IBICUS IB TEACHER-TRAINING WORKSHOPS at Raffles World Academy, Dubai in association with INNOVENTURES EDUCATION 25-27 April 2019 INFORMATION PACK ibicus.org.uk in association with
WORKSHOP AIMS AND ACADEMIC CONTENT We hope that by the end of the workshop participants will: feel better prepared to teach the course have an increased range of teaching strategies and resources to use have found some short-cuts and lots of tips for their teaching be confident about inserting elements of ToK into their teaching have a more international perspective on their teaching have made lots of new contacts hopefully some with whom they will keep in touch feel that they have got value for money and have had a good time Each workshop covers: (depending on workshop category and subject) The philosophy and pedagogy of the IB and the Diploma An overview of the core (ToK, extended essays and CAS) and the learner profile Subject-specific understanding of the content of the subject and how to structure a scheme of work resources available internal assessment (IA) how it works and how to mark it external assessment (exams) structure, sample scripts and marking links with ToK extended essays All IBICUS workshops are evaluated by the IB using their strict quality assurance systems. We work in close cooperation with the IB and all of our workshops follow the category guidelines issued by them - IB Professional Development Workshop categories Following attendance at an IBICUS workshop, you will receive a certificate of attendance, which qualifies for IB authorization and evaluation purposes.
WORKSHOP VENUE RAFFLES WORLD ACADEMY (RWA) Al Marcup Street (formerly Street 7), Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 4271351/2 / local dial: 04 427 1351/2 Getting there If arriving by car, there is plenty of parking available at the front of the school. Driving Directions: Head for Junction 4 (exit 39) on the Sheikh Zayed Road, signposted D63 Umm Suqeim Road (West), also signposted for the Burj Al Arab and Madinat Jumeirah. At the main junction at the end of Umm Suqeim Road, turn right into (302) Jumeirah Beach Road, heading towards Dubai and the Burj al Arab/Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Turn right at the Emirates Bank (directly opposite the Burj al Arab). At the end of the road, turn left and then second right into Al Marcup Street. The Raffles World Academy is on Al Marcup Street on the right hand side. If you are staying at our recommended workshop hotel, the Novotel Al Barsha there will be buses to transport you to the workshop and back to the hotel each day. Please note that these are only for residents of the hotel and we appreciate your cooperation in this. If you are not staying at the Novotel Al Barsha please take a taxi. Taxis are plentiful and reasonably priced in Dubai. Dubai Taxi Corporation +971 4 208 0808 / local dial 04 208 0808 or you can use the Careem chauffeur cab booking service by downloading the Careem app on your smartphone You may find it helpful to print out the map to show the taxi driver
IBICUS DUBAI WORKSHOPS Timetable A DAY 1 Thursday 25 April 2019 08:30 09:00 Arrival and registration (coffee available) 09:00 09:15 Welcome 09:15 10:35 Subject session 1 (1h 20 mins) 10:35 10:55 Refreshment Break 10:55 12:25 Subject session 2 (1h 30 mins) 12:25 13:20 Lunch 13:20 14:50 Subject session 3 (1h 30 mins) 14:50 15:10 Refreshment Break 15:10 16:50 Subject session 4 (1h 40 mins) 17:00 FREE BUS to Novotel Al Barsha (hotel guests only) 17:00-21:00 Desert Safari departs with Orient Tours (optional) 19:00-23:00 Dubai Marina Dinner Dhow Cruise (optional) TIMETABLE A DAY 2 Friday 26 April 2019 08:30 Coffee available 09:00 10:40 Subject session 5 (1h 40 mins) 10:40 11:00 Refreshment Break 11:00 12:30 Subject session 6 (1h 30 mins) 12:30 13:25 Lunch 13:25 14:55 Subject session 7 (1h 30 mins) 14:55 15:15 Refreshment Break 15:15 16:35 Subject session 8 (1h 20 mins) 16:45 FREE BUS to Novotel Al Barsha (hotel guests only) 17:00 21:30 City Tour departs with Orient Tours (optional) 17:00 22:30 NEW tour of the amazing Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque (optional) DAY 3 Saturday 27 April 2019 08:30 Coffee available 09:00 10:30 Subject session 9 (1h 30 mins) 10:30 10:45 Refreshment Break 10:45 12:15 Subject session 10 (1h 30 mins) 12:15 Workshop Ends. Depart 12:30 FREE BUS to Novotel Al Barsha (hotel guests only) 12:30 Bus to Dubai Airport T1 and T3 buy your ticket from the Help Desk before 16:00 on Friday Admin ATL Biology CAS Chemistry Coord Geography History History: IA Physics
IBICUS DUBAI WORKSHOPS Timetable B DAY 1 Thursday 25 April 2019 08:30 09:00 Arrival and registration (coffee available) 09:00 09:15 Welcome 09:15 10:45 Subject session 1 (1h 30 mins) 10:45 11:05 Refreshment Break 11:05 12:35 Subject session 2 (1h 30 mins) 12:35 13:30 Lunch 13:30 15:00 Subject session 3 (1h 30 mins) 15:00 15:20 Refreshment Break 15:20 16:50 Subject session 4 (1h 30 mins) 17:00 FREE BUS to Novotel Al Barsha (hotel guests only) 17:00-21:00 Desert Safari departs with Orient Tours (optional) 19:00-23:00 Dubai Marina Dinner Dhow Cruise (optional) DAY 2 Friday 26 April 2019 TIMETABLE B 08:30 Coffee available 09:00 10:30 Subject session 5 (1h 30 mins) 10:30 10:50 Refreshment Break 10:50 12:20 Subject session 6 (1h 30 mins) 12:20 13:15 Lunch 13:15 14:45 Subject session 7 (1h 30 mins) 14:45 15:05 Refreshment Break 15:05 16:35 Subject session 8 (1h 30 mins) 16:45 FREE BUS to Novotel Al Barsha (hotel guests only) 17:00 21:30 City Tour departs with Orient Tours (optional) 17:00 22:30 NEW tour of the amazing Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque (optional) DAY 3 Saturday 27 April 2019 08:30 Coffee available 09:00 10:30 Subject session 9 (1h 30 mins) 10:30 10:45 Refreshment Break 10:45 12:15 Subject session 10 (1h 30 mins) 12:15 Workshop Ends. Depart 12:30 FREE BUS to Novotel Al Barsha (hotel guests only) 12:30 Bus to Dubai Airport T1 and T3 buy your ticket from the Help Desk before 16:00 on Friday Arabic Ab Arabic B English A English B French B Lang B
IBICUS DUBAI WORKSHOPS Timetable C DAY 1 Thursday 25 April 2019 08:30 09:00 Arrival and registration (coffee available) 09:00 09:15 Welcome 09:15 10:55 Subject session 1 (1h 40 mins) 10:55 11:15 Refreshment Break 11:15 12:45 Subject session 2 (1h 30 mins) 12:45 13:40 Lunch 13:40 15:10 Subject session 3 (1h 30 mins) 15:10 15:30 Refreshment Break 15:30 16:50 Subject session 4 (1h 20 mins) 17:00 FREE BUS to Novotel Al Barsha (hotel guests only) 17:00-21:00 Desert Safari departs with Orient Tours (optional) 19:00-23:00 Dubai Marina Dinner Dhow Cruise (optional) DAY 2 Friday 26 April 2019 TIMETABLE C 08:30 Coffee available 09:00 10:20 Subject session 5 (1h 20 mins) 10:20 10:40 Refreshment Break 10:40 12:10 Subject session 6 (1h 30 mins) 12:10 13:05 Lunch 13:05 14:35 Subject session 7 (1h 30 mins) 14:35 14:55 Refreshment Break 14:55 16:35 Subject session 8 (1h 40 mins) 16:45 FREE BUS to Novotel Al Barsha (hotel guests only) 17:00 21:30 City Tour departs with Orient Tours (optional) 17:00 22:30 NEW tour of the amazing Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque (optional) DAY 3 Saturday 27 April 2019 08:30 Coffee available 09:00 10:30 Subject session 9 (1h 30 mins) 10:30 10:45 Refreshment Break 10:45 12:15 Subject session 10 (1h 30 mins) 12:15 Workshop Ends. Depart 12:30 FREE BUS to Novotel Al Barsha (hotel guests only) 12:30 Bus to Dubai Airport T1 and T3 buy your ticket from the Help Desk before 16:00 on Friday Business Economics ESS ITGS Maths: AA Maths: AI Strategies TOK TOK Cat 3
WHERE TO STAY NOVOTEL AL BARSHA We have secured a very favourable rate with the Novotel Hotel, Al Barsha, Dubai for 3 nights on Wednesday 24, Thursday 25 and Friday 26 April 2019. This hotel is only a short distance from the workshop location and is close to the world-famous Mall of the Emirates and transport links throughout the city. FREE TRANSPORTATION to and from the workshop venue each day for all delegates booking on the IBICUS rate. To book please email NOVOTEL quote IBICUS when booking. HOWEVER, PLEASE DO NOT BOOK until you have received email CONFIRMATION that your workshop will go ahead. Novotel Al Barsha Opposite Sharaf DG Metro Station, Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha 1 P.O. Box. 450011 DUBAI UAE Tel: +971 4 381 2228 Email: NOVOTEL Special IBICUS Room Rates at the Novotel Al Barsha ONLY AED 292($80) per night AED 292 p/room p/night for single occupancy (AED 350 inc 10% tax and 10% service charge, levied on all stays in Dubai hotels) AED 334 p/room p/night for double occupancy (AED 450 inc. 10% tax and 10% service charge) Rate quoted includes daily buffet breakfast tea and coffee making facilities and mini fridge in the rooms internet usage in the guest rooms throughout your stay free indoor car parking Not included: Tourism fee of AED 15 p/room p/night which is payable locally in cash and VAT which is levied at 5% and is payable at the hotel. HOW TO BOOK Complete and send the following booking form to the NOVOTEL quoting IBICUS in the subject line of your email. Bookings made direct with the NOVOTEL AL BARSHA quoting IBICUS will include FREE BUS TRANSFERS to and from the workshop venue school on workshop days. This does not apply if you book via internet booking sites e.g. Booking.com Please note that these rates apply to the nights of 24, 25 and 26 April 2019. There may be a rate change if you wish to reduce or extend your stay.
RESERVATION REQUEST FORM IBICUS GROUP DELEGATES 24 26 APRIL 2019 Block Code ID# 327955 First Name: Company: Tel No.: Email: Surname: Country: Fax No.: Mobile: HOTEL ACCOMMODATION: Check-in Date: No of Nights: Check-out Date: No. of Pax: ROOM RATES: Superior Room AED. 350/- net with breakfast Superior Double Room AED. 400/- net with breakfast Smoking Non- Smoking Room Rates are in UAE Dirhams and inclusive of 7% Municipality Fee and 10% Service Charge and 05%VAT per room per night. Room Rates are inclusive of Buffet Breakfast. The Tourism Dirham fee of AED 15 per room per day are payable at the Hotel upon departure and will appear on your invoice. FLIGHT DETAILS: Arrival Date: Flight No.: Arrival Time: Departure Date: Flight No.: Departure Time: AIRPORT TRANSFERS IF REQUIRED: Pick-up only @AED 160 net per car Drop-off only @AED 160 net per car Round-trip @ AED 320 net
CREDIT CARD GUARANTEE : Card No: Name of Card Holder: Visa MasterCard American Express Expiry Date: Signature of Cardholder: Reservations will be guaranteed only once complete credit card details are provided. A clear copy of the front and back of the credit card are to be sent along with the credit card holder passport copy. Payment can be also done through bank transfer please send us the bank slip once the transfer is done, also note bank transfer fee should also be paid while doing the bank transfer. BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS Account Name API HOTELS AND RESORTS LLC- NOVOTEL AL BARSHA Account No. 1011-019003-506 Bank EMIRATES NBD Branch DEIRA DUBAI Swift Code EBILAEAD IBAN AE23 02600010 11019003 506 CANCELLATION & NO SHOW: Any cancellation 30-15 days prior to arrival 1 night will be charged. 15-00 days prior to arrival or In case of No-show and late cancellation, 100% will be charged for the full stay. NOTE: The one night deposit is non-refundable. Check - In and Check - Out Policy The hotel standard check-in time is at 14:00 and check-out time is 12:00 noon. Early check-in and late check-out requests are subject to availability and charges will apply. VISA IF REQUIRED: Yes No AED 500 / Minimum of 10 working days required except Friday and Saturday DEADLINE: To make a reservation kindly return this form on before 01 March 2019. Bookings received after this date will be subject to availability. PLEASE COMPLETE AND FAX OR EMAIL TO: Groups Team Dedicated Group Reservation: Ezy Deven Landline Direct: +971 43812227 Landline Direct: +971 43812227 Email:h6535-sl11@accor.com Email: H6535-SL9@accor.com
If you wish to make your own arrangements for accommodation elsewhere, we suggest using an Internet booking site such as www.booking.com. Transportation to the workshop venue from other hotels will be at your own organisation and expense. VISA INFORMATION For passport holders of these nationalities below, visas are granted on arrival and at no cost. Your passport is stamped at immigration with a 30-day visa. Your passport should be valid for SIX months or more prior to the date of travel. Visas will be granted on arrival in the UAE for the following nationalities: Australia Iceland Portugal Andorra Ireland San Marino Austria Italy Singapore Brunei Japan South Korea Belgium Liechtenstein Spain Denmark Luxembourg Sweden Finland Malaysia Switzerl and France Monaco UK Germany Netherlands USA Greece New Zealand The Vatican Hong Kong Norway VISA ON ARRIVAL Citizens of the GCC nations of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia do not require a visa to travel to the UAE. VISIT VISA you must have this before you travel If your nationality is NOT listed above, you need to apply for a visa before you travel. This is applicable for those with passports from Asian countries, African countries, Middle East nationals (excluding GCC nationals), nationals not included in Commonwealth Countries. Again, your passport must be valid for SIX months or more prior to the expiry date. To apply for a Visa We recommend that you see the UAE website, the Emirates website or contact your local travel agent, embassy or hotel reception. Our visa support letter on our website may offer some assistance in your application (follow the links from Find a Venue on the home page). Alternatively, if you are staying at the Novotel Al Barsha on the IBICUS special rate, they may also be able to assist you with visa processing.
TOURS MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR TIME Thursday 25 April 2019 DESERT SAFARI Pick-up at 17:00 hrs from Raffles World Academy Drop-off approx 21:00 hours to your hotel or nearest metro. Price: Dhs 190 Per Person This tour departs in the evening for a short drive in 4WD vehicles over the sand dunes to reach the campsite, where you have the opportunity to enjoy camel riding, sand boarding, shisha (famous Arabic smoking-water pipe) and get a henna design on your hands or feet. The Tanoora Dancer will treat you with his performance before the delicious barbecue dinner and before returning to Dubai, you can watch the belly dancer performing her show by starlight. DUBAI MARINA DHOW DINNER CRUISE Pick-up 19:00 hrs from your hotel Drop off approx 23:00 hours to your hotel Cruise Time in the Dubai Creek: 2 Hours ( 20:30 Hrs 22:30 Hrs ) Price: AED 235 (USD 65) Per Person Step aboard the Dhow for a two-hour cruise including buffet dinner and view the vibrant skyline and scenery of New Dubai. The cruise offers the most prominent sights of lit-up sky scrapers and surrounding residences around the Marina. Please note: Any bookings should be made direct with Orient Tours and IBICUS can take no responsibility for the success of the tour or any personal loss or injury. You should check that your own travel insurance covers such activities prior to booking. To book, please call: Orient Tours LLC on 04-28 28 238, send an email to localsales@orienttours.ae or you can book with their on-site representative during the IBICUS WORKSHOPS. Full payment required at the time of booking; any cancellations within 48 hours charged in full.
TOURS MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR TIME Friday 26 April 2019 OLD AND NEW DUBAI CITY TOUR Pick up 17:00 from Raffles World Academy Drop off approx 21:30 to your hotel or nearest metro Price AED 110 (USD 30) per person Sample the historic sites and vibrant cosmopolitan life of Dubai on this comprehensive tour. The tour starts with a photo-stop at the iconic landmark of Dubai, Burj Al Arab Hotel. The tour continues to Al Bastakiya, the old part of Dubai, to reach the Abra Station and aboard the Abra (water taxi) to cross the Creek to the Spice Souk and Gold Souk. On your return, there is time to See the Dubai Aquarium and Dubai Fountain which is located in the Dubai Mall. NEW TOUR OF ABU DHABI GRAND MOSQUE Pick-up 17:00hrs from Raffles World Academy Drop-off approx. 22:30 to your hotel Price: AED 250 (USD 70) per person Taking in the spectacular Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi s stunning and architecturally impressive white marble mosque. Next a short drive to Yas Island, a brief stop at the exciting Ferrari World Abu Dhabi allows enthusiasts a chance to purchase souvenirs at the world s first and only Ferrari-designed motorsport theme park. Please note there are 1.5hour transfers each way to Abu Dhabi. Transfers and guided tour included; meals and refreshments at your own expense. NOTE: Strict dress codes must be observed and ladies must wear long sleeves and long skirts or trousers; no see through garments, men must wear long trousers. Please note: Any bookings should be made direct with Orient Tours and IBICUS can take no responsibility for the success of the tour or any personal loss or injury. You should check that your own travel insurance covers such activities prior to booking. To book, please call: Orient Tours LLC on 04-28 28 238, send an email to localsales@orienttours.ae or you can book with their on-site representative during the IBICUS WORKSHOPS. Full payment required at the time of booking; any cancellations within 48 hours charged in full.
If you don t want to join a tour, there are plenty of other ways to spend your time in Dubai. You can easily: walk from Raffles World Academy to the PUBLIC BEACH (with showers, toilets and changing facilities as well as nearby cafes) walk to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel or Dubai s SOUK MADINAT JUMEIRAH with it s many lanes of souvenir shops and cafes walk or take the Novotel Al Barsha bus to the MALL OF THE EMIRATES with it s amazing ski slope in the desert! take a taxi or the metro from near to the Novotel Al Barsha to the DUBAI MALL to wander its hundreds of shops and restaurants, see the dancing fountain and the aquarium FAQ /OTHER INFORMATION What is included in the workshop fee? Tuition from workshop leaders, workshop materials and workbook, lunches and refreshments (see below) and admin support during the event. Transport to and from the workshop venue is included for participants who have booked our workshop hotel deal. Getting to Dubai Dubai International Airport is a busy airport served by Emirates and most other international airlines. How do I get from the airport to my hotel? By far the easiest way is to take one of the many and reasonably priced taxis which are right outside the airport terminal. These are safe at any time of the day and single lady travellers are often offered a female driver (pink taxi). If you want to pre-book at any time (not required on arrival) then try The Dubai Taxi Corporation on +971 4 208 0808 (04 208 0808 if dialing locally) or use the Careem app on your smartphone. How do I get from my hotel to the workshop venue? If you have booked into the hotel with which we have negotiated special rates, via the contact details given in this booklet (see Hotel Information) then free bus transportation will be provided between the hotel and the workshop venue on workshop days. When do the workshops start? Please come through the main school entrance of Raffles World Academy to the Registration Desks at the registration time stated on your timetable see earlier in this information booklet and note that timetables vary by subject. There is no need to register at the front desks on subsequent days. What will the weather be like then in Dubai? What should I wear? Casual dress, but respectful of the local culture. What to bring Any materials requested in advance by your workshop leader, including your subject guide (there will be no spare copies on site). Bring either electronic or paper versions as you prefer. Do I need an electrical adaptor?
The electricity current is 220/240volts and requires 3-pin plugs (UK plugs work without an adaptor). Can I access the internet at the school? Wi-Fi is available in most areas of the school for your own smart phone/laptop. School ICT facilities are also available during break times. What meals are provided? Lunches and refreshments including vegetarian options - are provided on Thursday and Friday during the workshop. On Saturday we finish before lunch but will provide refreshments at the morning break. If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know at the time of booking or if you have already booked, please email admin@ibicus.org.uk before the workshop dates. For suggestions for your evening meals, you might like to look at www.timeoutdubai.com and www.dubaieating.com Is alcohol available in Dubai? Dubai s licensing laws require venues serving alcohol be attached to hotels or a private clubs. It is illegal to drink in the street or in a public space. What is the currency in Dubai? The currency in the UAE is the Arab Emirates Dirham (AED). What is the time difference? The UAE is 4 hours ahead of GMT. Do I get a Certificate after the event? Yes, this will be sent to you as a PDF document after the event. How do I evaluate the workshop? You will be emailed a link to complete an online evaluation form. Where are the best places to shop? Shopping is a pastime in Dubai whether in souks or malls. Mall of the Emirates (close to the workshop hotel and venue) and Dubai Mall (downtown but next to the world-famous Burj Khalifa) are extremely popular and are very busy in the evenings and at weekends. http://www.dubai-online.com/shopping/malls.htm http://www.guide2dubai.com/shopping/ http://www.dubaicity.com Souk Madinat Jumeirah is an indoor, air-conditioned souk with shops and restaurants lining the streets. It is a 5-minute taxi ride from the workshop venue. http://www.middleeasthub.com/dubai/shopping-centers/souk-madinat-jumeirah.html http://www.jumeirah.com/en/hotels-resorts/dubai/madinat-jumeirah/facilities/souk-madinatjumeirah/ What if I need to cancel my place? Our cancellation terms vary depending on how far in advance you wish to cancel your place. Please see our terms and conditions for further information. What if I need a doctor? We shall brief you on arrival about what to do in the event of a fire or emergency in the school. If you feel ill during the workshop, please come to the reception desk and we will endeavour to assist. Obviously you should ask immediately at your hotel for assistance if you fall ill whilst resident there.
You should ensure, before you travel to the workshop, that you have appropriate accident, travel and medical insurance. Local emergency numbers Airport Enquiries 04 206 6666 Ambulance and Police 999 Dentists Dr Michael's Dental Clinic 04 3495900 or 925 5996 Drs Nicholas and Asp 04 345 4443 or 919 41341 Doctors Al Zahra Clinic 04 378 6666 Dubai London Clinic 04 344 6663 Infinity Healthcare 04 394 8994 Mediclinic 04 449 5111 Emergency Services (Dubai) 04 223 2323 Fire 997 Private Hospitals Al Zahra Hospital 04 378 6666 American Hospital 04 336 7777 Wellcare Hospital 04 282 7788 Dubai Hospital (General) 04 271 4444 Rashid Hospital (A&E, Trauma) 04 337 1111 IBICUS EVENT TEAM Nicky Lomas Event Director +44 7849 585390 nicky@ibicus.org.uk Kevin Brown Director +44 7785 503493 kevin.brown@ibicus.org.uk These workshops are run in association with