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Enhancing Fieldwork Futures: race and inclusion in Geography field trips

Tom, E., Waite, C. and Tucker, F. (2022) Enhancing Fieldwork Futures: race and inclusion in Geography field trips. Poster presented to: University of Northampton Learning and Teaching Conference 2022, Waterside, 2022-06-23 - 2022-06-23.

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Abstract:
Fieldwork is integral to studying Geography. It is recognized in the QAA Subject Benchmark (2022) and in the requirements for accreditation by the professional body (RGS-IBG, no date). Fieldwork has pedagogical and social benefits (Marvell and Sim 2018; Stokes et al. 2011; Wheeler et al. 2011). Maximising out-of-class academic experiences increases informal interactions among students and staff, enabling the development of ‘field-based learning communities’ (Skop, 2014). However, recent research has exposed counter-narratives to this, in terms of inclusivity and accessibility for participants, particularly in relation to ‘protected characteristics’ (UK Equality Act, 2010) such as race (Foster, 2021; Hughes, 2016), disability (Lawrence and Dowey, 2022) and sexuality (Sou, 2021). This project draws upon interviews with students to explore how Geography fieldwork can be made more accessible and inclusive to Global Ethnic Majority students.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Fieldwork, Geography, Inclusion, Race and ethnicity
Creators:
Tom, E., Waite, C. and Tucker, F.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
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Date:
23 June 2022
Date Type:
Publication
Journal or Publication Title:
University of Northampton Learning and Teaching Conference 2022
Event Title:
University of Northampton Learning and Teaching Conference 2022
Event Dates:
2022-06-23 - 2022-06-23
Event Location:
Waterside
Event Type:
Other
Language:
English
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
No
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