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Newsletter 22 M a r c h
From the President
A new academic year is about to start and our executive committee is already energetically working on several projects for this busy year. Among other things, we have set ourselves the goal of organising events in different Teacher Training Colleges in the Province on Buenos Aires so as to make APIBA known outside our city and eventually attract new teachers to become members of the Association. Let’s go over some of the dates we have already set in our calendar so that you can start planning ahead. Our first activity this year, Words Alive: stories for Everyone in the Foreign Language Classroom, will be held on April 23. There will be a plenary and two workshops in the morning, followed by the opening of the SIGS in the afternoon. We are working towards providing a snack on the premises while we browse through new materials in the exhibition. We hope many of you can join us in these activities and, why not, become a member of one of the study groups. Next, we will be having the second APIBA SIGS’ Symposium on June 11. This will be an occasion for getting to know what our colleagues have been working on and to learn about the latest developments in various fields of study. Do start thinking of your abstract: the deadline for presenting proposals is May 6. APIBA’S traditional Annual Seminar will take place this year on October 15 and 16, together with the SIGS Closing Event and our Annual General Meeting. So this is a very important date to remember and mark in your diaries. Finally, our usual reminder: APIBA is a professional association of English teachers, a group of professionals working towards a shared goal. Thus, APIBA is what its members make of it. APIBA needs increased participation from its members in its different activities. If you want to make any suggestions or proposals on how we can improve our activities and services, please get in touch with us. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you all at APIBA events.
Prof. Sandra Revale
Special thanks tto o Alejandr a JJor or ge Alejandra org Alejandra has been APIBA SIGs Liaison Officer for the 20032004 period. She has worked hard to help keep the spirit of APIBA SIGs alive, and has excelled at it. The work of a Liaison Officer is rarely acknowledged, as most coordination is - much timekeeping, reminding of deadlines and report writing is involved, but all that in the spirit of service to the APIBA community and with much sacrifice of much-needed personal time. Alejandra´s job was excellent, and this Committee thanks her warmly. Now, she continues helping the Association as an active member of our Communications committee.
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From the President Thanks to Alejandra Jorge Code of Ethics Discounts for members
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H o u r s
Remember our office hours: √ MONDAYS 10.30-12.30 (Lib. Rodríguez; Sarmiento 835) √ WEDNESDAYS 10.30-12.30 (Lib. KEL; M.T. de Alvear 1369)
Di$count$ for Members • British Arts Centre (BAC) offers a 50% discount on their play tickets, and a 25% global discount for groups of students accompanied by an APIBA member. • The National Resources Centre and AACI’s General English Library offer 25% discounts on memberships • Julia Bowland's Escuela de Radio y Comunicación offers a 20% discount on all regular courses. Information available from www.bowland.com.ar To claim these benefits, bring along your membership card and your receipt for the current year.
Code o thics off E Ethics The Ethics sub-committee is currently working on the writing of the Code of Ethics. This much-needed document will regulate professional conduct for all members. APIBA asks all its members to send their opinion on the current draft, so that it will reflect the opinions and views of all our members. Please send your views to info@apiba.org.ar no later than April 30