Dates and venue The 2nd International Workshop on Curriculum Innovation and Reform: An Inclusive View to Curriculum Change will take place on:

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1 2 nd International Workshop on Curriculum Innovation and Reform An Inclusive View to Curriculum Change THE MET Hotel,, Greece 20 & 21 January 2011 General information Dates and venue The 2nd International Workshop on Curriculum Innovation and Reform: An Inclusive View to Curriculum Change will take place on: Thursday 20 January 2011 at The MET Hotel 26th October Str., 48, , Greece tel: , + fax: themethotel@chandris.gr, Internet: and Friday 21 January 2011 at Cedefop premises (European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training) Europe 123, (Pylea), Greece Postal address: PO Box 22427, Finikas, 55102, Greece Tel. (+30) Fax (+30) Cedefop project manager responsible for this event Ms Irene Psifidou, rena.psifidou@cedefop.europa.eu Secretariat and information desk during the workshop The secretariat desk will be located at the workshop venue close to the plenary session room, and will operate: Thursday, 20 January 2011, , at the MET Hotel Tel.: (+30) ; Fax: (+30) Friday 21 January 2011, , at Cedefop Tel.: (+30) ; Fax: (+30) Working language The working language of the workshop will be English, no interpretation will be offered to/from any other languages. Workshop Registration Registration to the workshop is made by duly completing the online registration form or the pdf/word download to be sent by fax or to LDK Consultants: , 759, curriculum-innovation@ldk.gr, as soon as possible, but no later than 10 January A confirmation will be sent to every registered delegate in due time. page 1/7

2 Participation to this workshop is strictly by invitation only as the number of places is restricted. Registered participants will receive the workshop material on their arrival. They will be eligible for one dinner, buffet lunch and three coffee breaks offered by Cedefop. Accompanying persons Accompanying persons are welcome to participate at their own expenses. To register (an) accompanying person(s), please complete the relevant sections of your registration form. Hotel accommodation Hotel reservation procedure Hotel rooms have been pre booked for you at the hotel where the workshop will take place, THE MET Hotel: To confirm your reservation at THE MET Hotel, please complete the relevant section of the attached registration form. We kindly advise you to register as soon as possible and no later than 10 January Should you wish to stay in another hotel, please make your own arrangements and indicate this in the registration form. THE MET HOTEL - city centre The Met Hotel is situated in the new harbour area of and just 1.8 km away from Aristotelous square, 's city centre (free shuttle service available). The hotel combines an exquisite combination of unique location, modern architecture, and high-end luxury, in the city of. The Met Hotel's guest rooms feature panoramic city and sea views. Its combination of technology and discreet luxury ensure a relaxed stay. The hotel also offers spa and fully equipped fitness centre. There are 2 stylish restaurants, where guest can discover flavours of International and contemporary Asian cuisine. 26th October Str., 48, , Greece tel: , + fax: themethotel@chandris.gr, Internet: Social Programme Dinner offered by Cedefop Thursday, 20 January 2011, 20:00 On Thursday evening, participants are invited to a dinner organised by Cedefop at: GRADA NUEVO Restaurant (16, Kalapothaki street,, tel ). To get to the restaurant the participants are welcome to use the MET Hotel shuttle bus that departs from the hotel at 19:45. Organised transportation of the participants Cedefop will provide transportation in the morning of the 21st of January from the MET Hotel to Cedefop premises (where the workshop will be continued during the 2 nd half day) and from Cedefop premises to Macedonia Airport of or back to the MET hotel. page 2/7

3 Useful information just before you arrive Getting to Your Hotel from the Airport Please kindly note that there will be no welcome desk at the airport upon your arrival. You are kindly requested to make your own arrangements from the airport to your hotel. It is recommended to take a taxi outside the Arrivals hall of Macedonia Airport of. Taxis take approximately 20 minutes to reach city centre depending on traffic. The tariff ranges from Payment should be made in cash. There is also a bus service operating 24 hours a day that links Macedonia Airport of with the city centre. The bus route for the city centre is No 78 and it takes approximately 40 minutes depending on traffic to reach the terminus. In order to get to the MET hotel from there, you need to change from the terminus of the bus No 78 to the bus No 31 and get off at the 5 th bus stop named Fix. The MET hotel is visible from the bus stop and within a walking distance. The bus ticket can be bought at a ticket booth outside the Airport, or at the ticket machine in the bus (small change is needed for that). The ticket price is MACEDONIA Airport ( The Airport is located 13 Km east from the city of in the region "Micra" and in the Thermi Municipality. Companies with direct flights at s airport are: Aegean Airlines ( Air Berlin ( Alitalia ( Austrian Airlines ( British Airlines ( Blue Air ( Condor ( Cyprus Airlines ( Czech Airlines CSA ( Easy Jet ( Germanwings ( Hamburg International ( JetairFly ( LOT ( Lufthansa ( Malév Hungarian Airline ( Olympic Airlines ( Swiss ( Tarom ( TUIfly ( Find your way to Cedefop If you don t plan to stay at MET hotel, you need to reach Cedefop on your own on the 21 st of January for attending the 2 nd day of the workshop. Cedefop is easy to access by taxi within maximum 30 minutes from any part of the city, the city s suburbs and about 10 minutes from the airport. A taxi will cost around 20, depending on the distance. Should you wish to order a radio taxi, please call one of the following numbers: (+30) , and make your appointment. In general, taxis are easy to find, at the airport and all over the city; taxis are bluewhite and easy to stop in the street. Please don t be surprised if other passengers are picked up page 3/7

4 along the way to your destination. Due to the low fairs that taxis offer, this is a common practice in Greece. Time Greece is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +2) throughout the year. Language Greek is the official language but English is widely spoken. Currency The Greek currency is EURO. Credit cards are widely used in most establishments. Most currencies and traveller s cheques can easily be changed either at banks, hotels or moneychangers with some handling charges. Weather in January lies in the transitional climatic zone, so its climate has displayed characteristics of continental as well as Mediterranean climate. Average temperatures in February range from 11C to 2 C. Power supply The standard current in Greece is 220 volts. Plugs are European standard with two round pins. People & Life is a popular destination. You will certainly enjoy a pleasant and interesting stay in the city. People are friendly and happy to help with any questions. The atmosphere is unique during the day in the commercial and shopping centre, but especially during the evening, in the wide variety of bars, restaurants and theatres for entertainment. Set on the northern shores of the Thermaikos Gulf that opens into the Aegean Sea, is approximately 550 kilometres north of Athens and in close proximity to Chalkidiki's beautiful beaches. It is one of Europe's oldest cities and the second largest city in Greece. Founded in 316 BC by Cassander, King of Macedonia, the city was named after his wife,, sister of Alexander the Great. It was here that Alexander the Great established the seat of his great Macedonian Empire, imparting a legacy that has left modern dotted with the treasures, temples and monuments of one of history's greatest leaders. has the largest university in Greece, Aristotle University with about students, which is one of the most established universities in the academic community in Europe. The city of today offers the visitor an exciting experience, as it possesses the second largest and most important port in Greece, the International Fair which attracts commercial interest from all over the world, offers cultural events, theatres, modern art galleries, libraries, some of the most exclusive stores in Greece, an immense variety of high standard recreational facilities and examples of modern architecture, art nouveau and eclecticism. A few of the city's many attractions include the 16th century White Tower, many churches among which the Rotunda - a Roman monument converted into a church in the 4 th century where one can admire beautiful mosaics - and the 8th century Agia Sofia which was converted into a mosque during Ottoman rule. page 4/7

5 What to see is host to an impressive array of museums, cultural organizations, archaeological sites and monuments. A list includes: MONUMENTS & CHURCHES Agia Ekaterini church Agia Sofia church (Agias Sofias street) Agii Apostoli church Agios Demetrios church Agios Nikolaos Orfanos The Ahiropiitos The Arch of Galerius (Kamara) The Crypt (Agios Demetrios church) The Old Walls Ossios David or the Latomos Monastery (Upper Town) The Panagia ton Chalkeon church Profitis Elias The Rotonda (D. Gounari str) Vlatadon Monastery (Upper Town) The White Tower (seafront avenue) MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Archaeological Museum ( The Museum of Byzantine Culture ( State Museum of Contemporary Art, ( State Gallery of Art ( Museum of Photography ( Museum of Cinematography in ( Technology Park ( Folk Art and Ethnological Museum of Macedonia and Thrace ( Directory of museums beyond ( What and where to eat For a morning or late-night snack, try bougatsa pies with cream (sweet) or cheese (savory) filling. Meat eaters can try out soutzoukakia: minced meat pellets either grilled (at the central market or rotisseries) or in tomato and cumin sauce. Go for a meal in one of the many downtown ouzo restaurants (ouzeri) and accompany your drink with lots of small dishes - by far the best way to eat in. The areas that concentrate most of the city s well-known restaurants are: Navarinou Square Athonos Square (between the Church of Aghia Sophia, or Church of the Holy Wisdom, and Aristotelous Square) Ladadika area Ano Poli (on the hill where you see the remains of the castle, visible from the White Tower) For something quicker, you can taste the special crepes from many different places at Gounari Street, next to Navarinou Square. Also "Goody's" is the Greek fast food restaurant chain. You will find here classic hamburgers, pasta, salads, etc. page 5/7

6 Useful web sites Greece as a travel destination Weather in Useful phones Police* 100 Tourist police station (+30) , (+30) Ambulance* 166 Fire* 199 Emergency phone** 112 Phone book information* * It refers to a local number and can be used only from a local phone. ** It refers to a European number. After a recorded message in English and Greek, an operator receives the call in English, French or Greek, puts the caller through to the necessary service, and assists with interpretation, if necessary. Event secretariat For any further organisational information please contact the event secretariat at: LDK Consultants Engineers and Planners Off. 21 Thivaidos Str. P.O. Box 51299, Kifissia, Greece Tel: (+30) (Event Secretariat line), (+30) Fax: (+30) , (+30) curriculum-innovation@ldk.gr Please ask for: Mr. John Panayiotopoulos, Project Manager Ms. Athina Ignatieva, Project Coordinator In the event that you need any help or assistance before or during the workshop please do not hesitate to communicate with us at the mobile phones: Ms. Athina Ignatieva page 6/7

7 Liability Cedefop & LDK Consultants act as an agent of the event only in securing hotels, transport and travel services and on no condition shall be liable for acts or defaults in case of injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity of any kind whatsoever during arrangements organised through contractors or the employees of such contractors in carrying out services. Hotel and transportation services are subject to the terms and conditions under which they are offered to the public in general. The Host Committee reserves the right to make changes where deemed necessary, without prior notice to parties concerned. All disputes are subject to the Greek Law. We look forward to welcoming you at the workshop! page 7/7