Ibicus in RWA Dubai 1-3 October 2015
Administrators Category 1 Provisional Timetable
Workshop Leader: Andrew Watson
Day 1 – Thursday 1 October 2015
0830
0830 – 0900
0900 – 0915
0915 – 1045
1045 – 1105
1105 – 1235
1235 – 1330
1330 – 1500
1500 – 1520
1520 – 1650
1700
1700
Transport from Novotel Al Barsha (hotel guests only)
Arrival and registra8on (coffee available)
Welcome
Subject session 1 (1h 30 mins) Introductions, workshop expectations
Education for a better world: The IB
Refreshment Break
Subject session 2 (1h 30 mins) The mission in action: challenges for 21st century
education. Cultivating an international mindset. Leadership in international education.
Lunch
Subject session 3 (1h 30 mins) Realising the potential of context.
The IB Diploma core & creating a continuum
Refreshment Break
Subject session 4 (1h 30 mins) The Diploma subject areas – opportunities and dilemmas
Transport to Novotel Al Barsha (hotel guests only)
Desert Safari departs with Orient Tours (optional)
Day 2 – Friday 2 October 2015
0830
0830
0900 – 1030
1030 – 1050
1050 – 1220
1220 – 1315
1315 – 1445
1445 – 1505
1505 – 1635
1645
1700
1900
Transport from Novotel Al Barsha (hotel guests only)
Coffee available
Subject session 5 (1h 30 mins) More Core. The IB Learner Profile & IB Standards and Practices.
Refreshment Break
Subject session 6 (1h 30 mins) Understanding context: systems and structures to
promote best practice. The role of the IB Diploma coordinator & the Diploma team
Lunch
Subject session 7 (1h 30 mins) Measuring success – what makes a successful DP?
Refreshment Break
Subject session 8 (1h 30 mins) Working with the Board and other stakeholders.
Transport to Novotel Al Barsha (hotel guests only)
City Tour departs with Orient Tours (optional)
Traditional Dhow Cruise and Dinner with Orient Tours (optional)
Day 3 – Saturday 3 October 2015
0830
0830
0900 – 1030
1030 – 1045
1045 – 1215
1215
1230
1230
Transport from Novotel Al Barsha (hotel guests only)
Coffee available
Subject session 9 (1h 30 mins) The IB Authorization & Evaluation Processes.
Refreshment Break
Subject session 10 (1h 30 mins) Matters arising. Being Globally Engaged.
Workshop Ends. Depart
Transport to Novotel Al Barsha (hotel guests only)
Bus to airport – please see help desk if you wish to take this bus
Total workshop tuition: 15 hours.
Early-mid afternoon departure flights are possible as the airport can be reached in approx 30 mins by taxi.