Geography Teacher Educator Conference

The next GTE conference is being held at St Mary's University, School of Education, Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, London TW1 4SX. Starting at 3pm on Friday 24th January and finishing with lunch from 12.30pm on Sunday 26th January 2025.

Call for presentations

We invite proposals for presentations (10–20 minutes) showcasing best practice and current research in geography education relevant to training geography teachers.

Submissions are welcome from all involved in geography teacher education—lecturers, teachers, and mentors in schools, colleges, and universities. We especially encourage those new to geography teacher education to share their work.

Deadline for submissions and booking: Wednesday, 11th December 2024

Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute, there is still time to submit your proposal.

Headline speakers

• Geo4tea: What kind of geography teacher are you? Petr Knecht and Michaela Spurná, Masaryk University, Czech Republic.
• Alice in AI-Geoland: Unravelling the potential of AI in geography education. Luc Zwartjes, Ghent University, Belgium.
• Making the geography MATter: training to teach within a Multi-Academy Trust. Kate Stockings, Future Academies, UK.
• Climate Ambassadors: Empowering Teacher Educators to Lead on Sustainability. Kit Marie Rackley, Climate Ambassadors East of England Regional Hub Manager, NASBTT Consultant, UK.
• Being and becoming a Teacher Educator - Emma Rawlings Smith, University of Southampton, UK.
• International Teacher Education: Collaboration and AI Competences. Rafael De Miguel Gonzalez, EUROGEO President, Zaragoza University, Spain.
• Inclusive Geography Education. Hina Robinson, Geographical Association President 2024/25, Head of Geography, Diversity Lead, Southend High School, UK
• Curriculum and Teacher agency: some examples from sustainability education, David Mitchel, University College, London, UK.
• Imagine Alternative Futures for a Sustainable World, Margaretha Haggstrom, University of Gothenburg and Anna Johansson, Backatorpsskolan School, Sweden.

Social events

Above all, this conference includes an informal invitation for you to engage with fellow Geography Teacher Educators through social events in the evening.

In addition to the scheduled sessions, the conference actively encourages delegates to join a Friday night bar meal and drink, as well as dinner in a local restaurant on Saturday night.

During these social events newcomers to geography education can meet with more experienced colleagues in an informal setting to chat and socialise as a member of this welcoming community.

Where we are

The University is easily accessible, being close to Heathrow Airport (a short bus ride away) and Strawberry Hill rail station, for those travelling from Central London. This is an in-person conference, and so provides an opportunity for attendees to network and discuss ideas.

How to book

Please complete your application form and payment. A formal receipt can be requested, but invoice payments will not be accepted. The booking deadline is Wednesday 11th December 2024.

Ticket price options

Ticket price options for 2025 have been set as:

• Three days: Friday 24th to Sunday 26th January 2025 (£140)
• Two days: Friday 24th + Saturday 25th January 2025 (£120)
• Two days: Saturday 25th + Sunday 26th January 24 (£120).

Accommodation

Accomodation is not provided as part of your ticket, but there are a number of available hotels in the area and within easy distance by public transport. There are two local Travel Lodges which provide very affordable accomodation in Twickenham TW1 3QS, and Teddington TW11 9AD, both a short walk away from St Mary's University. Alternatively The Lensbury Hotel has a special rate for those vising St Mary's University TW11 9NU.