Iceland CPD course at Discover the World HQ

An interesting CPD course for Geography teachers, with a focus on Iceland, is being put on by Discover the World at their HQ in Surrey in October.
More details over at the DTW website.

Did I mention that it's my favourite price....

Course Leader / Presenter Profiles

Ari Trausti is one of Iceland’s best known geologists and a former Icelandic Presidential candidate. With over 25 years’ experience as a freelance consultant, Ari has worked in a variety of fields, including TV hosting, teaching and writing.

Simon Ross is a Head of Geography and has written several mainstream geography textbooks, such as the AQA GCSE A text for Nelson Thornes, the Exploring Geography KS3 series for Hodder Education and the AQA A level series for OUP.

David Rogers is Curriculum Leader for Geography and Professional Tutor at Priory School in Portsmouth, and is a Chartered Geographer and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. He is a multi award winning teacher and leads a department awarded the GA's Centre of Excellence.

Hjörvar Sæberg Högnason is the UK General Manager for Iceland’s leading airline, Icelandair.

The Programme

9.30-10.00am		Authentically brewed Costa Rican coffee (by our resident Costa Rica expert), tea and cakes.
10.00-11.00am		Key Note Lecture: 'Sustainable development in Iceland: international, national and local community perspectives' by Ari Trausti
11.00-11.15am		Questions and answers
11.15-11.45am		Coffee break
11.45-1.00pm		Simon Ross - teaching about sustainability at GCSE. A consideration of the concept of sustainability through the study of selected case studies in tourism (ecotourism), settlement and population.
1.00-13.45pm		Lunch provided (including a selection of treats from the various Discover the World destinations).
1.45-2.45pm		David Rogers - teaching about sustainability at KS3
2.45-3.00pm		Coffee break
3.00-3.30pm		Presentation from Hjörvar Sæberg Högnason on how Icelandair managed the impact of flight disruption during the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption.
3.30-3.45pm		Questions and answers
3.45-4.15pm		Coffee

For those considering a field trip with Discover the World this is also an excellent opportunity to organise an appointment with one of our educational travel specialists. Please contact us to reserve an appointment.

Please note that places are limited and will be allocated on first come first served basis.

You can also get to Norway and help develop future school trips....