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GEOGRAPHY -2011 (4GE0)

Geography is one of the most popular subjects taught at the Academy. Apart from regular lessons, the department engages students in various endeavours such as environmental conservation exercise, field trips and project based research.

Key features and benefits of the specification

The specification revolves around great issues of this age – global change; both natural and human. Geography as a subject holds great promise to our youth today because it instills a sense of duty to the society and the environment. The study of Geography helps our students to gain an insight into the world of objective reality. To this end, they develop skills, intellect and values necessary to make sound judgments on issues that pose moral dilemma. Therefore, the study of Geography is timely and very essential.

We offer IGCSE curriculum under the Edexcel Board.

Key aims of the subject

• To actively engage students in the study of geography, developing them as effective and independent students and as critical and reflective thinkers with enquiring minds.
• To develop a knowledge and understanding of key geographical concepts and an appreciation of the relevance of these concepts to our changing world.
• To develop an appreciation of the differences and similarities between people’s views, environments, societies and cultures.
• To further students’ understanding of their responsibilities as global citizens and how they can contribute to a future that is sustainable and inclusive.
• To enable students to develop and apply their learning to the real world through fieldwork and other out-of-classroom activities.
• To enable students to use geographical skills, appropriate technologies, enquiry and analysis.

Subject content / topics

Section A: The natural environment and people

Unit 1: River environments

Unit 2: Coastal environments

Unit 3: Hazardous environments

Section B: People and their environments

Unit 4: Economic activity and energy

Unit 5: Ecosystems and rural environments

Unit 6: Urban environments

Section C: Global issues

Unit 7: Fragile environments

Unit 8: Globalisation and migration

Unit 9: Development and human welfare

There are no compulsory topics. Centers can teach five topics and students answer five questions in the examination; two units from section A, two units from section B and one unit from section C

Department of Geography

The Geography department at Oshwal Academy Nairobi Junior High is very confident about its duty and character. We are well resourced, with a considerable number of students opting to study the subject at IGCSE.

The department has well qualified and experienced teachers. The members of the department are:

• Mr. Oremo – In charge
• Mrs. Beig
• Mr. Mutuma
• Mr. Nding’u
• Ms. Wanyonyi

Methodology of Teaching

Our approach to teaching geography involves the use of a wide range of opportunities across learning continuum- from teacher directed to more open-ended student directed work. Consequently, the use of fieldwork, ICT, debate on topical events, inner reflection, role play and art activities form an integral part of our teaching strategy.

Achievements

We are also proud of our IGCSE exam results. We have made the following achievements:

• 100% pass at IGCSE “O” levels year after the year
• Top student in geography in Kenya in May/June 2010 IGCSE examination