John is joined in this episode by Sabeeha Bhatti, a teacher in her second year working in a school in West London.

Sabeeha talks about how she got into geography teaching and how her personal passions and identity contribute to her teaching style.

They discuss the impact of inspirational teachers, the benefits of using art in the classroom to exemplify change and how working in a diverse area with a changing population can foster empathy in students.

Resources

In the episode they look at a number of artworks, including:

The Seven Rages of Man which appeared as part of Outside Narration, curated by Keith Piper, at the Graves Art Gallery in Sheffield from September 2021 to December 2023. Works by L.S. Lowry including Coming from the Mill and Going to the Match.

Frida Kahlo's Self Portrait Along the Border Line Between Mexico and the United States.

Thomas Cole's The Oxbow.

Find Sabeeha on X: @MissSBhatti

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 episode 81 our host John Lyon talks to Dr. Evelyn Wandia Corrado, a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at University of Roehampton. They discuss her childhood in Kenya, the community and education systems as well as challenging perspectives and stereotypes, inclusive practice and pedagogy and the importance of engaging parents and including more representation in classes.

Resources

• View Evelyn's Roehampton profile
• View the Primary Geography article 'Decolonising geography to unshackle the representation of Africa'

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 special sponsored episode, Cath Rule from Rayburn Tours, Dr Rob Parker from Time for Geography and Dr Rhian Meara of Swansea University join John to talk about their recent expedition to the island of Heimaey to complete a joint project around the eruption in 1973 and its impacts.

They talk about the tectonics of the island, the events of January 1973 and their effect not only on the island's residents but on monitoring systems and impact management today.

They look into the process of putting together a project of this size and how Time for Geography works with academics and organisations like Rayburn tours to put together real and engaging resources for schools.

Resources from the episode:

• Find out more about the project with this expedition summary video
• Get involved with with Time for Geography’s GCSE hazards masterclass and look out for the finished video on their website.
• Watch their Why Study Geography video.
• Check out Rayburn Tours' range of educational trips.
• Follow the project team on X (Twitter):
  • Time for Geography @timeforgeog
  • Rayburn Tours @RayburnTours
  • Rhiann Meara @RhianMeara

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!