IB TEACHER TRAINING WORKSHOPS The International School of Prague 22-24 February 2018 INFORMATION PACK ibicus.org.uk
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.
ALL DIPLOMA SUBJECTS including: ATL, Business Mgmt, Concepts and Inquiry, Coordination, Counselling, History, English Lit, Maths, Strategies and TOK TIMETABLE A Day 1 Thursday 22 February 2018 0830 Bus departs from downtown Prague hotel central pick up point for those booked on the IBICUS special offer 0900 0915 Arrival at workshop venue and registration 0915 0930 Welcome 0930 1045 Subject session 1 (1.25h) 1045 1105 Refreshment Break 1105 1235 Subject session 2 (1.5h) 1235 1320 Lunch 1320 1450 Subject session 3 (1.5h) 1450 1510 Refreshment Break 1510 1700 Subject session 4 (1.75h) 1715 Return bus to hotels 1900 optional extra Old Town, New Town, Jewish Quarter Tour EVENING TOUR Old Town, New Town and Jewish Quarter 10 / 250 CZK pp Book on the day at the Tour Desk (Cash only) Day 2 Friday 23 February 2018 0815 Bus to ISP from the hotels 0900 1030 Subject session 5 (1.5h) 1030 1050 Refreshment Break 1050 1235 Subject session 6 (1.75h) 1235 1320 Lunch 1320 1435 Subject session 7 (1.25h) 1435 1455 Refreshment Break 1455 1625 Subject session 8 (1.5h) 1640 Return bus to hotels 1830 optional extra Castle and Castle Area Tour EVENING TOUR Castle and Castle District 15 / 375 CZK pp Book on the day at the Tour Desk (Cash only) Day 3 Saturday 24 February 2018 0815 Bus to ISP from the hotels 0900 1045 Subject session 9 (1.75h) 1045 1105 Refreshment Break 1105 1220 Subject session 10 (1.25h) 1220 Workshop ends. DEPART 1230 Airport bus sign up at the help desk on THURSDAY if you wish to take this bus 1245 Return bus to hotels Total workshop tuition 15 hours
ALL MYP SUBJECTS including: Arts Visual and Performing, Developing Service Learning, Heads of School/Coordinators, Language and Literature and Sciences TIMETABLE B Day 1 Thursday 22 February 2018 0830 Bus departs from downtown Prague hotel central pick up point hotels for those booked on the IBICUS special offer 0900 0915 Arrival at workshop venue and registration 0915 0930 Welcome 0930 1100 Subject session 1 (1.5h) 1100 1120 Refreshment Break 1120 1305 Subject session 2 (1.75h) 1305 1350 Lunch 1350 1505 Subject session 3 (1.25h) 1505 1525 Refreshment Break 1525 1700 Subject session 4 (1.5h) 1715 Return bus to hotels 1900 optional extra Old Town, New Town, Jewish Quarter Tour Day 2 Friday 23 February 2018 EVENING TOUR Old Town, New Town and Jewish Quarter 10 / 250 CZK pp Book on the day at the Tour Desk (Cash only) 0815 Bus to ISP from the hotels 0900 1015 Subject session 5 (1.25h) 1015 1035 Refreshment Break 1035 1205 Subject session 6 (1.5h) 1205 1250 Lunch 1250 1420 Subject session 7 (1.5h) 1420 1440 Refreshment Break 1440 1625 Subject session 8 (1.75h) 1640 Return bus to hotels 1830 optional extra Castle and Castle Area Tour EVENING TOUR Castle and Castle District 15 / 375 CZK pp Book on the day at the Tour Desk (Cash only) Day 3 Saturday 24 February 2018 0815 Bus to ISP from the hotels 0900 1030 Subject session 9 (1.75h) 1030 1050 Refreshment Break 1050 1220 Subject session 10 (1.25h) 1220 Workshop ends. DEPART 1230 Airport bus sign up at the help desk on THURSDAY if you wish to take this bus 1245 Return bus to hotels Total workshop tuition 15 hours
WORKSHOP VENUE The International School, Prague Nebusicka 700, 164 00 Prague 6, Czech Republic From the Airport to the City Centre Vaclav Havel Airport, Ruzyne is the International Airport for Prague and is about 20km north of the city. The journey to the city centre should take roughly 30-60 minutes, depending on the mode of transport. City and transport maps are available at the airport's Tourist Information Centre. The quickest way of making the journey is by taxi, but these can vary hugely in price although the yellow AAA taxis are quite reliable and reasonable. Taxis from the airport to the school cost between 250 400 Czk depending on luggage (and driver!) From the Airport to the city/school by public transport When you exit customs, you should see the tourist desk offering information on public transport to the city and you can buy all your public transport tickets there. You can also buy public transport tickets at your hotel, Metro stations or at newsagent kiosks around the city. You cannot buy them on the bus/metro/tram. The cheapest route from the airport is to catch the 119 bus (outside the airport terminal) to Nádraží Veleslavín Metro station, from where you can speed into the city centre (using Green line A.) A 90-minute ticket should be sufficient for this journey (32 CZK). Other options for public transport journeys are a 30-minute ticket (24 CZK) a 24-hour ticket (110 CZK) or a 3-day ticket (310 CZK). See http://www.myczechrepublic.com/prague/tickets_fares.html Buy your transport ticket (valid for subways and buses) from the yellow ticket vending machines. **Please make sure you stamp your ticket in the machine at the start of your first journey** If you don t want to take a taxi, a fairly easy journey is to take the airport bus to the Dejvicka subway station (as above) and then change buses to take either the 161, 254 or 312 buses to the International School or the Metro into the city centre. We suggest avoiding the 116 bus for a journey to ISP, as this takes a circuitous route to the school. You cannot buy tickets on the bus so please buy both your outward and return tickets in advance from the ticket machines/kiosks/hotels. The bus stop for the school is called PRUHONSKY HAJ and shows on the electronic display inside the bus. There will be signs showing where to enter the school. FREE BUS! Book on any of the IBICUS hotel deals and qualify for free bus transportation to and from the workshop venue each day
WHERE TO STAY We have specially negotiated IBICUS event rates with the following hotels. If you wish to take up any of these offers, please download the HOTEL booking form from our website and follow the instructions on the form. FREE BUSES IBICUS will provide free transportation to and from the workshop venue each day for anyone booking at either the Majestic Plaza, the Grand Majestic Plaza or the Grandium Prague on the special IBICUS offer. Please note that accommodation is not included in your workshop fee or arranged by IBICUS. All hotel bookings must be made in advance by you or your school. HOTEL MAJESTIC PLAZA Štěpánská 33, 110 00 Prague 1 SPECIAL OFFER 85 per room p/night inc. breakfast and VAT simply contact reservation@hotel-majestic.cz and request the IBICUS delegates special offer or download the booking form from our website at www.ibicus.org.uk The 4* Superior hotel Majestic Plaza Prague consists of two interconnected historical buildings with rooms furnished in ART DECO or BIEDERMEIER style. The building in Školská street housing BIEDERMEIER rooms was originally a tenant s house, which has its origin in 1880. Rooms feature high ceilings and original paintings. The other building with the main entrance from the Štěpánská street was before reconstruction the first office building in Prague dating to the beginning of 20th century. All rooms are decorated in ART DECO style. This hotel also boasts free coffee and tea making facilities in all rooms, fine dining in the Asmera restaurant, a lobby bar and Tibetan, Indian and Thai massages available as well as a private sauna and whirpool (additional charge).
HOTEL GRAND MAJESTIC PLAZA Truhlářská 16, 110 00 Prague 1 On a cobblestone street in the Petrská čtvrť neighborhood of Prague, Only 500 m from the Powder Gate and the Municipal House, the Grand Majestic offers spacious rooms with free WiFi access and free coffee and tea making facilities. Modern rooms are equipped with air conditioning, minibar, safe, writing desk and flat-screen satellite TV. Fine Czech dishes are served at the open-plan Atrium Restaurant, which includes a seating area in the inner courtyard. Buffet breakfast is also available. SPECIAL OFFER 95 per room p/night inc. breakfast and VAT simply contact reservation@hotel-grandmajestic.cz and request the IBICUS delegates special offer or download the booking form from our website at www.ibicus.org.uk Simply select International School of Prague under the BY VENUE search facility, and download the form. Cocktails and snacks are served around a marble hall with a colour-lit water fountain at the Grand Lounge café. Free WiFi is available all public areas and there is an internet corner by the 24-hour reception. Wellness facilities include a sauna and there are several treatment rooms where Thai massages and cosmetic therapies are available on demand. The Grand Majestic is only 350 m from the Palladium shopping centre and the nearest metro station, in Republic Square, is only a 5-minute walk away.
GRANDIUM PRAGUE SPECIAL OFFER 95 per room p/night inc. breakfast and VAT simply contact reservation@hotel-grandium.cz and request the IBICUS delegates special offer or download the booking form from our website at www.ibicus.org.uk Simply select International School of Prague under the BY VENUE search facility, and download the HOTEL GRANDIUM form. The Grandium is situated in the heart of Prague, just around the corner from Wenceslas Square. The stylish and modern rooms are all equipped with air conditioning and luxurious bathrooms. Guests can benefit from free access to wired internet in all rooms. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a work desk and a minibar are provided as well. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. All rooms are non smoking. The Grandium s restaurant and café serves delicious international and national cuisine. Guests can enjoy their meals in the extravagant setting of the dining room or in the summer garden in nice weather. The Grandium offers a 24-hour front desk and a fitness centre. Laundry facilities are also on site. **Please note that booking and payment for your hotel accommodation should be made direct to the hotel** It is the responsibility of the participant to make any necessary cancellation direct to the hotel, otherwise their full cancellation policies (available on request to them) will apply. You are, of course, free to book any hotel in Prague and there are lots of hotel websites such as http://www.hotels.com and www.booking.com
OPTIONAL EVENING TOURS Thursday 22 February 2018 19:00 OLD TOWN, NEW TOWN AND JEWISH QUARTER A fascinating walking tour through Prague s Old Town, New Town and the Jewish Quarter. On this tour, your guide gives you an introduction to the history, heroes and stories of Prague, Bohemia and the Czech Republic, covering everything from the Hussite Wars in the Middle Ages to the Velvet Revolution in 1989 and contemporary politics. Meeting point: corner of Old Town Square and Pařížská street. In front of the Cartier Shop. Finish at same point. 10 / 250 CZK pp TOUR ONLY Book on the day at the Tour Desk Friday 23 February 2018 18:30 CASTLE AND CASTLE DISTRICT TOUR Take a walk back through time on our tour of the famous Castle District. Having evolved over 1100 years from the seat of medieval kings to the home of modern presidents, this part of the city is steeped in more than a thousand years of Bohemian history. Let the best guides in Prague bring it to life for you. Meeting point: corner of Old Town Square and Pařížská street. In front of the Cartier Shop. Finish at same point. 15 / 375CZK TOUR ONLY inc tram ticket Book on the day at the Tour Desk
OTHER INFO What is included? Parking Help Desk Lunches and snacks Tuition from workshop leaders, workshop materials and workbook, lunches and refreshments during the workshops, admin support during the event. If you are arriving by car, please park in one of the school car parks the security attendant on the gate will direct you. The foyer area in the main entrance of the school will be the admin centre for the courses and the reception desk will be manned while the workshop is running. All refreshments & lunches are in the dining room but there will be plenty of signs to direct you on the first day. If you have any food allergies or require a special diet, please email admin@ibicus.org.uk before the workshop starts. Email and Internet use You are most welcome to use the school network via your laptop/smart phone while you are at the ISP and login instructions are not necessary as the whole school has wireless internet and is simple to access. The school welcomes MAC or Windows OS users. Where to go Health and Safety After registering on the first day, your workshop leaders will meet you and take you to your subject classrooms. We shall brief you on arrival about what to do in the event of a fire or emergency in each building. If you feel ill during the workshop, please come to the reception desk or see the numbers below. Local emergency numbers: Doctors: Jaroslava Lankova, Jugoslavskych Partyzanu 6, 3rd floor, Praha 6, tel. 776 313 184 Unicare (GPs on call), Na Dlouhem lanu 563/11, Praha 6, tel. 235 356 553 Hospital: Canadian Medical Centre, Veleslavinska 1/30, Praha 6, tel. 235 360 133 Dentists: European Dental Center, Vaclavske Namesti 33, Praha 1 tel. 224 228 984 American Dental Associates, V Celnici 4, Praha 1, tel 221 181 121 All-emergency number (including police) within Czech Republic: 112 What to wear Local money Time difference Electrical items Casual dress, but appropriate for Prague in February so warm layers. The currency is the Czech Koruna or Crown(CZK). Don t rely on only Euros. The Czech Republic is 1 hour ahead of GMT. The electricity current is 110-120 volts, and requires a European adaptor.
What to bring Special diets Certificates Comments/feedback Cancellations 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. If you have let us know on your registration form, your requirements will be met. If not, please email admin@ibicus.org.uk before the workshop starts. A certificate of attendance will be sent to you as a PDF document after the event. At the end of the workshop and you will be emailed a link to complete an online evaluation form. If you have any queries or issues or have any comments to make about your workshop, please do approach the Help Desk on site. If you need to cancel your place, please get in touch with us as soon as possible. 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. If you have any queries or concerns, please do get in touch with us and we will endeavour to respond as quickly as possible. IBICUS TEAM Jill Rutherford Academic Director +44 7789 770 518 jill@ibicus.org.uk Nicky Lomas Event Director +44 7849 585 390 nicky@ibicus.org.uk Gillian Shaw Administration admin@ibicus.org.uk