Teaching the way Congress April 15-17, 2016 Leiden, The Netherlands Event Guide Co-funded by the 7th Framework Programme of the European Union
Introduction The Teaching the TEMI way congress is a large training and dissemination event addressed to 200 European secondary school teachers and stakeholders of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) initiatives. The conference aims to be: a significant network building event among European main actors in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) an important venue to learn and discuss science teaching by sharing experiences in innovative methodologies and focusing on the common European aspects TEMI trained teachers will share and discuss lessons learned, strengths and challenges of the implementation of TEMI in the classroom deepen their understanding of how to apply each of the TEMI innovations enjoy 3 days with like-minded colleagues from other countries teachers trainers and new TEMI teachers will understand the TEMI methodology and its value gain insight into how the TEMI methodology could be used implemented in training and in the classroom establish contacts with TEMI management and experts in science education policymakers and their advisors will be informed about trends in science education and how Inquiry Based Science Education is changing in response to TEMI and similar programmes meet teachers from across Europe to understand the challenges they face discuss with peers and experts from different countries project managers working in STEM initiatives and the Scientix community will learn about the TEMI outcomes and lessons learned find synergies and network discuss how formal education best practices can inform informal learning and vice-versa The congress programme reflects the TEMI methodology by offering occasions to learn, discuss and share experiences. A rich agenda of workshops about different aspects of the TEMI methodology, keynote lectures, theatre and magic shows, round tables and a fair, will ensure that every participant has the opportunity to contribute to the discussion and learn from it.
About TEMI The TEMI project (Teaching Enquiry with Mysteries Incorporated) is an EUfunded project that brings together experts in teacher training from across Europe to help introduce enquiry-based learning successfully in the classroom and improve student engagement and skills. The TEMI teaching methodology incorporates four key innovations: first, the use of mysteries to capture the students imagination and motivation; second, the 5E method to help pupils explore and evaluate their learning; third, presentation skills to allow teachers to feel comfortable with presenting mysteries in the classroom; and finally, a method by which the responsibility for learning is transferred gradually from the teacher to the student, which flips the traditional learning channel. The TEMI consortium
To Leiden Coming to Leiden by plane From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, you can take a train to Leiden from the Schiphol station, situated directly below the airport. You can pick up a free baggage trolley from the platform. You can travel on NS (the Dutch Railways) with either a single-use chipcard or an OV-chipkaart. Both are available from the yellow ticket machines with the blue overhead sign reading traintickets and the Ticket- and Service desks. You travel by checking in and out at the train station before and after your journey. Average travel distances from Schiphol to Leiden Centraal is 20 minutes; frequency is 4-6 times per hour; cost 5.80 ; type of train: Intercity or Sprinter. Timetables are available here: www.ns.nl/en Coming to Leiden by train Leiden is well connected with the The Hague and Amsterdam. Average travel distances from Den Haag (Centraal or Hollands Spoor) to Leiden Centraal is 10 minutes ; frequency is 4-6 times per hour; cost 3.50 ; type of train: Intercity, or Sprinter. Average travel distances from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraal is 35 minutes; frequency is 4-8 times per hour; cost 9 ; type of train: Intercity, Intercity Direct or Sprinter. Timetables are available here: www.ns.nl/en Coming to Leiden by car Leiden is located between the A4 and A44 motorways, which makes it easy to reach by car. The city centre is a pedestrian-only area, but there are many car parks and garages. The Morssingel Car Park is located behind the block of flats opposite Leiden Central Station, the cost is 13.20 per 24h parking, per car. www.visitleiden.nl/en/plan-your-visit/to-leiden/parking
Venues and Hotels Venues Leiden Old Observatory, Rapenburg 73 Academy Building, Rapenburg 73 Aalmarktzaal, Breestraat 60 Scheltema, Marksteeg 1 Please check the programme to see where to be when. Hotels Rembrandt, Nieuwe Beestenmarkt 10-12 IBIS, Stationplein 240-242 Nieuw Minerva, Boommarkt 23 Hampshire Hotel Fitland, Bargelaan 180 Golden Tulip, Schipholweg 3 De Doelen, Rapenburg 2 Please contact the TEMI partner that invited you to know where you will be accommodated. As an indication, refer to the list below. Partner Charles University Cnotinfor Queen Mary University of London Sheffield Hallam University Sterrenlab Traces University College of Southeast Norway University of Bremen University of Leiden University of Limerick University of Milan University of Vienna Weizmann Institute of Science Hotel IBIS Hampshire Hotel Fitland Hampshire Hotel Fitland De Doelen Nieuw Minerva Golden Tulip - Nieuw Minerva Hampshire Hotel Fitland IBIS Hampshire Hotel Fitland IBIS Hampshire Hotel Fitland - Rembrandt IBIS Golden Tulip
Map The centre of Leiden is small and with many pedestrian areas. We suggest to walk from your hotel to the venues of the congress and enjoy the historical walk.
Walking Distances To the Central Station from Rembrandt: IBIS: Nieuw Minerva: Hampshire Hotel Fitland: Golden Tulip: De Doelen: 6 min 2 min 12 min 1 min 7 min 12 min To the Academy Building from Rembrandt: IBIS: Nieuw Minerva: Hampshire Hotel Fitland: Golden Tulip: De Doelen: 8 min 13 min 8 min 15 min 20 min or bus 1, 3, 5 from the Central Station to Kort Rapenburg 2, 45, 169, 182, 187, 400 from the Central Station to Breestraat 4 min To the Aalmarktzaal from Rembrandt: IBIS: Nieuw Minerva: Hampshire Hotel Fitland: Golden Tulip: De Doelen: 8 min 13 min 2 min 15 min 18 min or bus 1, 3, 5 from the Central Station to Kort Rapenburg 2, 45, 169, 182, 187, 400 from the Central Station to Breestraat 4 min To Scheltema from Rembrandt: IBIS: Nieuw Minerva: Hampshire Hotel Fitland: Golden Tulip: De Doelen: 8 min 9 min 5 min 11 min 13 min 6 min
Timetable Friday 15 April 13:30 16:45 Pre-congress Space Awareness Workshop, Leiden Old Observatory 17:00 20:30 Registration, Opening, Buffet, Academy Building 21:00 22:30 The Light Mystery theatre show, Aalmarktzaal Saturday 16 April 09:00 17:00 Plenary sessions and workshops, Scheltema 19:00 22:00 Reception, fair and dinner, Scheltema Sunday 17 April 09:00 13:30 Plenary sessions and workshops, Scheltema 13:30 14:30 Lunch Please check the detailed program on the TEMI website http://teachingmysteries.eu/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/temi_pro- GRAMME_DEF.pdf Some participants have registered two times to the same workshop and therefore they will be reassigned to another one. We will give you a summary of the selected workshop at the registration desk. Participants You find the updated list of confirmed participants on the Paperless page dedicated to the Congress: you can access it from the invitation you received. Over 200 participants teachers, teachers trainers, policymakers, STEM project managers, informal educators from all over Europe will meet at the TEMI congress to discuss about teaching science in Europe.
Practicalities Free internet access is available at Scheltema. The standard of electrical plug and outlet in the Netherlands Type C and F as in most European countries. Supplied electricity is 230V, 50Hz. Euro is the currency in the Netherlands and Credit Cards are accepted almost everywhere. April doet wat hij wil, the Dutch say. It means that April does whatever it wishes to do, which can include anything from abundant sunshine and almost summertime temperatures to snow on the ground. Temperatures Average lows: 3.3 C - Average highs: 12.8 C Sunrise & Sunset April 16: 6:40-20:42 Rainfall Average: 47 mm in 72 hours If your flight is leaving before 16:30 on Sunday, you should bring your bag to Scheltema and reach the airport directly from the venue. If your flight is leaving after 17:00, we recommend to leave your luggage at the hotel because place for bags is limited at Scheltema.
Out and about Some useful links to explore Leiden and the region (not during the congress, of course...) NS Dutch railways Timetable and connections : www.ns.nl/en 9292 - Public Transportation Plan your journey: 9292.nl/en/fares-and-public-transport/public-transport-companies/connexxion Taxi Taxi Centrale Leiden 0031 (0)71 2100210 - www.taxicentraleleiden.nl Uber www.uber.com/fare-estimate/ Business hours 9:00 18:00 Supermarket (Albert Hein, Hoogvliet) are generally open until 20:00 or 21:00. Evening shopping in Leiden centre is Thursday until 21:00. Visit Leiden There are many things to discover, see and experience is Leiden. With so much history, so many museums and theatres, a vibrant inner city, monuments, shops, restaurants, cafés and a university, no one will be bored. Events, see and do, food and nightlife www.visitleiden.nl/en/discover-leiden Around If you like tulips and other flowers, April is an ideal month in which to visit Amsterdam. Excursions to the nearby tulip and bulb fields, as well as the world-renowned Keukenhof (known as the Garden of Europe, one of the world s largest flower gardens) are popular with tourists and locals alike. Our pick : Discover the discoveries - Application Many extraordinary and important discoveries from light refraction to the origin of comets - have taken place in Leiden. Roam the city and discover the fascinating stories behind them on the spot. The only thing required is your smartphone! http://leidendiscoveries.nl/en#discoveries
Contacts The emergency number for police, fire or ambulance is 112. The pan-european 112 emergency operators will speak English. Central Apotheek Leiden (Pharmacy) Breestraat 74 Mon Fri 8:00 18:00 Sat 10:00 14:00 Sun closed Contact persons during the event Nicole Sentse 0031 6 44428908 nicole@sterrenlab.com Cristina Olivotto 0031 6 48268645 cristina@sterrenlab.com Scheltema 0031 71 514 4441