

Episode #84: Steve Brace - Meet the GA’s Chief Executive

Oct 21 2024 61 mins  
This episode, John is joined by GA Chief Executive Steve Brace to discuss: what inspired him to pursue geography; a brief overview of the GA; the different routes into geography; the independent review of Curriculum and Assessment; and his top 4 priority areas of interest for the future. Here are a few resources mentioned in this episode: Curriculum and Assessment Review – Depart

Episode #83: Black History Month with Pat, James & Francisca

Oct 11 2024 59 mins  
In a special episode to celebrate Black History Month we join Professor Pat Noxolo from the University of Birmingham, Professor James Esson from Queen Mary University of London and Francisca Rockey, founding member of Black Geographers. They discuss the intersections between race, gender and class that affect young people today. Topics include how to navigate complex ideas in a com

Episode #82: Sabeeha Bhatti - Art, empathy and inspiration

Aug 16 2024 54 mins  
John is joined in this episode by Sabeeha Bhatti, a teacher in her second year working in a school in West London. Sabeeha talks about how she got into geography teaching and how her personal passions and identity contribute to her teaching style. They discuss the impact of inspirational teachers, the benefits of using art in the classroom to exemplify change and how working in a

Episode #81: Dr Evelyn Wandia Corrado - Challenging perspectives and stereotypes

Aug 09 2024 60 mins  
In episode 81 our host John Lyon talks to Dr. Evelyn Wandia Corrado, a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at University of Roehampton. They discuss her childhood in Kenya, the community and education systems as well as challenging perspectives and stereotypes, inclusive practice and pedagogy and the importance of engaging parents and including more representation in classes

Episode #80: Cath Rule, Rob Parker and Rhian Meara - The 50 year story of the Heimaey eruption

Jun 22 2024 61 mins  
In this special sponsored episode, Cath Rule from Rayburn Tours, Dr Rob Parker from Time for Geography and Dr Rhian Meara of Swansea University join John to talk about their recent expedition to the island of Heimaey to complete a joint project around the eruption in 1973 and its impacts. They talk about the tectonics of the island, the events of January 1973 and their effect not o

Episode #79: Fiona Sheriff – Maps, fieldwork and work-life balance

Jun 14 2024 59 mins  
In this episode of GeogPod our host, John, talks to Fiona Sheriff about several different topics. From Fiona’s journey about how she first got into teaching, discussing her current projects and work-life balance to the direction of the geography curriculum, and something close to her heart - the importance of using maps and taking part in fieldwork. Resources from the episode: Fi