Geography Department
The Geography delivered at school is designed to equip pupils with the skills needed for later life, specifically the world of work. Skills are a central part of all lessons. Pupils get to work as part of a team, as well as independently and also have many opportunities to manage their own learning. Our main aim is to give pupils an understanding of the world around them by using topical material.
Case studies are always current and lessons are place based. Fieldwork is an integral part of the subject. Trips to the Chocolate Factory in Swansea, Langland and Caswell Bay, Mumbles and the River Ilston on Gower take place during KS3 and KS4. A non compulsory trip to Italy is offered to KS4 students.
Teaching
Teaching is always pupil centred and delivery utilises a range of teaching styles. Assessment for Learning techniques are used frequently and pupils learning styles are considered. In year 7 Geography is delivered through Skills lessons. In years 8-11 discrete lessons take place. Pupils are taught in mixed ability classes in years 7 and 8, banded classes in year 9 and sets at KS4.
Travel and tourism BTEC Level 2 is also offered at KS4. This appeals to those who would like to focus on a small area of the Geography curriculum and is a non examination subject. Level 3 can be studied at Coleg Sir Gar.