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Australian Geography Teachers' Association

Ltd (AGTA)

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News

AGTA 2019 Conference — Gold Coast: 1-4 October 2019

The 2019 conference theme is 'The Innovative Geographer'. In an ever changing world, the study of Geography has become increasingly important. The technologies needed to collect, manage and represent our world are constantly changing. The proliferation of 'big data' and the everyday use of spatial technologies means that Geography teachers need to innovate in the classroom to ensure their students have the 21st century skills they will need to be successful beyond high school.

We are currently looking for innovative Geographers to share their ideas and practice with other teachers from Australia. Go to the Workshop page on the conference website to find out how to submit an abstract. Applications close January 31st 2019. 

Like and follow our Facebook Page, or follow us on Twitter(@agta2019) and Instagram (geoteachers2019) for conference updates. 

The 2019 AGTA conference program will provide opportunities for teachers from across Australia to share and reflect on their own innovations in the Geography classroom. The social activities, including Welcome Drinks, and the Conference Dinner will provide an ideal opportunity to network with fellow geographers from across the country.

>> View the AGTA 2019 conference website

Latest issue of AGTA's Geographia

The November 2018 issue of AGTA's newsletter Geographia is now available. Contents include

• AGTA Conference 2019
• 2018 Geography Big Week Out
• TGTA Milestone
• New York City Teacher Orientation Study Tour
• GeogSpace
• Geography Literacy Unlocked Textbook
• Around the affiliates

GeogSpace website

The GeogSpace website developed by AGTA and Education Services Australia (ESA) is now live. AGTA thanks all members of the writing and development teams for their outstanding contributions to this resource which will support the teaching of the Australian Curriculum: Geography.

>> Download GeogSpace flyer

Australian Geography Competition

Full details of the student competition here.

Mission

The Australian Geography Teachers' Association Inc seeks to: 

1. foster the teaching and learning of geography in Australian schools and 
2. enhance awareness of its application in society 
3. promote and circulate the results of research into geography education 
4. maintain a professional network through which teachers of geography in Australia may express opinions on educational matters 
5. represent the interests of its member affiliates on national education decision making bodies.

AGTA supports and promotes the three values areas of democratic process, social justice and ecological sustainability. 

AGTA aims to serve geography teachers from years 1-12 and tertiary educators in all affiliate associations, both metropolitan and non-metropolitan. Additionally, it seeks to link with community members and other educators and researchers who have an interest in geographical education.

Further details are available at the AGTA Home Page.

Personnel

Resources

Geography Literacy Unlocked

Geography Literacy Unlocked has been written for secondary geography students seeking to improve their literacy skills. It includes a focus on written, visual and oral literacy.

Geography Literacy Unlocked is published by the Australian Geography Teachers Association and written by Dr Grant Kleeman. One of Australia’s leading geography educators.

Key features:

• An engaging, easy-to-navigate design
• A student-friendly approach featuring step-by-step explanations and annotated exemplars
• A focus on the basics of effective written communication – spelling, punctuation, tense and the use of connectives
• Descriptions of the principal text types used in geography, supported by annotated examples
• Guidance for writers in quoting, paraphrasing, summarising and referencing the work of others
• A focus on the responsible use of social media
• A comprehensive coverage of the principal forms of visual and oral texts students encounter in geography
• Templates or scaffolds to support the interpretative skills students are expected to demonstrate.

>> Submit order

Professional Development

Further details are available from the Secretary.

Member Associations

GAWA Geography Association of Western Australia 

GHTANT Geography and History Teachers association of the Northern Territory

GTANSW Geography Teachers' Association of NSW 

GTAQ Geography Teachers' Association of Queensland 

GTASA Geography Teachers' Association of South Australia 

GTAV Geography Teachers' Association of Victoria 

TGTA Tasmanian Geography Teachers' Association