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1. Compassionate geography: using stakeholders to explore key geographical issuesClaire Cassidy (@clairecass)“I think [exploring stakeholder perspectives] is really important as it can help us learn about the human level of a geographical issue” (Year 9 student)

2. MY CONTEXTHead of Geography at the British School in the NetherlandsTeaching KS3, GCSE, A-level and IB GeographyOur school has over 80 nationalitiesPreviously teaching in Runcorn for 4 years teaching KS3, GCSE, A-level Geography and BTEC Leisure and Tourism

3. Student voice: Y8 – Y13 studentsHow useful do you find considering a range of stakeholder views/ perspectives in understanding a geographical issue? (1 limited use, 5 highly useful)Average rating: 4.67How far does exploring the stakeholders in a geographical issue ensure you are compassionate?Average rating: 4.11

4. Compassionate geography: using stakeholders to explore key geographical issuesWhy focus on the stakeholders? In the IB Diploma, Geography falls under the ‘Individuals and Societies’ section. This means that it ‘focuses on the interactions between individuals, societies and physical processes in both time and space’ (IBO, 2017).Stakeholders are an integral part of geographical understanding in the IB and referred to specifically in the subject guide and mark schemes for exam. A-level, GCSE and KS3 Geography also greatly benefit from the careful use of stakeholders to allow students to be compassionate geographers, understanding the specific context they are studying about.“Stakeholders enabled me to consider the differing views of this complex geographical issue, allowing me to have a more clear understanding of how the regeneration truly impacted on the area and the people” – Y12 student at BSN on Stratford Regeneration (A-level unit: Changing Places)

5. Question: How far does exploring the stakeholders in a geographical issue ensure you are compassionate?Response: “Exploring the stakeholders in a geographical issue ensures that I understand or try to see a certain point or situation from their perspective, making me compassionate towards them . However, these may be subjective or extremely specific and not applicable to the wider situation. Exploring too far (6 or 7 stakeholders) may prove to be ineffective” (Y12 student).Student task:Students would be given one of the 8 stakeholders and would write a speech from their perspectives on if the wall should be built. In groups they would then listen to the speeches and plot stakeholder opinions in a continumm. This led to;Brilliant pieces of creative writingGood knowledge of one perspectiveSome students understanding the importance of agencies such as DEFRA (but some having never heard of it)Meaning;Geographical knowledge was not at the forefrontStudents did not get an overall sense of the real stakeholders Compassionate to only one viewpointUsefulness of stakeholder opinion varied Students would remember the more unusual points e.g. protesters think children will skateboard along it. How I used to do it:

6. Enquiry point- power of different stakeholdersClear focus for perspectives – use and valueSpecific focus- roles of, and outcomes for. Case study- St Lucia SMMA

7. HOW TO BEST USE STAKEHOLDERS TO EXPLORE GEOGRAPHICAL ISSUES Top tips:Use stakeholders in very specific examples and case studiesUse a small number of stakeholders – 3 to 4 Use real stakeholders – not general groups e.g. local people Ensure you have a clear perspective for students to consider e.g. Value and use of coral reef ecosystems

8. Use stakeholders in very specific examples and case studiesGive a named example of where using stakeholder opinions has helped you to understand a complex geographical issueEconomic development in the Amazon and road building in Peru (Year 9)The gentrification of Stratford during the 2012 Olympics (Y12)Israel + Palestine conflict (Y9)Management of the Great Barrier Reef (Y12)Dark tourism e.g. Kibera slum tourism (Y8)Successful coastal management in St Lucia (SMMA) (Y12)

9. Geographic inquiryGeographic knowledge and understand How does using the tropical rainforest for economic development impacts stakeholders Stakeholders:Brazilian GovernmentNamed indigenous tribesOther communities in the AmazonWWFWHOConflicting land-use pressures in the Amazon to include;The lifestyles of indigenous communities in the Amazon rainforest (including Yamomami and other named tribes) and the threats to their traditional lifestyleThe views of stakeholders from the local (e.g. indigenous tribes), national (Brazilian government) and global (e.g. WWF) on the impacts of deforestation on biodiversity Road building in Peru - focused on the use of the road to boost economic development and quality of life in Peru and the perspectives of different stakeholdersPalm oil production in Malaysia to include;Reasons for the growth in palm oil production and the economic benefits for MalaysiaThe impact of palm oil production on the lifestyle of the Orang Asli and levels of biodiversity Applying these principles to a KS3 unit

10. Example:Economic development in the Amazon (Year 9)Specific example: Species loss due to economic activity in the AmazonStakeholders focus: Which species are a priority to protect for different stakeholdersUse stakeholders in very specific examples and case studiesUse a small number of stakeholders (3-4 seems to work well)Use real stakeholders – not general groups e.g. local peopleEnsure you have a clear perspective for students to consider e.g. Value and use of coral reef ecosystems

11. Specific stakeholders referred to by students:Peruvian and Brazilian government Tribes such as Yamomami, KayapoTown of Quince Mill and locals community viewsRural communities in Peru

12. Progression of using stakeholders in one unitIn this 6 mark question, student explored 3 different stakeholder perspectives in reference to this one statement. No overall opinion needed.This assessment question allowed students to draw on a wide range of stakeholder views from across the Tropical Rainforest unit as evidence to support their own opinionIn this short task, students consider the impact of mining on indigenous communities in the Amazon. One stakeholder and one specific example. What is the most worrying impact of mining in the Amazon rainforest for indigenous tribes?

13. Using real stakeholders allows us to be compassionate geographers Sub-topicSourceHow does it help build understanding and compassion?Palm oil and impact on the Orang Asli https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igSH1slGS5Q (7 minutes)Documentary created by AJ ContrastIn the voice of the Orang Asli Footage is simple and shows clear contrasts of before and afterDiscusses the views and traditions of the tribesNo facts or statistics Impacts of economic development on indigenous tribes in the Amazon https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-latin-america-42653619 BBC news reports on Kunumi MC and Demarcation (2018)Helps students relate to issueHighlights actions of indigenous tribesStudents may remember event – it went viral

14. SOME OF MY FAVOURITE RESOURCESTopicsResources for stakeholder voiceCommentsIsrael- Palestine conflict(Y9 SOW- Conflict)Our walled world – Guardian (2016) - https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2013/nov/walls#intro BBC Children of the Gaza War (2015)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TitydQ1waoA Includes video and written interviews with a range of individuals who lived near the wall. Also has sections on a wide range of border walls (USA, India, Brazil, Korea to name a few)Follows the stories of children on both sides of the conflict and allows the children to give their perspectives. Tropical Rainforests(Y9 SOW)Orang Asli (Malaysia) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igSH1slGS5Q Kunumi MC (Brazil) - https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-latin-america-42653619 As discussed in previous slide Stratford- London Olympics(Y12 Changing Places)London’s Olympic Legacy- Guardian (2012) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BsZxDAaTE0 Views of local residents on Carpenters Estate- gives clear stakeholder views and shows the struggles of the local residents affected by the regeneration. Good to use alongside other stakeholder views.Oceans (Y8 SOW on Oceans)BBC Documentary ‘Drowning in Plastic’ with Liz Bonnin (2017)Talks to a range of stakeholders along the Citarum River, Indonesia looking at why there is a plastic problems and what is being done to solve it at a local level - stakeholder voices are clear

15. SUMMARY: HOW TO BEST USE STAKEHOLDERS TO EXPLORE GEOGRAPHICAL ISSUES Use stakeholders in very specific examples and case studies Use a small number of stakeholders – 3 or 4 in detail is better than multiple at a surface level Use real stakeholders – where perspectives can be explored explicitly Ensure you have a clear perspective for students to consider- e.g. Value and use of coral reef ecosystems

16. Questions for you:what are your favourite stakeholder resources?How do you ensure you use stakeholders effectively and compassionately?

17. Thank your for listening!I am really keen to here your insights into using stakeholders effectively and compassionately I would love to see your favourite resources- please share on twitter! @clairecass