59 min
Episode #79: Fiona Sheriff – Maps, fieldwork and work-life balance GeogPod
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In this episode of GeogPod our host, John, talks to Fiona Sheriff about several different topics. From Fiona’s journey about how she first got into teaching, discussing her current projects and work-life balance to the direction of the geography curriculum, and something close to her heart - the importance of using maps and taking part in fieldwork.
Resources from the episode:
Find out more about Fiona’s upcoming book and pre-order it - ‘100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Geography Fieldwork’
Find out more about the charity Fiona is a local representative for - The Maternity Teacher, Paternity Teacher Project (MTPT)
Find out about the GA’s Fieldwork and Outdoor Learning Special Interest Group (FOLSIG)
Find out about the National Festival of Fieldwork taking place throughout June 2024
Fiona recently won awards from the GA and RGS, view the RGS podcast for Fiona winning her OS Award 2024 here
Follow Fiona on X (Twitter): @fiona_616
Series 13 of GeogPod is kindly sponsored by Rayburn Tours.
For over 60 years, Rayburn Tours have been creating tailor-made school geography trips to destinations in the UK, Europe and beyond that inspire, motivate and enhance student understanding. Their expert team craft incredible itineraries of excursions and activities, with the added option of a geographical Field Study Tutor and on-tour resources. The best way to learn is through adventure!
In this episode of GeogPod our host, John, talks to Fiona Sheriff about several different topics. From Fiona’s journey about how she first got into teaching, discussing her current projects and work-life balance to the direction of the geography curriculum, and something close to her heart - the importance of using maps and taking part in fieldwork.
Resources from the episode:
Find out more about Fiona’s upcoming book and pre-order it - ‘100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Geography Fieldwork’
Find out more about the charity Fiona is a local representative for - The Maternity Teacher, Paternity Teacher Project (MTPT)
Find out about the GA’s Fieldwork and Outdoor Learning Special Interest Group (FOLSIG)
Find out about the National Festival of Fieldwork taking place throughout June 2024
Fiona recently won awards from the GA and RGS, view the RGS podcast for Fiona winning her OS Award 2024 here
Follow Fiona on X (Twitter): @fiona_616
Series 13 of GeogPod is kindly sponsored by Rayburn Tours.
For over 60 years, Rayburn Tours have been creating tailor-made school geography trips to destinations in the UK, Europe and beyond that inspire, motivate and enhance student understanding. Their expert team craft incredible itineraries of excursions and activities, with the added option of a geographical Field Study Tutor and on-tour resources. The best way to learn is through adventure!
59 min