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The role, value and importance of Geographical fieldwork within ITE
Mark Chidler
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Aims;
To outline the role of geography fieldwork within ITE at NUB To identify the range of opportunities presented to undergraduate and post graduate students To examine the impact fieldwork has on student experience
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The role of geographical fieldwork
• Geographical Enquiry• Enhance teaching and learning• Provide practical field experiences• Equip students with transferable skills and knowledge
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Geographical fieldwork opportunities
Undergraduate ITE Humanities specialism –Local, Regional, National, Internationally
Undergraduate ITE –Local, Regional
Postgraduate Primary/Secondary ITE –Local, International
• Birmingham• The Waseley Hills• Sutton Nature Reserve• Wren’s Nest• Mid Wales• South Wales• Brussels• The Gambia• India• Uganda
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Embedding Fieldwork and valuing its importance
Programme level
Primary / Secondary & school based teacher trainees
Summer School
Level 4, 5, 6 & 7 assessment
Networking – Locally, nationally and internationally
School collaboration and enhanced partnerships
Knowledge transfer – HEI/ Gov/Local communities
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Measuring Impact
Employability…Module evaluations…Enhanced school partnerships
Internal collaboration… Geographical enquiry/problem solving
Personal pedagogical enrichment…Curriculum enhancement …Research opportunities
External endorsement
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Case Study – The Gambia, West Africa
History10 years of experience500 students100 local authority and Newman staff
RationalSelf funded geography field experienceExplore a contrasting localityDevelop knowledge and understanding of Enquiry Based Learning
EvolutionEvolved from undergraduate ITE to include PGCE & School DirectAssist with International School PartnershipsExplore the Global DimensionFacilitate a model of good practice – school partnerships
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Aluminium recycling
• The Global Dimension
• Curriculum projects• Enquiry based
research
The Global Dimension
Professional development opportunities for undergraduates + post graduate students through the exploration of the 8 dimensions of the Global Dimension:
• Global Citizenship • Interdependence • Conflict resolution • Diversity • Sustainable Development • Social Justice • Human Rights • Values and Perceptions
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From student to teacher... Fieldwork encourages
Geographical enquiry…
Exploration….
Critical thinking skills…
Communication…
Challenge misconceptions…
Deconstruct issues from a range of perspectives…
Awareness of global issues…
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Student voice…
‘It exceeded all expectations that I had. It was an incredible experience that has opened my eyes to the contrast in education and life’
‘… my expectations were exceeded… the schedule was more intense than I anticipated but I felt it necessary to fit in everything’.
‘… to observe a skilled teachers being creative with limited resources’.
‘…it has definitely enhanced my teaching in many ways, such as confidence and understanding about life in a developing country’.
‘… difficult to say no!’.
‘… explore the best way to get the most out of school partnerships’.
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External endorsement …
Contact details
Mark Chidler [email protected]
… excellent opportunities for international visits and learning through the field study visits to the Gambia...The Gambia visit in particular places the PGCE in Citizenship at Newman at the forefront of innovative and challenging practice in this field. Mr Alan Britton, External Examiner, Glasgow University
