Chris Adams

@kate_stockings @GeoCurriculum I think it’s the clarity but also it’s not written in a linear way so there’s masses of duplication. You end up having to rewrite it to get a sensible programme. Obviously as teachers this can be a good thing….

@GeoCurriculum Any tips and tricks?! I just find the lack of clarity in the spec mind-blowing, the repetition is ridiculous & the question style of AQA is another level of difficulty compared to Edexcel 😭

Been teaching 10 years and honestly, I think teaching AQA A-Level Changing Places for the 1st time is the hardest thing I've done in that time. Who on earth chooses this spec out of choice?! Enough to be a deal-breaker when next moving schools, I tell ya🤯😵‍💫😫

@kate_stockings That’s why we’ve gone to OCR which we taught in my old school. AQA is all over the place

Annual A Level FieldTrip to Stratford

@_jopayne Weather that at this time of year is so varied - frozen waterfalls my first year and short sleeves two years later. Everything in between since - some snow last year

Well, with Reykjavík experiencing its heaviest October snowfall since 1921, our Iceland trip didn’t go quite as planned! The pupils loved playing in the snow, though. It’s a story they’ll tell for many years to come.

Accurate. 💯

Dynamic as it is, the GA's Conference provides the opportunity to share your interests with other geography educators. Take your pick of six different session formats and send your proposal before it closes on 31 August 2025. Learn more here: the-ga.org/CallForPapers

For GAConf26, you might be wondering how to go about submitting a paper/proposal. Well, it's your lucky day because there is now a step by step guide on how to do so on our YouTube page so you can stop guessing about what each section of the form needs. Watch the video here and you can also comment any further questions that you might have. Link: the-ga.org/GAConf26Papers

@kate_stockings @SteveBraceGeog @The_GA Totally agree with all that. Just a shame that it means missing an important general experience/skill

@SteveBraceGeog @AdamsGeog @The_GA Well said Steve!

Questionnaires are long gone in our GCSE fieldwork booklets; annotated photos & other observation methods are in 📸📋Thank goodness when we were 1 of about 5 schools there today! Ideas for fieldwork in Stratford: katestockings.com/geographical-f…

@hb_history I only mark my A Level geography paper (I’m also a team leader) as the marking overlaps into the holidays. The exam date has gradually moved forward which is a problem, though moving private a couple of years ago does get me a little more holiday marking time fortunately

Experiences of exam marking this year continue to be beyond awful. Middle and senior leaders will need to brace themselves for a record number of reviews of marking, because the standard is going to be shocking

Great day doing coastal fieldwork with Y7 in Eastbourne. And the forecast rain didn’t happen! #NationalFestivalOfFieldwork

Blink and you’ll miss it, but there I am! @The_GA

I’m treating you to an exclusive case of wine with a minimum discount of at least £40. I’ll also get a reward, so it’s win-win! virginwines.co.uk/raf/ve2wo0

Exciting news - we are collaborating with the Geographical Association on this amazing event for geography teachers that celebrates geography - all are welcome! A great opportunity for teachers at all stages of their career! Book your place now ow.ly/sbTe50ULNI0

Great first conference session on first aid. Now a quick pop to my hotel to check in and then back for the awards and lecture! Anyone else at the Crown Hotel? #GAConf25

@IamSJT Making it this year?

@AdamsGeog Not this year unfortunately. It’s been a while, but hoping to get back there someday!

@IamSJT are you heading to the conference this year?

#gaconf25 Conference Day! Highlights today must be a wander round #GravenHill and #BV for their sustainability and growth impacts, then zoom down the #A40 to hear the awards, and the best bit - @jurassicg1rl giving us all #TheWhispersOfRock insight 🫶🌍💚 #RockOn 🪨

If you're a geography teacher coming to @The_GA conference & have been reading the discussion on subject knowledge, come along to @DoctorPreece & my session. We'll show how the books we're writing support the development of substantive & disciplinary understanding in Geography.

From geographer Theresa May: "There are very few geography professors in the US. It’s so annoying because it’s such a good subject. It gives you a great grounding in so many different aspects of the world and life.” #GACONF25 @SteveBraceGeog @MrBNewborn @Beal1957 @fiona_616

Wishing @The_GA @SteveBraceGeog @RobboGeog and all the #geographyteacher a fantastic annual conference. Looking forward to the tweets! Have a great few days! #gaconf25