alan hutchison & tony rea gambia-extra october 2013 visiting the gambia oxford brookes...
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Alan Hutchison & Tony ReaGambia-ExtraOctober 2013
Visiting The GambiaOxford Brookes
University
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Why The Gambia?
Pronounced cultural contrast; Very welcoming; Accessible; Safe; English speaking; Connections we have made.
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It’s hot!
The blue marks and figs at the bottom are London averages
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Weather data
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Locations for visit
Hotel base on coast for the visit
Local village visit
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African Village Hotel
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African Village Hotel
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African Village Hotel
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Standard Room at African Village Hotel
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Local village visit
Time with family in compounds in small groups
Time with children Lunch African style
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Outline itinerary
Educational experiences: Briefing on education
system with local experts Visits to local schools
according to interest – 2/3 days
Teaching/observing/meetings
Educational conference with Gambian student teachers
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Typical visit
Cultural & other experiences: Bush taxi Sacred
Crocodile pool Local
markets/towns/ museums
Monkey sanctuary
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Teachers comments from previous trip
A “This unique trip has highlighted for me some major issues within our society and having experienced a comparative community I can now try to start unpicking these issues. I feel empowered by this visit and it will impact profoundly on my professional and personal life.”
B “an incredibly precious experience to share deep experiences with people much wiser than us…”
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Teacher comments
C “from the moment we touched down in Gambia I knew that I was in for the experience of a lifetime but I did not and could not have anticipated the extent to which it has affected me.”
D “I have had to confront my own judgements & open my eyes to alternative ways.”
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Teacher comments
E “A truly life changing experience which will stay with me forever.”
F “I have also really enjoyed the time to reflect as a professional. I thought this would be mainly about the Gambian education system but I have reflected much more on our own systems and have come away with more questions than answers.”
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Benefits
Personal & professional developmentConfidenceCultural awareness/global perspectivePossible teaching abroad laterPossible links to course work at the universityRelationships with others here and in Gambia
& possible school linksYour CV and teaching career
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Key information and issues
Dates/times: 10-17 June (1 week): Tuesday to Tuesday
Flights from Gatwick: Dep 9.15am; Arr 14.55From Banjul: Dep 16.25; Arrive 23.20 (Gat South)Getting there and backTravel insurance neededPassport (need copy of passport page); valid min 3
months after returnHealth/safety: visit your local GP inc malaria;
further briefings in situ & before we depart
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Key info & issues
Need minimum of 19 people to goCost: £850 (1 week)
Inc: flights; B&B; transfers; local guide; group dinners on 1st & last nights; group travel costs; rice for family visit; costs of drummers and dancers; 1 Batik session; entrance fees to places of interest.
Not inc: get to/from Gatwick; lunch each day & other dinners; local travel by bush taxi; tabs etc; insurance; any other spending
Travel with Gambia Experience tour operatorPayment dates:
Deposit £95 by Monday 4 NovemberBalance £755 by 7 April latest
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How to pay?
Pay in to the university: an account will be set up for this. Make sure you pay in to the correct a/c & the finance staff record your correct details.
Make sure Nick knows you have paid.
Pay by the dates given, no later!
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Contact info: Alan/Tony
Alan01962 827326 office (p/t Tues)01823 323728 home0752 847 4917 [email protected] 89699407544 622 [email protected] Further briefing meeting before we go.Your contact details: mobile & email on sheet
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Other key info
Check the Gambia Experience website for further info inc cancellation charges:
http://www.gambia.co.uk/Docs/About-Us/Company-Information/Terms-And-Conditions.aspx
Check the Gambia Experience website for more hotel info, guidance on travelling to Gambia etc:
http://www.gambia.co.uk/