Projects / Themes
The GEES Subject Centre's vision for the future of the disciplines in higher education recognises a variety of key themes that are of particular relevance to geography, earth and environmental sciences. These themes provide a framework around which to categorise our activities and resources. These themes have been addressed through publications, events, case studies, networks and small and large-scale projects, and all of the resources associated with them can be found by searching our Resource Database. In addition, this section provides an overview of the key issues and resources under each theme, together with notifications of current and forthcoming activities.
The GEES Subject Centre's vision for the future of the disciplines in higher education
Extract from the GEES Strategic Plan 2006-2009 (MS Word - 97 KB)
Vision: (The vision is an inspirational, future-orientated view that defines what the GEES Subject Centre is trying to achieve)
"The GEES disciplines will further develop their commitment to enhancing the learning experience for all students from Foundation to Postgraduate level. Active learning will be a still stronger component of the GEES curricula and activities such as fieldwork, lab work and problem-based learning will play significant roles in the GEES student experience. GEES students will further develop and build on their current effective capacity for handling the challenges of professional life through a strong commitment to employability, careers and lifelong learning. Equally important, curricula will be developed which promote global and local citizenship and provide GEES students with an informed understanding of sustainable development and other globally critical issues. In developing these curricula, the GEES disciplines will be mindful of the benefits of pluralism and diversity in curriculum design and in learning and teaching methods. The Subject Centre will work within an HE environment in which excellence and innovation in learning and teaching are encouraged and rewarded, and in which continuing professional development is an integral and important part of professional life for all GEES academic and support staff. There will be a strengthened commitment to the scholarship of learning and teaching as the basis for an enriched student learning experience."