The impact of display in a geography classroom

 
The impact of display in a
geography classroom
 
Tom Sherlock         @MrSherlockGeog
Current ITE student (PGDipEd @ University Birmingham)
 
Highlight:
“Display is not limited to posters and pictures
 
Research questions
 
 
Are classroom displays disruptive?
 
 
How can we use display in geography classrooms to improve
learning?
 
 
Disruptive classrooms – review of research
 
Arguments into whether students 
retain focus
 in a ‘busy’ classroom
environment
Would 
assessment accuracy 
improve in ‘plain’ classrooms? A counter
argument of whether assessments should be completed outside of
the normal classroom?
 
Important note:
Much of the research has been conducted within Primary education. As
students get older they learn to 
regulate
 focused 
attention
 better.
 
Three main strands for effective display
 
Supporting students
Supporting teaching
Promoting an engaging learning environment
 
1. Support (for students)
 
Display can be used to:
 
Enhance and encourage geographical literacy
Simplify and clarify exam question terminology
 
Display doesn’t have
to be “on the wall”
 
Personal writing pads
for desks
 
-
Focus on geographical
literacy
 
-
Scaffolded sentence
starters and command
words
 
-
Generic SPaG support
 
2. Support (for teachers)
 
Display is a fundamental 
support
 mechanism for teaching 
geography
Geography is a subject that flourishes with visual representation. I
always look for any opportunity to use objects in the classroom to
model a concept or process.
My pick: 
Globes can be used to explain abstract thinking such as
visualising different map projections
 
Maps
 
I think maps are an essential in every geography classroom as they:
 
Change the way our students view the world
Challenge misconceptions about size/shape/proportion
Can visualise statistics for many topics (eg development/population)
Can stimulate geographical questioning and inquisition from students
 
Question Matrix
 
-
Students can visualise
how questions can link
together
 
-
Students can use the
matrix to create their
own geographical
questions (eg: starter for
a new topic)
 
-
Can be modelled into a
case study grid for
students to answer each
box with information
 
Including the ‘relevant’ geography
 
Geography in the news displays
:
To link curriculum content to ‘real world’ geography
Teachers can use current issues in activities/debating sessions
 
For ultimate efficiency have a weekly/monthly ‘student rota’ where students
work in teams to pick their favourite geography news articles and an opinion
panel.
 
3. Classroom Environment
 
One of the most effective uses of display is to promote a classroom
environment
 that is 
conducive to learning:
Engagement
Extensions (stretch and challenge)
Starters/plenaries
How does this link to Geography?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Research questions
 
Are classroom displays disruptive?
Little evidence to suggest significant impact on focus levels in Secondary
School. Although displays are not effective if they are static and serve no
specific purpose other than for visuals.
 
How can we use display in geography classrooms to improve learning?
Can support and enhance instructional delivery (teacher-led)
Can promote student engagement and enhance geographical literacy
Could help create an environment conducive to learning
 
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Effective display techniques in a geography classroom can support students in improving geographical literacy, aid teachers in enhancing their teaching methods, and create an engaging learning environment. This approach goes beyond traditional posters and pictures to include strategic use of maps, globes, and visual aids that challenge misconceptions, stimulate curiosity, and simplify complex concepts. Research questions explore the impact of classroom displays on student focus and assessment accuracy, highlighting the importance of thoughtful display implementation for optimal learning outcomes.


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  1. The impact of display in a geography classroom Tom Sherlock @MrSherlockGeog Current ITE student (PGDipEd @ University Birmingham) Highlight: Display is not limited to posters and pictures

  2. Research questions Are classroom displays disruptive? How can we use display in geography classrooms to improve learning?

  3. Disruptive classrooms review of research Arguments into whether students retain focusin a busy classroom environment Would assessment accuracy improve in plain classrooms? A counter argument of whether assessments should be completed outside of the normal classroom? Important note: Much of the research has been conducted within Primary education. As students get older they learn to regulate focused attention better.

  4. Three main strands for effective display Supporting students Supporting teaching Promoting an engaging learning environment

  5. 1. Support (for students) Display can be used to: Enhance and encourage geographical literacy Simplify and clarify exam question terminology

  6. Display doesnt have to be on the wall Personal writing pads for desks - Focus on geographical literacy - Scaffolded sentence starters and command words - Generic SPaG support

  7. 2. Support (for teachers) Display is a fundamental support mechanism for teaching geography Geography is a subject that flourishes with visual representation. I always look for any opportunity to use objects in the classroom to model a concept or process. My pick: Globes can be used to explain abstract thinking such as visualising different map projections

  8. Maps I think maps are an essential in every geography classroom as they: Change the way our students view the world Challenge misconceptions about size/shape/proportion Can visualise statistics for many topics (eg development/population) Can stimulate geographical questioning and inquisition from students

  9. Question Matrix - Students can visualise how questions can link together - Students can use the matrix to create their own geographical questions (eg: starter for a new topic) - Can be modelled into a case study grid for students to answer each box with information

  10. Including the relevant geography Geography in the news displays: To link curriculum content to real world geography Teachers can use current issues in activities/debating sessions For ultimate efficiency have a weekly/monthly student rota where students work in teams to pick their favourite geography news articles and an opinion panel.

  11. 3. Classroom Environment One of the most effective uses of display is to promote a classroom environment that is conducive to learning: Engagement Extensions (stretch and challenge) Starters/plenaries

  12. Promote geographical thinking live display live display How does this link to Geography?

  13. Research questions Are classroom displays disruptive? Little evidence to suggest significant impact on focus levels in Secondary School. Although displays are not effective if they are static and serve no specific purpose other than for visuals. How can we use display in geography classrooms to improve learning? Can support and enhance instructional delivery (teacher-led) Can promote student engagement and enhance geographical literacy Could help create an environment conducive to learning

  14. Overall assessment Overall assessment Display has the potential to significantly enhance learning in geography. Effective uses of display will be dynamic and serve a specific purpose. Having a good visualappeal of display is far lesseffective than regular communication with students of wheretofind and howtoaccess the information within them.

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