How can Teachers Masterfully Apply Geographical Methods in Fieldwork?
Conducted by Nick Lapthorn, Head of Education and Operations at Field Studies Council in the UK
Welcome to the GEM - Geography Education Matters! A useful resource for the Singapore Geography Teacher Community!
Conducted by Nick Lapthorn, Head of Education and Operations at Field Studies Council in the UK
Venue: Jurong Lake Garden
Time: 8.30am - 5pm
This full-day Masterclass offers Geography educators a unique opportunity to deepen their expertise in geographical methods. Participants will explore innovative fieldwork techniques, collaborate with peers, and apply their learning in practical field settings at one of Singapore's newest national gardens in the heartlands, Jurong Lake Gardens. Check the garden out here.
The Masterclass supports the development of 21CC in Geography by fostering adaptive and inventive thinking through hands-on, collaborative fieldwork experiences. Participants will gain practical skills that are essential for understanding and teaching complex global issues such as climate change, resource management and sustainable development.
Conducted by Earth Observatory Singapore (EOS) and AST
Venue: Bukit Batok Town Park (Little Guilin)
Time: 8.30am - 12pm
In this half-day field study, participants will explore field sites in Singapore that are suitable to the teaching of plate tectonics for the Secondary and A-Level. They will then work collaboratively to design resources for the fieldwork activities.
Conducted by NParks and CPDD
Venue: Pulau Ubin
Time: 0830am to 12pm
In this half-day field study, participants will be guided to conduct fieldwork based on the inquiry question "How sustainable is development in Pulau Ubin?".
Conducted by AST and CPDD
Venue: Batam
Time: 7.30am - 8pm
In this full-day field study, participants will be guided to conduct fieldwork based on the inquiry question "How sustainable is development in Batam?".
Conducted by the Sentosa Development Corporation Sustainability Team and CPDD
Venue: Sentosa Beach Station, Geology Gallery
Time: 8.30am - 12pm
In this half-day field study, participants will be guided to conduct fieldwork based on the inquiry question "How sustainable is tourism in Sentosa?".
Conducted by Terra SG, NIE and CPDD
Venue: Common Space - Asia's 1st Carbon-Focused Experiential Hub
Time: 9am - 12pm
In this half-day field study, participants will explore Common Space, Asia's first carbon-focused experiential hub. At the end of the field study, participants will collaborate to create lesson ideas/plans to facilitate students' learning at Common Space.
Sign-ups are via OPAL!
Scan the QR code or head to https://go.gov.sg/geosympo24signup
Closing date 9th Sept 2024!
Sign-ups are via FormSG!
Scan the QR Code or head to https://go.gov.sg/geogsympofieldstudies
Closing date 18th Oct 2024!