Was interested to read some details about a new project being developed by Simon Ross and John Davidson. I've worked with both colleagues several times over the years. Simon will be known to many for his numerous textbooks, and innovative CPD over the years.
John used to be the GA Branches support and liaison person for the GA when I worked for them.
On the OCR Facebook page, Eva Brock posted an interesting update earlier this week.
I went to a very exciting meeting last night along with some other SW teachers, where Simon Ross and John Davidson are in the process of creating a new geography related website. It is not an exam board or Key Stage specific website but rather one designed to positively support geography, geographers and geography teachers, and focus on the good geography of the south-west England region in a holistic fashion.
It will be for literally everyone, from teaching in the primary sector all the way to masters level, and those who have an interest in the subject. There will be SW related resources, case studies, tried and tested fieldwork ideas in the region, QandA section with Keith Bartlett and Steve Durman, articles, blogs, links to other useful websites, a market place, job section, CPD opportunities, university links, and a section for those who like to just get out and about in the region away from the tourist traps (otherwise known as hidden gems!)... ALL ENTIRELY FREE!
If anyone else would like to get involved in any way (great CPD opportunity), either by contributing ideas or photos, having an active role in the development of the website or even having your work published, or you have any questions, please email Simon Ross directly at rosstrout@aol.com.
It really is a very exciting project to be involved with, and I can't wait to see how it evolves!
Looks like we might need an East Anglian version too in time... looking forward to seeing the site appearing.
Meanwhile, here's a picture from when I travelled down to the SW to work with Andy Brumby down in Cornwall a few years back...
Image: Whipsiderry Beach, Alan Parkinson - shared under CC license
John used to be the GA Branches support and liaison person for the GA when I worked for them.
On the OCR Facebook page, Eva Brock posted an interesting update earlier this week.
I went to a very exciting meeting last night along with some other SW teachers, where Simon Ross and John Davidson are in the process of creating a new geography related website. It is not an exam board or Key Stage specific website but rather one designed to positively support geography, geographers and geography teachers, and focus on the good geography of the south-west England region in a holistic fashion.
It will be for literally everyone, from teaching in the primary sector all the way to masters level, and those who have an interest in the subject. There will be SW related resources, case studies, tried and tested fieldwork ideas in the region, QandA section with Keith Bartlett and Steve Durman, articles, blogs, links to other useful websites, a market place, job section, CPD opportunities, university links, and a section for those who like to just get out and about in the region away from the tourist traps (otherwise known as hidden gems!)... ALL ENTIRELY FREE!
If anyone else would like to get involved in any way (great CPD opportunity), either by contributing ideas or photos, having an active role in the development of the website or even having your work published, or you have any questions, please email Simon Ross directly at rosstrout@aol.com.
It really is a very exciting project to be involved with, and I can't wait to see how it evolves!
Looks like we might need an East Anglian version too in time... looking forward to seeing the site appearing.
Meanwhile, here's a picture from when I travelled down to the SW to work with Andy Brumby down in Cornwall a few years back...
Image: Whipsiderry Beach, Alan Parkinson - shared under CC license
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