One week on from ResearchEd Yorkshire a final reflection drawing on the closing session & bringing together links to all six of my reflections from the day. robgeogchambers.substack.com/p/one-week-o... #rEDYorkshire

One Week On: Reflections from researchED Yorkshire

Six sessions, six reflections and the value of taking time to think about what evidence might mean for practice

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Really interesting listening to @topsypage.bsky.social on the importance of oracy. A useful reminder that it is not just about speaking, but also listening, responding, justifying ideas and giving all pupils opportunities to contribute. #oracy

The DfE’s September consultation on National Curriculum programmes of study and GCSE subject content will be a crucial opportunity for geography teachers to have their say. robgeogchambers.substack.com/p/preparing-... #geography #geographyteacher

Preparing for Geography Curriculum and Assessment Reform

The decisions that will shape subject content, assessment and future specifications. Why the next stage is crucial, and why every geography teacher’s voice matters.

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I’ve written a new reflection on @clairebadger.bsky.social’s ResearchED Yorkshire session, "Great Explanations", exploring the the curse of expertise, examples & non-examples, defining features & modelling, specifically through a geographical lens. robgeogchambers.substack.com/p/why-great-...

Why Great Explanations Need Careful Thought.

The curse of expertise, disciplinary thinking and what this means for geography (reflections on Claire Badger's ResearchEd Yorkshire Talk "Great Explanations").

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A brilliant reflection on Rachel Ball's (@mrsball.bsky.social) ResearchEd Yorkshire session 👏 If you're interested in what it really takes to turn professional development into lasting changes in classroom practice, @rob-geog.bsky.social 's blog below is well worth a read 👇

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I’ve written a Substack post on Rachel Ball’s @mrsball.bsky.social ResearchEd Yorkshire session on professional development robgeogchambers.substack.com/p/profession... exploring the gap between knowing & doing, & the mechanisms that help CPD actually change classroom practice. @steplab.bsky.social

Really worrying! Exeter is not an isolated case; it is part of a wider pattern across UK higher education with humanities, arts & social sciences under particular pressure. Course reductions or closures in these areas should concern anyone who cares about the breadth and purpose of higher education.

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Something deeply troubling & shocking is happening at Exeter University*, where a mass cull of staff is planned, even though it's in surplus. No good justifications given. @jamesgdyke.info provides the details: www.technosphere.earth/the-bonfire-... *Disclosure: I have a Visiting Fellowship here. +🧵

I’ve written a Substack post on Bradley Busch’s @bradleybusch.bsky.social ResearchEd Yorkshire session on resilience. robgeogchambers.substack.com/p/researched... The post explores how resilience is shaped by classroom culture, expectations & the conditions teachers create. @innerdrive.bsky.social

ResearchEd Reflections: Developing Resilience

Reflections on Bradley Busch’s researchED Yorkshire session and how we can create the conditions to develop resilient students.

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I’ve written a Substack post on Rachel Ball’s @mrsball.bsky.social ResearchEd Yorkshire session on professional development robgeogchambers.substack.com/p/profession... exploring the gap between knowing & doing, & the mechanisms that help CPD actually change classroom practice. @steplab.bsky.social

Professional Development That Changes Practice

Reflections on Rachel Ball’s researchED Yorkshire session: the mechanisms of professional development that make classroom change more likely

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I’ve written a Substack post on Kate Jones’ l ResearchEd Yorkshire session, Making Feedback Matter. substack.com/@robgeogcham... The post explores how feedback can be made more understandable, helpful and actionable, without creating unnecessary workload.

From Feedback Given to Feedback Used

Reflections on Kate Jones’ researchEd Yorkshire session, "Making Feedback Matter" and why the value of feedback lies not in how much we give, but in what students do with it.

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I’ve written a Substack post on David Goodwin’s @mrgoodwin23.bsky.social ResearchEd Yorkshire session, "What Are They Thinking?" robgeogchambers.substack.com/p/making-thi... The post explores why checking for understanding needs to be planned carefully if we are to avoid teaching in the dark.

Making Thinking Visible

Reflections on checking for understanding, intellectual preparation and David Goodwin’s rEDYorkshire 2026 talk “What Are They Thinking?”

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I’ve written up a substack post reflecting on Pedro De Bruyckere’s @thebandb.bsky.social ResearchEd Yorkshire keynote on collective efficacy robgeogchambers.substack.com/p/the-power-.... The post explores what collective teacher & student efficacy might mean for leaders, departments and classrooms.

The Power of Together

Reflections on Dr Pedro De Bruyckere’s ResearchEd Yorkshire 2026 keynote, collective teacher efficacy, and the emerging idea of collective student efficacy

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My latest substack post is a personal reflection on curriculum booklets:what they can do well, what needs to sit around them, and the potential pitfalls. Booklets can support curriculum coherence, non-specialist teaching & workload but only when used thoughtfully. open.substack.com/pub/robgeogc...

Curriculum Booklets: Conditions for Success — A Personal Reflection

Bookletised curricula can be powerful, but their success depends on the curriculum thinking, teacher expertise and professional culture that sit around them.

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The third and final part of my GIS Disconnect series is now published. This one look at progression, entitlement and building GIS capability across the curriculum journey. The more important GIS becomes beyond schools, the more important these conversations feel. substack.com/home/post/p-... #GIS

Geography, GIS and the Question of Progression (The GIS Disconnect Part 3)

The Importance of Building GIS Capability Over Time

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Really Interesting article- growing up surrounded by technology does not ensure digital literacy. Many students are highly confident using technology socially,yet struggle with foundational digital skills needed for education & the workplace. pedagogyandthehumancondition.substack.com/p/the-ironic...

The Ironic Digital Illiteracy of Students

No, seriously, my students have low digital proficiency.

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Second post in a short series on purposeful digital design exploring the benefits of a trust-wide Scholar Resource Hubs built using SharePoint and how digital spaces can support scholars. "Scholar Revision Hubs: From Principle to Practice" open.substack.com/pub/robgeogc...

Scholar Revision Hubs: From Principle to Practice

Creating trust-wide access to curriculum support, revision, and intervention

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Starting a short series reflecting on my experiences with digital learning and recent work using SharePoint to support Geography across a trust—exploring how purposeful design can better direct students’ learning while also saving time and improving efficiency for staff. substack.com/home/post/p-...

Designing Digital Learning with Purpose

Thinking about SharePoint through the lens of teaching and learning

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Been exploring the use of AI to support EAL students with the aim of breaking down barriers to learning - first reflections on the process here.... substack.com/home/post/p-...

Looking forward to launching our new KS3 Geography Scholar Hub with our Geography Subject Community this week! Helping students revise smarter with knowledge organisers, flashcards, podcasts & online testing. Perfect prep for upcoming assessments! Learn.Thrive.Succeed. #geography #geographyteacher

Rob Chambers - finally started a substack - first post personal reflections to mark the end to Geography Awareness Week. robgeogchambers.substack.com?r=1yltbg&utm...

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Geography educator of 26 years. National Geography Lead in a large MAT. GA Trustee, RGS Fellow, Chartered Geographer. Award-winning teacher who loves landscapes, everyday geography, music & making thi...

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"Things work when teaching & learning policies focus on principles that can be applied by subject experts in different ways, rather than on practices which are expected to be seen across the school, regardless of whether they work or not." @greeborunner.bsky.social & @ensermark.bsky.social in 👇

As teachers we must balance pedagogy with subject knowledge. Research helps us stay current & avoid stereotypes - my reflection on how resources such as @ConversationUK can support busy teachers in doing just that. #geography #geographyteacher #research www.linkedin.com/pulse/teachi...

Teaching Beyond Pedagogy: Engaging with Research, Updating What We Teach

At ResearchEd last weekend, there was a palpable buzz in the packed hall as the brilliant Tom Bennett introduced the day reminding me of the familiar excitement that comes from engaging with the lates...

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"Handled well, exam analysis doesn’t have to be a chore. It can be an opportunity - a chance to reflect, refine & refocus. If we approach it in this way, we ensure the lessons we learn from one cohort benefit the next." @ensermark.bsky.social: www.tes.com/magazine/tea... @tesmagazine.bsky.social

How to use exam results to improve teaching and learning

As heads of department get to work analysing the summer’s GCSE and A-level results, Mark Enser offers his advice for making the process productive, rather than tedious

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It was great to see a Geography specific session at #ResearchEd25 with @mildthing99.bsky.social discussing how GIS can become 'part of the furniture'. Here are a few of my reflections / key takeaways from the session. linkedin.com/pulse/resear... #geography #GIS #geographyteacher #ESRI #arcgis

ResearchEd - 2025 - Reflections Part 3 - Brendan Conway - How can GIS become 'part of the furniture'?

I was delighted to see a Geography-specific session at this year’s ResearchEd, with the brilliant Brendan Conway speaking about GIS. Ironically, whilst GIS is very much “part of the furniture” in mode...

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Another summary of key takeaways from a @researchED1 2025 session - Reflections Part 2 - The Scaffolding Effect www.linkedin.com/pulse/resear... via @LinkedIn - #researched #cpd #geographteacher

ResearchEd - 2025 - Reflections Part 2 - Alex Fairlamb & Rachel Ball: The Scaffolding Effect

Another highlight from my day at ResearchEd London was the session by Alex Fairlamb (Senior Leader in charge of Teaching and Learning) and Rachel Ball (Coaching Development Lead at Steplab) on The Sca...

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I very much enjoyed @researchED on Saturday and have been reflecting on some key takeaways from some of the sessions I attended - the first being a session on "What are they thinking?" by the brilliant David Goodwin www.linkedin.com/pulse/resear...

ResearchEd - 2025 - Reflections Part 1 - What are they thinking?

I thoroughly enjoyed Saturday’s ResearchEd in London – a great opportunity to re-engage with the latest research-informed thinking from some excellent speakers. My first session was with the brilliant...

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‘Completely unexpected’: Antarctic sea ice may be in terminal decline due to rising Southern Ocean salinity theconversation.com/completely-u...

‘Completely unexpected’: Antarctic sea ice may be in terminal decline due to rising Southern Ocean salinity

Scientists once thought Antarctica might hold onto its sea ice as the world warmed. No longer.

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The Bangladesh delta is under a dangerous level of strain, analysis reveals theconversation.com/the-banglade...

The Bangladesh delta is under a dangerous level of strain, analysis reveals

A new study is the first to define a safe operating space for the rivers of the Bangladesh delta.

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I've been reflecting a lot on work we are doing in developing subject communities and the Geography Subject Community I am responsible for. I'm starting to pull these initial reflections together as a series of posts www.linkedin.com/pulse/subjec... #geography #geographyteacher #curriculum

Subject Communities: A Shared Space for Professional Growth and Curriculum Coherence

Reflections from our INSET day and the evolving work of our Geography Subject Community Last week, we held our trust-wide INSET day at Astrea Academy Trust, launching the next phase of our Common Core...

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Thank you to all the fabulous #geographers in our @astreaacademies Geography Subject Community for all your hard work! thankateacher.co.uk/nationalthan...

Gutted I can't be at the final @elprogramme.bsky.social conference today - but what a brilliant year of CPD it has been - make sure you check it out and enroll for the 2025-26 programme here www.knowledgehub.org.uk/elp.html #teacher #CPD

The Exemplary Leadership Programme

The Exemplary Leadership Programme - a grassroots movement driving school improvement.

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