This workshop will provide a long overdue opportunity for historical geographers to critically engage with the historical geography curricula. The purpose of the workshop is to review the teaching of historical geography in the curriculum and initiate a network to support and mentor colleagues’ teaching practice. In planning this workshop the HGRG committee felt there were examples of excellent active learning approaches and innovative teaching methods in our work, however there are not currently the opportunities to showcase and exchange ideas. This workshop will provide a mechanism for colleagues to collaborate, share and transfer practice.
Themes the workshop will be led will address will include:
The workshop is funded by a grant from the Geography Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES) Subject Centre, enabling a workshop for 40 participants with a contribution towards delegate travel and expenses. Places are strictly limited.
Delegates who are selected to attend will also be asked to contribute to some of the workshops outputs, which will include an edition of the HGRG research series on ‘Teaching Historical Geographies’. This will be compiled of short commentaries and inspiration pieces exploring the diverse ways in which we engage with historical geographies within the classroom. We are keen to ensure we have a range of experience in the room, to allow people a chance to discuss their own teaching, share stories of success and failure, and use this opportunity to shore up the teaching and learning of historical geography.