SAGTA

A Network for Professional Growth of Geography Teachers in Southern Africa

NPC #2017/035104/08

New addition to Prep-share Primary school prep-share folder now live!

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Webinars 2020

Contact [email protected] for bookings:

Next webinars:

9 October 2020, 16:00 - 17:00

Bridget Fleming and team to show updated Topo Map Downloader

22 October 2020, 15:00 – 16:00

Associate Professor at NWU, Aubrey Golightly to unpack Problem-Based Learning in the Geography classroom

Covid-19 Teacher Support

Contact [email protected] with any queries:

Topo Map & OPM Downloader

How the downloader works:

Online Teaching Resources

How to access teacher resources:

How to apply for SAGTA membership

Printable Form

Online Form

Benefits of membership

SAGTA biannual e-journal
Up-skilling opportunities (attending workshops and accredited courses)
Promote Geo-sciences and Spatial IT (GIS and Remote Sensing) as a career option to students and learners
Membership includes membership of the AAG (American Association of Geographers)
Communicate and share with the local geography community

Vacancies (for Teachers looking for a post and for schools advertising posts)
Resource sharing (access to lesson preparation, digital lessons, assessment tasks and examinations)
Student and learner development (Expos and Olympiads - Geography and GIS)
Networking opportunities
Funding opportunities to attend International Conferences

Cynthia Dibben (Head of Awards Committee) presenting Brandon Louw with the ‘Contribution to Geography’ award.

Pam Esterhuysen (SAGTA Chair 2019-2020) presenting Vusi Masuku with the ‘Contribution to Geography’ award.