1. QUALITY FIELDWORK Nick Lapthorn FSC Nettlecombe Court GA Junior-Vice President 12th Feb 2016Somerset Geography Inset 1

2. Why does fieldwork matter? Fundamental part of geography Provides the opportunity to apply geography in the 'real world' Lifelong value in any context 12th Feb 2016Somerset Geography Inset 2

3. Fieldwork in the new curriculum GCSE  Two contrasting environments  Two separate occasions  Assessed by exam  Will assess at least 2 of the 6 stages identified in the enquiry process  15% AS  2 days fieldwork from CORE  1 Physical/1 Human  Assessed by exam A-Level  4 days fieldwork  Physical and Human  NEA: any part of the A-Level  3000-4000 words  20% 12th Feb 2016Somerset Geography Inset 3

4. Quality Fieldwork HolisticReal lifeSkillsEthics Integrated spatial technology Specialised concepts People- Environment Digital dataQuantitativeQualitative 12th Feb 2016Somerset Geography Inset 4

5. Holistic Learning  Embedded within a collaborative and learning environment;  school curriculum  pre and post fieldwork learning  augmented realities and  research journals  Development of the individual learner, and their place within a global community. 1 12th Feb 2016Somerset Geography Inset 5

6. Real Life  Real issues facing our places and landscapes.  Consider the long term value of field data and its contribution to decision making.  Appreciate the wider professional world of the ‘Geographer’ in today’s society. 2 12th Feb 2016Somerset Geography Inset 6

7. Geographical Skills  Skills integrated that allows the development of learners abilities to explore, understand and use innovative forms of data.  Encourage critical questioning, evaluation and formation of new conceptual knowledge. 3 12th Feb 2016Somerset Geography Inset 7

8. Ethics  Awareness of their impact when undertaking fieldwork.  Investigations are environmentally and socially ethically acceptable.  Perspectives are offered to learners to challenge their existing perceptions. 4 12th Feb 2016Somerset Geography Inset 8

9. Integrated Geospatial Technology  Embedded GIS technologies allow learners to build proficiencies  Contemporary spatial technologies allowing them to explain differences between places and investigate the outcomes of geographical processes at a range of scales. 5 12th Feb 2016Somerset Geography Inset 9

10. Specialised Concepts  Concepts are brought to life in real world investigations;  interdependence,  sustainability,  resilience,  identity  inequality  Synopticity of geographical understanding. 6 12th Feb 2016Somerset Geography Inset 10

11. People and Environment Interactions  Explore the interactions between different places and peoples in a real world environment  Consider geographical variations and how these underpin some the key issues facing the world today. 7 12th Feb 2016Somerset Geography Inset 11

12. Digital Data  Use data to enhance their understanding of the real world issues and places they are investigating.  Build deeper and broader learning about our data driven society.  Engage in debates about data validity and reliability. 8 12th Feb 2016Somerset Geography Inset 12

13. Quantitative Geography  Integrate applied data analysis to;  communicate geographical narratives  illuminate issues and  develop conclusions  Blend data handling, visualisation, numerical and statistical skills with critical thinking to help make sense of the world around them. 9 12th Feb 2016Somerset Geography Inset 13

14. Qualitative Geography  Information can be accessed in many varied ways (visual, auditory, narrative etc.)  Recognise that information is partial and subject to interpretation.  That differing people may draw different conclusions form the same source of information.  Understand that individuals have differing perspectives (both researcher and subject) that can differ and add value to information. 10 12th Feb 2016Somerset Geography Inset 14

15. Quality Fieldwork HolisticReal lifeSkillsEthics Integrated spatial technology Specialised concepts People- Environment Digital dataQuantitativeQualitative 12th Feb 2016Somerset Geography Inset 15

16. High Quality Outdoor Learning Enjoyment Confidence and character Health and well-being Social and emotional awareness Environment al awareness Activity skills Personal qualities Skills for life Motivation and appetite for learning Broadened horizons English Outdoor Council 12th Feb 2016Somerset Geography Inset 16

17. High Quality Outdoor Learning Enjoyment Confidence and character Health and well-being Social and emotional awareness Environment al awareness Activity skills Personal qualities Skills for life Motivation and appetite for learning Broadened horizons Quality Fieldwork HolisticReal lifeSkillsEthics Integrated spatial technology Specialised concepts People- Environment Digital dataQuantitativeQualitative 12th Feb 2016Somerset Geography Inset 17

18. Remember… “…even when done badly, Learning Outside the Classroom resulted in major learning gains for the young people taking part.” Ofsted 2008. Learning outside the classroom - how far should you go? 12th Feb 2016Somerset Geography Inset 18

19. Year of Fieldwork

20. The principal purposes of the Year of Fieldwork Highlight examples of good practice and the support that we, and others, provide to support schools to enhance the fieldwork that they provide Encourage more schools to undertake fieldwork at all phase of the curriculum, and examination classes Raise awareness of the value of fieldwork to education and the benefits that it provides to young people Promote the benefits of fieldwork as a valuable and transferable skill across a range of subject areas.

21. Join in  www.fieldwork.org.uk  #yearoffieldwork  Use the logo  Keep in touch!

22. ANY QUESTIONS? Nick Lapthorn nick.nc@field-studies-council.org @nicklapthorn @geogfieldwork 12th Feb 2016Somerset Geography Inset 22

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