David Alcock, is a geography teacher, teaching and learning champion at Bradford Grammar school as well as a writer and presenter.
David joined John to discuss, among other things, his concept of 'Hopeful geography', which he has developed over a number years of work of and reflection.
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Links from the pod
David's blog
'Optimism, progress and geography – celebration and calibration' - David' article for Teaching Geography
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