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GIS for EAL: enhancing understanding and progression
Thursday April 9, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 BST
T210
This session will explore how geographical information systems (GIS) can support English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners in developing map skills and geographical understanding. Drawing on research, it shares practical strategies, lesson sequences and assessment approaches to embed GIS meaningfully into teaching. The session aims to illustrate the positive difference a GIS-focused approach can generate for EAL, and all, pupils. 
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avatar for Thomas Bever

Thomas Bever

Postgraduate Student, University of Edinburgh
Thomas Bever is a postgraduate student at the University of Edinburgh and has recently completed his Geography PGCE at King's College London. His research is focussed on the use of geographical information syste(GIS) to support students to whom English is and Additional Language (EAL... Read More →
GIS for EAL GA Conf pdf
Thursday April 9, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 BST
T210
  Secondary, Lecture

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