Why Geography
We live in a world of amazing beauty, infinite complexity and rigorous challenge. Geography is the subject which opens the door to this dynamic world and prepares each one of us for the role of global citizen in the 21st century. Through studying geography, people of all ages begin to appreciate how places and landscapes are formed, how people and environments interact, what consequences arise from our everyday decisions, and what a diverse range of cultures and societies exist and interconnect. Geography is a subject which builds on young people's own experiences, helping them to formulate questions, develop their intellectual skills and find answers to issues affecting their lives. It introduces them to distinctive investigative tools such as maps, fieldwork and the use of powerful digital communication technologies such as GIS. It opens their eyes to the beauty and wonder around them and acts as a source of inspiration and creativity. More than this, it ensures that they appreciate the complexity of attitudes and values which shape the way we use and misuse the environment. Through geography, people learn to value and care for the planet and all its inhabitants.
The Geography department at The Coopers' Company and Coborn School aim to: - Foster a spirit of enquiry and continual improvement. - Draw on the rich variety of experience and views to support a coherent and collegiate approach to teaching and learning - Nurture links with other schools and departments locally, nationally and globally - Enable each person's continued personal and professional development - Build a learning community that goes beyond the curriculum - Use the latest ICT and GIS technology to move teaching and learning into the 21st Century.
For pupils we seek to engender: - Knowledge and understanding of the planet and its peoples. - Lasting awareness of the world around us. - Sensitivity and empathy towards all others. - Tolerance and independent thinking. - Preparedness for an active citizen's role in a changing world.
In our department every person's opinion counts and is valued, the pupil voice is encouraged and listened to, improving and shaping teaching and learning.
We live in a world of amazing beauty, infinite complexity and rigorous challenge. Geography is the subject which opens the door to this dynamic world and prepares each one of us for the role of global citizen in the 21st century. Through studying geography, people of all ages begin to appreciate how places and landscapes are formed, how people and environments interact, what consequences arise from our everyday decisions, and what a diverse range of cultures and societies exist and interconnect. Geography is a subject which builds on young people's own experiences, helping them to formulate questions, develop their intellectual skills and find answers to issues affecting their lives. It introduces them to distinctive investigative tools such as maps, fieldwork and the use of powerful digital communication technologies such as GIS. It opens their eyes to the beauty and wonder around them and acts as a source of inspiration and creativity. More than this, it ensures that they appreciate the complexity of attitudes and values which shape the way we use and misuse the environment. Through geography, people learn to value and care for the planet and all its inhabitants.
The Geography department at The Coopers' Company and Coborn School aim to: - Foster a spirit of enquiry and continual improvement. - Draw on the rich variety of experience and views to support a coherent and collegiate approach to teaching and learning - Nurture links with other schools and departments locally, nationally and globally - Enable each person's continued personal and professional development - Build a learning community that goes beyond the curriculum - Use the latest ICT and GIS technology to move teaching and learning into the 21st Century.
For pupils we seek to engender: - Knowledge and understanding of the planet and its peoples. - Lasting awareness of the world around us. - Sensitivity and empathy towards all others. - Tolerance and independent thinking. - Preparedness for an active citizen's role in a changing world.
In our department every person's opinion counts and is valued, the pupil voice is encouraged and listened to, improving and shaping teaching and learning.
We live in a world of amazing beauty, infinite complexity and rigorous challenge. Geography is the subject which opens the door to this dynamic world and prepares each one of us for the role of global citizen in the 21st century. Through studying geography, people of all ages begin to appreciate how places and landscapes are formed, how people and environments interact, what consequences arise from our everyday decisions, and what a diverse range of cultures and societies exist and interconnect. Geography is a subject which builds on young people's own experiences, helping them to formulate questions, develop their intellectual skills and find answers to issues affecting their lives. It introduces them to distinctive investigative tools such as maps, fieldwork and the use of powerful digital communication technologies such as GIS. It opens their eyes to the beauty and wonder around them and acts as a source of inspiration and creativity. More than this, it ensures that they appreciate the complexity of attitudes and values which shape the way we use and misuse the environment. Through geography, people learn to value and care for the planet and all its inhabitants.
