Background and Purpose
Connecting teachers and students to a deeper understanding of the world around them through Geographical Fieldwork experiences.
Kathy Jones
After graduating with a Bachelor of Environmental Science from Macquarie University in 2003, Kathy worked as an Environmental Consultant in contaminated land, learning many practical fieldwork skills in industry. In 2017 she began a Bachelor of Education (Secondary, Geography and Science: Bio & EES) and started working as an Environmental Educator, whilst studying, specialising in Fieldwork. Kathy has always spent a lot of time outdoors in the Australian bush and believes that if we are to truly understand how an environment functions we need to immerse ourselves whilst making observations and collecting data. She thoroughly enjoys educating people of all ages, not only in the function of an ecosystem but also geographically, understanding how humans have impacted upon it and how it is ultimately managed.
Fieldwork Connections
Through working in Environmental Education and tertiary studies to become a secondary school teacher, Kathy became acutely aware of the need for a deeper understanding of Geography through fieldwork. Fieldwork Connections aims to connect teachers and students to the world around them through simple, accessible and meaningful Geographical Fieldwork experiences, linked closely to Syllabus outcomes. These experiences are deeply rooted in the physical world and tie in closely with Science and STEM. Biophysical interactions are the bedrock of Geography, understanding these processes leads us to a deeper knowledge of how humans impact and manage their place and environment.
Fieldwork Connections specialises in:
an in-depth knowledge of the NSW Geography Syllabus with a focus on secondary education.
supporting teachers in integrating simple fieldwork into their classroom lessons.
deepening teacher understanding of interactions in natural and urban settings. This includes biophysical processes in the natural environment, catchment management and other human impacts on the natural environment.
training teachers and students to use simple and cost effective field equipment.
training teachers to design and implement Geographical Fieldwork in their Geography lessons.
available to travel to Sydney and regional areas.
New Stage 6 Syllabus 2024
Fieldwork Connections specialises in supporting teachers in Stage 6 fieldwork design and implementation including the Geographical Investigation (former SGP). A 2 hr seminar at your school helps your students design their inquiry questions and plan their primary data collection. The session includes simple fieldwork ideas and sampling techniques with accessible equipment.
