Geographical vocabulary is complex and challenging, so how can we make it more accessible for our students?
In this one-hour session, Fiona will discuss a range of literacy strategies which can be used to demystify geographical vocabulary alongside a range of texts which can be used to open worlds in the classroom.
About the speaker
Fiona Sheriff is a secondary school Head of Geography working in Northamptonshire. She is a Fellow of the Society, as well as a recipient of the Ordnance Survey award from the Society and an Excellence award from the Geographical Association.
She is the author of 100 Ideas for Secondary Geography Fieldwork and is currently Vice President of the Geographical Association.
Booking information
- Advance booking for this event is required. In order to book you will need an account on our website. If you already have an account you will be prompted to log in when you click 'book now'. Please create an account if you do not have one yet (you do not need to be a member of the Society to create an account).
- This event will be held on Microsoft Teams and joining instructions will be included in your confirmation email.
If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking, please email events@rgs.org
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