'I didn't have any teachers that looked like me'
Sharing the experiences of Black, Asian, and minority ethnic geography teachers
Over the summer of 2021 we invited BAME geographers who had been supported through our Geography Initial Teacher Training Scholarships programme to discuss and share their experiences of studying and teaching geography.
In total, eight participants took part in three focus groups. They explored a range of issues through semi structured discussions spanning their motivations for choosing geography, their experiences of studying geography, and their training and professional practice as geography teachers.
The views expressed in this report, unless otherwise referenced, are those of the participants who contributed to the discussions.
Geography of geography: the evidence base
Geography of geography: the evidence base for those who are (and are not) progressing from GCSE to A Level to university.
Young people's views on subject choices, further study and careers
What motivates young people's choices of subjects to study at school and university, and what influences their career choices?
What do young people think about geography?
Why is there a lower uptake of geography at A Level and at university by students from lower socio-economic backgrounds and minority ethnic groups?