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The Association of Geography Teachers of
Ireland was founded in 1961 to promote the interests of Geography and of
Geography teaching.
Branches exist throughout of Ireland. The AGTI is
recognised as being one of the strongest and most vigorous of the
subject associations in Irish secondary education.
The Association revised it's constitution
in 2009. A new National Executive facilitates the work of Branches.
Constitution of the AGTI
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Membership
of the AGTI
is open to all who are involved in the teaching of Geography. Full membership included the receipt of Geographical Viewpoint, the
Association's journal, The GeoPoint newsletter, preferential rates
at conference and participation
in all
activities
of the Association.
The cost of 2011-12
membership is €25. Associate membership is available to students and retired members
of the Association at €15 per annum.
Individual
membership form
For further information write to:
Mrs. Jane
Brook,
'Hebron', Glenmore,
Blessington, Co. Wicklow.
Tel:
045 891213
E-Mail:
janebrook2@eircom.net
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There is a programme of lectures, seminars, workshops and field outings
from September to June.
An Annual Event of special significance is the Gwenda Hurst Memorial
Lecture which usually takes place in the Autumn in Dublin. An Annual conference
is held in the Autumn, either in Dublin or at one of the AGTI Branches.
Advice and aid is given to organisations such as Aer Lingus and Radio
Telifis Eireann and the Ordnance Survey with respect to schemes and programmes
which benefit the teaching of Geography. Members are informed about events
of Geographical interest including lectures, fieldtrips and exhibitions.
The Association sometimes joins with other organisations in sponsoring
such events and endeavours to promote the interests of Geography and Geography
Teaching whenever the need and opportunity arise.
Other Activities include -
Publication and distribution of
Geographical
Viewpoint an annual publication which enjoys an international
reputation as a journal relating to Geography teaching.
The
Association also produces a regular newsletter called GeoPoint which
contains detail of upcoming events as well as useful information and
links on current events of interest to geography teachers.
Making the views of Geography teachers known to the Department
of Education, the SEC and the Inspectorate in ways such as representation on the syllabus committees
for the certificate courses and submissions to the Department of an
annual assessment of examination papers.
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Currently recognised branches are:
North Munster
North East (Navan)
Ballina
East Central (Dublin)
South East
National Executive and
Branches
We are looking to re-establish branches in Galway and
Cork. If you are interested in setting up a Branch of the AGTI,
funding is available to do so.
Please contact
Peter Lydon for more details.
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