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Just been browsing a draft copy of the new Travelbound brochure for 2010
There's a particularly good introduction that I wrote on the importance of fieldwork as part of a geographical education...

A few quotes from the piece...

Fieldwork is an essential part of a geographical education. It provides some of the most memorable moments of students’ school careers, and residential trips offer a chance for teachers to develop relationships forged in common experiences, and shared memories of inspiring places and events.

Geography without fieldwork has been described as being ‘like science without experiments. As a subject, it also has a long and honourable connection with exploration and discovery. This spirit of enquiry about the world is a vital component of the subject. The development of an understanding and appreciation of the world’s diversity is an essential part of being a global citizen. It also offers a chance to work with other curriculum subjects, practise languages and delve into history.

Students need a taste of the awe and wonder of locations outside the UK. They will then appreciate the world’s fragility, and learn to be more ‘critical’ of the impact of their actions.

Why not take a look at the tours that Travelbound offer ?

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