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It also provides guidance on how to prepare students for the Independent Investigation at A level as well as the AS fieldwork exam questions.  \nSome of the material has been created collaboratively, working with different partners such asthe Field Studies Council (FSC) , as well as using ideas and work from publications from the Geographical Association (GA) and RGS with IBG.  \nIt is worth noting that in a recent publication, Lambert & Reiss (2014) celebrate the wider benefits of fieldwork. These are summarised in Figure 1 below, from the perspective of benefits for students.  \n\n| Application and evaluation of knowledge and understanding | 􀁸 Develops skills in‘big data’, e.g. using passenger data for a local rail network\u003Cbr>􀁸 Helps you to handle data and develop statistical understanding\u003Cbr>􀁸 Helps with skills of literature research and selection of material; can develop synthesis skills\u003Cbr>􀁸 May help with technology skills, e.g. spreadsheet manipulation or analysis using GIS |\n| --- | --- |\n| Developing‘deeper’learning | 􀁸 Helps‘see’ things differently\u003Cbr>􀁸 Encourages caution and reflectivity in data analysis, as well as taking geographical meaning\u003Cbr>􀁸 Enables critical thinking and the ability to challenge existing models and assumptions\u003Cbr>􀁸 Helps with skills of reasoning as well as geographical curiosity |\n| Social\u003Cbr>dimensions | 􀁸 Helps foster independent learning\u003Cbr>􀁸 Creates an atmosphere for co-operation in problem-solving\u003Cbr>􀁸 Teaches the skills of procedure which will be transferable to other situations and subjects, e.g. following an enquiry-based process\u003Cbr>􀁸 Increases awareness of ethical considerations as part of the enquiry process, e.g. your impacts on a local environment. |\n\nFigure 1: The wider benefits of fieldwork  \nSource: adapted from Lambert and Reiss (2014) [http://www.field-studies](http://www.field-studies)[council.org/media/1252064/lambert-reiss-2014-fieldwork-report.pdf](council.org/media/1252064/lambert-reiss-2014-fieldwork-report.pdf)  \n(2) Fieldwork requirements and support   \na. AS (2-day requirement, preparing for written exams)  \nFieldwork planned at AS needs to be carefully considered in terms of developing progression from GCSE, not only in skills, but also in terms of approach and topic focus wherever possible. Students should be encouraged to take increased responsibility for the fieldwork planning and design so that this experience is seen as a pathway to the full GCE.  \nAt least two days of fieldwork (in total) relating to processes in physical and human geography need to be undertaken.  \nSome schools may however may want to deliver additional fieldwork to support and develop other aspects of learning, including: general fieldwork competencies, literature research, groupworking and data-processing skills. All of these will help prepare and up-skill students for the independent investigation as well as providing context and relevance to other aspects of the Edexcel AS course.  \nThe physical geography fieldwork is focused on investigating either glacial or coastal landscapes (processes, management aspects) .  \nThe human geography fieldwork is focused on either regenerating places or diverse places and can be completed in either ur","cbCaiaKgCOyCcTc6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaKgCOyCcTc6","pdf",6034140,71,"English","# Introduction\n# Fieldwork requirements and support\n## AS (2-day requirement, preparing for written exams)\n## Fieldwork pathways and stage skills description\n# Models for fieldwork delivery\n# The Geographical Enquiry Process\n# Planning, managing and delivering field trips with an AS focus\n# Field trips to focus on the Independent Investigation (NEA)\n# Combined trips: preparing both AS and A level students\n# References and further reading\n# Acknowledgements\n# Appendix 1\n# Appendix 2","[{\"question\":\"What does the Fieldwork Planner and Guide cover for Edexcel AS and A level Geography?\",\"answer\":\"It provides theoretical underpinning and targeted practical advice for conducting geography fieldwork under the 2016 Edexcel specifications, including preparation for the A level Independent Investigation and support for AS fieldwork exam questions.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the AS fieldwork requirements described in the guide?\",\"answer\":\"AS fieldwork planned for this stage must support progression from GCSE. 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