Engaging students in questioning and the enquiry process Jason Lock FSC Education Team Leader for the London Region 16 th October 2014

FSC – who we are Informative and enjoyable opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to discover, explore, and understand the environment – Environmental education charity – Established 1943 – 17 Centres (14 residential) – Working with 140,000 people each year What we do: – First Hand experiences for schools, colleges, universities and adult learners – Training environmental professionals and teachers – Natural History and Art courses – Family holidays – Publish Identification guides – Free web-based resources – Funded projects – Campaigns for outdoor learning and fieldwork FSC believes that the more we know about and take inspiration from the world around us the more we can appreciate its needs and protect its diversity and beauty for future generations.

FSC London Region Amersham Epping Forest London Juniper Hall

FSC Juniper Hall Outdoor learning through first hand experience since 1947

titles Investigate an urban ecosystem. 2.1 What physical processes connect living and non-living elements of ecosystems? 2.2 How do ecosystem processes benefit people? 2.3 How does human activity affect physical processes within ecosystems? 2.4 How can ecosystems be managed sustainably? Investigate a planning issue related to transport. 4.1 Who is involved in planning decisions in residential areas? 4.2 How and why do conflicts occur?

actively engage in the process of geography to develop as effective and independent learners.... and as critical and reflective thinkers with enquiring minds; Engaging students in questioning

The Geographical Enquiry Process Interpretation Evaluation of findings Evaluation of theory/model Evaluation of method Topic Result compilation Graphical presentation Key questions/Hypotheses IdeasTheory/modelLocation Planned method Data collection techniques Survey strategy Evidence gathering Data collection and recording Site notes Numerical analysis Next topic for enquiry CC SUNDIAL 2011

FSC Juniper Hall Exemplar CA Course:

Engaging students in questioning

Engaging students in questioning

Engaging students in questioning Condensation Interception Condensation Interception Run off Transpiration Interception Run off Interception Infiltration Streamflow

The enquiry process – Which of these processes are measureable? – What method will I use to measure these processes? – What sampling strategy(ies) should I use – What equipment will I need? – What are the risks of carrying out this fieldwork? – How will I present my data Engaging students in questioning Condensation Interception Condensation Interception Run off Transpiration Interception Run off Interception Infiltration Streamflow

Some examples – Kenning – Soundscape – Field Sketch (ipads/tablets) – Back to back describing / drawing – Sense of place photos – Observation circles – Photos and annotation (ipads/tablets) Additional Information available on the handout / Discussion Engaging students in questioning

Trial An opportunity to have a go!  In small groups read through the activities.  Discuss how you might use them with your students or how you could change or adapt them?  What other activities have you used?  What makes these useful activities how or why do they work?

Thank you Questions?