Photos I took are now on Flikr. Search for user name Tudorgeog. I've still to add comments on location ....
If any of you have any useful ones to add please bring them in on a memory stick and we'll share them. Sadly, they can't have any of you posing on them as permission has not been requested:) ... leave those for the classroom display or the leavers book!
Friday 25 April 2008
Tuesday 15 April 2008
ENQUIRY B _ Methodology - SASQ
Shopping quality and street appearance classification
Locate 10 points across Solihull on A4 base map from CBD to edge.
Describe the table used to help classify shopping quality and street attractiveness.
How will you assess shopping quality? What does a low score for a location indicate?
Include example of classification table, explain how you will decide the scoring of one location –will you rely on one individual’s perception or discuss opinions as a group – reasons?
Why will this method be useful - Link to hypothesis
Locate 10 points across Solihull on A4 base map from CBD to edge.
Describe the table used to help classify shopping quality and street attractiveness.
How will you assess shopping quality? What does a low score for a location indicate?
Include example of classification table, explain how you will decide the scoring of one location –will you rely on one individual’s perception or discuss opinions as a group – reasons?
Why will this method be useful - Link to hypothesis
ENQUIRY B - Questionnaire
Possible questions could relate to:
*Length of travel
*Mode of travel
*Reason for visit
*Length of visit
*Frequency of visit
*Satisfied with range of goods/ shops
*Types of shops visited – see classification
*Maintenance of Solihull CBD
*Shopping patterns – other locations
*Reason for shopping in Solihull – advantages e.g. Convenience, range, accessibility, environment etc.
*Disadvantages of Solihull CBD
*Any facility lacking / suggestions for improving
*Rate Quality of goods sold
*How do they rate the appearance of Solihull?
*Parking facilities / provision
*Cleanliness / Environment
*Safety / pedestrianisation
*Length of travel
*Mode of travel
*Reason for visit
*Length of visit
*Frequency of visit
*Satisfied with range of goods/ shops
*Types of shops visited – see classification
*Maintenance of Solihull CBD
*Shopping patterns – other locations
*Reason for shopping in Solihull – advantages e.g. Convenience, range, accessibility, environment etc.
*Disadvantages of Solihull CBD
*Any facility lacking / suggestions for improving
*Rate Quality of goods sold
*How do they rate the appearance of Solihull?
*Parking facilities / provision
*Cleanliness / Environment
*Safety / pedestrianisation
When designing your questionnaire, consider ...
*Size of sample
*Layout – tally table, individual questionnaire,
*Number of questions
*Aims of questions – street appearance and shopping quality
*Types of questions – open ended / multiple choice/ closed questions – why?- consider ease of answering and easier to collate data and identify patterns
Any open ended questions – why?
*Reasons for specific questions
Questions need to be (i) short clear and easy to understand (ii) relevant to hypotheses (iii) in a logical and sensible order
Will your questionnaire be hand written or word processed – why?
Will you ask the questions and fill in the answers or did people do it for themselves – why?
Will you follow any selection procedures for asking people or will you try to select examples from each age and gender category – why? Bias?
Will you remain in one location to ask questions or choose different locations? – reasons?
How many questionnaireswill you conduct?
ENQUIRY B - Methodology
1. Shopping quality and street appearance survey
2. Questionnaire – purpose to gather information about the advantages an disadvantages of shopping in the CBD, shopping quality and street appearance – link to hypothesis …. What do you hope to prove?
3. Pedestrian count
4. Photographs
2. Questionnaire – purpose to gather information about the advantages an disadvantages of shopping in the CBD, shopping quality and street appearance – link to hypothesis …. What do you hope to prove?
3. Pedestrian count
4. Photographs
ENQUIRY B - Hypothesis
General Aim
to investigate the shopping quality and street appearance within the CBD.
Many people are attracted to a shopping area by its perceived quality and appearance.
Hypothesis – Decide a maximum of three hypotheses. Examples may include …
1. Shopping quality will deteriorate as you move away from the CBD because
2. Expect to find large crowds in the centre of the CBD because
3. Central shopping area is likely to be pedestrianised because
to investigate the shopping quality and street appearance within the CBD.
Many people are attracted to a shopping area by its perceived quality and appearance.
Hypothesis – Decide a maximum of three hypotheses. Examples may include …
1. Shopping quality will deteriorate as you move away from the CBD because
2. Expect to find large crowds in the centre of the CBD because
3. Central shopping area is likely to be pedestrianised because
Sunday 13 April 2008
ENQUIRY A – DATA PRESENTATION
Look at the assessment criteria.....
Level 1 The candidate uses a limited range of basic techniques, some of
which are ICT based, to present the information and express ideas with some degree of accuracy.
Level 2 The candidate uses accurately a range of techniques, some of which are ICT based, to present and develop the information; and express ideas with considerable accuracy in the use of English.
Level 3 The candidate uses accurately a range of more complex techniques, some of which are ICT based, to present and develop the information appropriate to their investigation; and express ideas in a clear, fluent and logical form using precise and appropriate English
Task 4.1
Colour each category of the land use classification key and then colour the A3 base map accordingly.
Task 4.2
Compile a tally chart to show the number of establishments in each of the land use categories
e.g.
Category Tally Frequency total %
A IIII 4 9
Task 4.3
Include a well annotated photograph which show buildings in a range of categories
Task 4.4 A4 maps
On one A4 map - colour all shops in one colour and all offices and public buildings in a second colour. What pattern emerges? ask yourself why?
Look back to your individual hypothesis, does this lend itself to mapping? Did you expect to find any residential properties, industrial premises or vacant properties.
With all maps remember to add a key and title
Level 1 The candidate uses a limited range of basic techniques, some of
which are ICT based, to present the information and express ideas with some degree of accuracy.
Level 2 The candidate uses accurately a range of techniques, some of which are ICT based, to present and develop the information; and express ideas with considerable accuracy in the use of English.
Level 3 The candidate uses accurately a range of more complex techniques, some of which are ICT based, to present and develop the information appropriate to their investigation; and express ideas in a clear, fluent and logical form using precise and appropriate English
Task 4.1
Colour each category of the land use classification key and then colour the A3 base map accordingly.
Task 4.2
Compile a tally chart to show the number of establishments in each of the land use categories
e.g.
Category Tally Frequency total %
A IIII 4 9
Task 4.3
Include a well annotated photograph which show buildings in a range of categories
Task 4.4 A4 maps
On one A4 map - colour all shops in one colour and all offices and public buildings in a second colour. What pattern emerges? ask yourself why?
Look back to your individual hypothesis, does this lend itself to mapping? Did you expect to find any residential properties, industrial premises or vacant properties.
With all maps remember to add a key and title
ENQUIRY A - Methodology
Look at the marking guidelines....
Level 1 The candidate identifies a question or issue and lists the methods used in obtaining the information. Selection, observation and recording uses a limited range of basic techniques.
Level 2 The candidate identifies a question or issue, the sequence of investigation and describes the methods used in obtaining the information. Selection, observation, collection and recording uses a range of appropriate techniques. The work is organised and planned and shows some evidence of the development of tasks
Level 3 The candidate identifies a question or issue and explains why that particular question or issue was chosen. The candidate describes the sequence of investigation, the methods used in obtaining the information and explains why the methods selected are relevant to their investigation. Selection observation, collection and recording uses a comprehensive range of appropriate techniques. The work is well organised, planned and shows evidence of originality and initiative by the candidate.
So what were your methods?
Given A3 blank base map and simple land use classification – why, what advantage was it to have this given to you rather than you produce your own?
Include a copy of the classification key. Explain how you completed the map. What are the alternative ways of recording this information? Which method did you select? why?
On the day – what did you do?
Observational skills – different types of ground floor land use.
Explain how you recorded your results – by recording relevant letters for each shop/building onto the base map. Used a key rather than noting shop names or types of goods – speed of data collection and clearer for interpretation and analysis of data. Lots of buildings.
Simple method and accurate – completed whole map in short? Amount of time
Include example of map showing results
Why did you map this yourselves? Observation and recording the ground floor land uses by yourselves was more reliable than using published data – you could ensure that information was up to date and correct. Although Touchwood leaflets had shop names, didn’t say what goods were sold and also such literature was not available for High St, Mell Square etc.
Working in a group – enabled you to discuss and decide any land use which was difficult to categorise on the key – accuracy, reliability. Were there any buildings that fitted in >1 category?
LINK EACH METHODS TO A PARTICULAR HYPOTHESIS - justify why you are doing it!
How do you intend to present your findings – why have you selected these methods?
A3 map according to show results of ground floor land use survey.
A3 map divided into squares and noting dominant land use
of the grid or A3 map divided into concentric zones or overlay zone showing the dominant land use of the zone
A4 maps which relate specifically to your hypotheses e.g. showing car parks, vacant premises and public buildings or showing shops and offices.
Tally chart and graph to show % of land use in the CBD
Photographs
Detailed labelling – minimum of 4 - 5 labels
Level 1 The candidate identifies a question or issue and lists the methods used in obtaining the information. Selection, observation and recording uses a limited range of basic techniques.
Level 2 The candidate identifies a question or issue, the sequence of investigation and describes the methods used in obtaining the information. Selection, observation, collection and recording uses a range of appropriate techniques. The work is organised and planned and shows some evidence of the development of tasks
Level 3 The candidate identifies a question or issue and explains why that particular question or issue was chosen. The candidate describes the sequence of investigation, the methods used in obtaining the information and explains why the methods selected are relevant to their investigation. Selection observation, collection and recording uses a comprehensive range of appropriate techniques. The work is well organised, planned and shows evidence of originality and initiative by the candidate.
So what were your methods?
- Base map and classification key
- Annotated photographs
Given A3 blank base map and simple land use classification – why, what advantage was it to have this given to you rather than you produce your own?
Include a copy of the classification key. Explain how you completed the map. What are the alternative ways of recording this information? Which method did you select? why?
On the day – what did you do?
Observational skills – different types of ground floor land use.
Explain how you recorded your results – by recording relevant letters for each shop/building onto the base map. Used a key rather than noting shop names or types of goods – speed of data collection and clearer for interpretation and analysis of data. Lots of buildings.
Simple method and accurate – completed whole map in short? Amount of time
Include example of map showing results
Why did you map this yourselves? Observation and recording the ground floor land uses by yourselves was more reliable than using published data – you could ensure that information was up to date and correct. Although Touchwood leaflets had shop names, didn’t say what goods were sold and also such literature was not available for High St, Mell Square etc.
Working in a group – enabled you to discuss and decide any land use which was difficult to categorise on the key – accuracy, reliability. Were there any buildings that fitted in >1 category?
LINK EACH METHODS TO A PARTICULAR HYPOTHESIS - justify why you are doing it!
How do you intend to present your findings – why have you selected these methods?
A3 map according to show results of ground floor land use survey.
A3 map divided into squares and noting dominant land use
of the grid or A3 map divided into concentric zones or overlay zone showing the dominant land use of the zone
A4 maps which relate specifically to your hypotheses e.g. showing car parks, vacant premises and public buildings or showing shops and offices.
Tally chart and graph to show % of land use in the CBD
Photographs
Detailed labelling – minimum of 4 - 5 labels
Enquiry A - Hypotheses
General aim of Enquiry A : To investigate the ground floor land use of each building in the CBD
Make three predictions about what you expect to discover with regard to the land use of the buildings and open space in the CBD e.g.
1. Main ground floor use will be ………. because.... (accessibility, land values)
2. Do not expect to find residential use because.. (land values, congestion, noise, pollution, small space available)
3. Expect to find clusters of similar shops / banks/ entertainment because ...(benefits of location – competition, benefits to be gained from operating in the same area from other service providers e.g. bars and restaurants, restaurants / fast food and cinema., competitive prices)
4. Expect to find only a small amount of vacant premises because (prime location, numbers of people, accessibility)
5. Some of ground floor is taken up with car parks etc because ... (consider workers and customers)
6. Do not expect to find industry because .... ( land for expansion, storage etc. Land values costs)
7. Ground floor land use will differ towards the edge of the CBD because.....
departmental stores etc will locate ....... because. Offices tend to locate ..... because.....
Make three predictions about what you expect to discover with regard to the land use of the buildings and open space in the CBD e.g.
1. Main ground floor use will be ………. because.... (accessibility, land values)
2. Do not expect to find residential use because.. (land values, congestion, noise, pollution, small space available)
3. Expect to find clusters of similar shops / banks/ entertainment because ...(benefits of location – competition, benefits to be gained from operating in the same area from other service providers e.g. bars and restaurants, restaurants / fast food and cinema., competitive prices)
4. Expect to find only a small amount of vacant premises because (prime location, numbers of people, accessibility)
5. Some of ground floor is taken up with car parks etc because ... (consider workers and customers)
6. Do not expect to find industry because .... ( land for expansion, storage etc. Land values costs)
7. Ground floor land use will differ towards the edge of the CBD because.....
departmental stores etc will locate ....... because. Offices tend to locate ..... because.....
Introduction Task 3
Look at the Assessment criteria – strand … ‘Applied Understanding’
Level 1 …. Locates the study area in a basic manner and through brief description demonstrates some understanding of the ideas and concepts involved and can apply them in a simple manner
Uses a limited range of geographical terminology
Level 3 … locates the study area in detail, and through description and explanation, using a wide range of geographical terms, demonstrates a thorough understanding of the ideas, concepts and processes involved and can apply them constructively to the geographical topic.
Uses a wide range of terminology
3.1 Scene Setter
Explain what a Central Business District is.
In which part of a city is the CBD found? – link to both Burgess and Hoyt models of urban growth - include diagrams - but remember that you are focusing on the CBD, not urban models as such
Why is the CBD found in this part of the city?
What are the typical land use features or characteristics? – give reasons to explain the characteristics (refer to types of shops, heights of buildings, land values, function, clustering of uses, zoning etc)
3.2 Include a well annotated aerial photograph
Level 1 …. Locates the study area in a basic manner and through brief description demonstrates some understanding of the ideas and concepts involved and can apply them in a simple manner
Uses a limited range of geographical terminology
Level 3 … locates the study area in detail, and through description and explanation, using a wide range of geographical terms, demonstrates a thorough understanding of the ideas, concepts and processes involved and can apply them constructively to the geographical topic.
Uses a wide range of terminology
3.1 Scene Setter
Explain what a Central Business District is.
In which part of a city is the CBD found? – link to both Burgess and Hoyt models of urban growth - include diagrams - but remember that you are focusing on the CBD, not urban models as such
Why is the CBD found in this part of the city?
What are the typical land use features or characteristics? – give reasons to explain the characteristics (refer to types of shops, heights of buildings, land values, function, clustering of uses, zoning etc)
3.2 Include a well annotated aerial photograph
Introduction Task 2 - General introduction to Coursework
2.1. What is the coursework about?
Enquiry A: investigate ground floor use of buildings
Enquiry B: investigate shopping quality and street appearance
Enquiry C: what are you going to do for the individual component? Choose one of the following:
· impact of Touchwood on businesses in Mell Square
· investigate parking provision / restrictions around CBD
· compare Solihull centre with other centre
· compare Solihull shop types with smaller neighbourhood centre e.g. Dovehouse Parade, Shelley Farm
2.2. Write a short paragraph to include:
Date of fieldwork?
Who did you work with and why did you work in a group
Give names of people in your group
Reason for working in group
2.3. Now you need to set the scene for your coursework. Describe the location of Solihull
· Include maps of different scales to show location – UK – West Midlands, A-Z street map. Scan maps of a variety of scales into your Word document and add suitable annotation.
· Latitude and longitude
· Situation – produce a table or list of other towns or cities and give the direction and distance from Solihull
· Facts and figures
Write a paragraph giving relevant geographical information about Solihull: facts and figures, brief background to the original site of Solihull, give current facts and figures - area, population.
Useful websites:
www.solihull-online.com/info
http://www.solihull.gov.uk/
http://www.solihull.towntalk.co.uk/
www.virtualbrum.co.uk/solihullhtmhttp://icsolihull.icnetwork.co.uk/
Enquiry A: investigate ground floor use of buildings
Enquiry B: investigate shopping quality and street appearance
Enquiry C: what are you going to do for the individual component? Choose one of the following:
· impact of Touchwood on businesses in Mell Square
· investigate parking provision / restrictions around CBD
· compare Solihull centre with other centre
· compare Solihull shop types with smaller neighbourhood centre e.g. Dovehouse Parade, Shelley Farm
2.2. Write a short paragraph to include:
Date of fieldwork?
Who did you work with and why did you work in a group
Give names of people in your group
Reason for working in group
2.3. Now you need to set the scene for your coursework. Describe the location of Solihull
· Include maps of different scales to show location – UK – West Midlands, A-Z street map. Scan maps of a variety of scales into your Word document and add suitable annotation.
· Latitude and longitude
· Situation – produce a table or list of other towns or cities and give the direction and distance from Solihull
· Facts and figures
Write a paragraph giving relevant geographical information about Solihull: facts and figures, brief background to the original site of Solihull, give current facts and figures - area, population.
Useful websites:
www.solihull-online.com/info
http://www.solihull.gov.uk/
http://www.solihull.towntalk.co.uk/
www.virtualbrum.co.uk/solihullhtmhttp://icsolihull.icnetwork.co.uk/
Introduction Task 1 - Title page
Include:
Name
Candidate number
Centre number
A suitable photograph from the centre of Solihull
Title: Is Solihull a typical CBD
Name
Candidate number
Centre number
A suitable photograph from the centre of Solihull
Title: Is Solihull a typical CBD
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