The Conference aims to create a space of discussion, reflection, and action around the ...]]> Septiembre 20 – 22, 2012

The Conference aims to create a space of discussion, reflection, and action around the themes of
motivation and autonomy and their multiple aspects such as student motivation and autonomy,
teacher motivation and autonomy, all at different levels and through varied scaffolding tools. We
also aim at addressing these issues through research outcomes and in progress, debates, and
classroom experiences.

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For further information contact APIZALS at http://www.apizals.com.ar

Ref.: Convocatoria Asamblea ...]]> A: los presidentes de Asociaciones adheridas a FAAPI.
De: Dr. Daniel Fernández
Prof. Soledad García Luna

Ref.: Convocatoria Asamblea Anual Ordinaria

Por la presente tengo el agrado de convocarlos a Asamblea Anual Ordinaria de la Federación Argentina de Profesores de Inglés (FAAPI) el día 30 de abril de 2011 en la Facultad de Lenguas, Ciudad Universitaria, sita en Calle Valparaíso s/n de la ciudad de Córdoba, siendo el primer llamado a las 8.30 horas y el segundo llamado transcurrida una hora, para tratar el siguiente
ORDEN DEL DÍA
1. Lectura y aprobación del acta anterior
2. Lectura Memoria 2010
3. Lectura informe de Tesorería y Comisión Revisora de Cuentas
4. Elección de los siguientes miembros de Comisión Directiva: Vice Presidente, Secretario, Vocal Primero Titular y Revisor de Cuentas Suplente.
5. Informe nuevas Asociaciones y Asociaciones inactivas
6. Federación de las Asociaciones de Profesores de Inglés de San Juan y Misiones
7. Informe sobre:
Congreso FAAPI 2010 organizado por ACPI Córdoba
Congreso FAAPI 2011 organizado por APIT
Candidaturas para próximas sedes de Congresos
8. Informe de las Asociaciones: Actividades año 2010 y previstas 2011
9. Tratar penalización a Asociaciones que incumplan con la Federación a nivel jurídico y contable
10. Designación de dos Asambleístas para refrendar el Acta.

Solicitamos a cada asociación que, en medida de lo posible, envíe dos (2) delegados a la Asamblea. Se recuerda que es requisito para votar en la Asamblea que las Asociaciones estén al día con sus cuotas.

Sin más, los saluda cordialmente,

Prof. Soledad García Luna, Secretaria

Dr. Daniel Fernández, Presidente

UPDATE: NEWS FROM APIT Dear colleagues, APIT is glad to inform you that May 29th is the new ...]]>

UPDATE: NEWS FROM APIT
Dear colleagues,
APIT is glad to inform you that May 29th is the new deadline for the submission of proposals for the XXXVI FAAPI Conference to be held in Tucuman on September 22nd, 23rd and 24th. If you have not submitted your proposal, please send it to us by using our online “Presenter’s Form” on our website.
We look forward to hearing from you soon,
APIT’s Executive Committee

XXXVI FAAPI CONFERENCE
COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING AND LEARNING REVISITED
What more than three decades of experience have taught us
San Miguel de Tucumán, 22nd -24th September 2011

Organized by APIT; Asociación de Profesores de Inglés de Tucumán

CALL FOR PAPERS

The purpose of this Conference is to create a reflection and discussion forum which synthesizes both new and old perspectives on communicative language teaching and learning.

We have witnessed the emergence and advancement of various disciplines, theories, approaches and methods since the initial tenets of CLT were put forward almost three decades ago, so a review of their current pedagogical approximations should be crucial to understand how concepts such as classroom communication are understood at the present moment. Besides, the results of theoretical and researchbased approaches to teaching and learning communicatively have also faced validity issues when applied to the classroom context. This and other related issues will be the core of the Conference but they will definitely be enhanced by teachers’ expertise and their proposals.

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Guidelines for Submitting Proposals
The 2011 FAAPI Conference organizers invite teachers, teacher trainers, researchers and materials developers to submit proposals for presentations. Submissions must follow one of the following types:

· 40 Minute Papers: A paper tells the participants something about what presenters are doing or have done, in relation to theory and practice (classroom experience or research). We strongly recommend that presenters use audio-visual aids during the session. There will be 30 minutes for the presentation and 10 to interact with the audience.
· 90 Minute Workshops: A workshop is a session in which there is active audience participation via the experiencing and discussing of tasks provided by the presenters. Most of the time available should be devoted to demonstrating materials or activities that have been developed and tried out by the presenter(s). Theoretical discussion is usually kept to a minimum, but time is built in for questions and comments from the audience. For publication, workshops should follow the same guidelines as those for 40 minute papers.

The Content of your Session
Your proposal will be considered for inclusion in the programme if it fulfils the following criteria:
· You have not given this session, or a version of this session, at a previous conference.
· It is clear from your summary that you have something new to say or that you plan to shed new light on a topic which has been aired at other conferences and in print. It should also be clear that you have taken into account the level of knowledge of the expected audience you indicate in the presenter’s form.
· If your presentation relies heavily on a description of your local situation, ensure that you discuss either the implications for people working in similar contexts, or its general relevance.

Subthemes
The Academic Committee will take into consideration the following subthemes to classify and organize the proposals.
Methodological implications:
o Single approaches, eclecticism or post-method era?
o Cognitive learning and communication
o Teaching materials and communicative language teaching and learning
o Communication oriented activities and tasks.
Cultural awareness in the communicative class
Discursive practices and communicative language teaching:
o Diction (phonetics, phonology or “expression”) and communicative language teaching
o Lexico-grammar and communicative language teaching
o Pragmatics and communicative language teaching
o Discourse analysis / text grammar and communicative language teaching.
o Intelligibility and comprehensibility vs. accuracy?
The role of TICs in the communicative classroom
Evaluation in the context of the communicative language teaching and learning

Given equivalent academic merit, papers from members of F.A.A.P.I. Associations will be given preference.

Deadline for submission of abstract and summary 29th April 2011.

For further information, contact FAAPI 2011 Organizing Committee at http://www.faapitucuman.com.ar or faapitucuman2011@marcelasantoro.com

Celia Zubiri, because of health reasons. ...]]> Two formerly confirmed presenters have cancelled their presentations at FAAPI 2010. They are:

Celia Zubiri, because of health reasons. Get well soon, Celia! Although Celia won’t be able to make her presentation “Drama a must in the English class”, the Buenos Aires Players (Celia’s company) will perform the plays “The New York Mice” and “Shakexperience”. Find information about the plays in the Buenos Aires Players’ website.

Michael Carrier. Here’s an extract of Michael’s e-mail: “… it is with regret and many apologies that I have to cancel my presentation at FAAPI. This is due to work issues requiring me to re-arrange my schedule for urgent internal reasons, and I won’t be able to come to FAAPI. Very sorry – I was so much looking for ward to coming back to FAAPI after several years of not being able to attend. I hope you’ll be understanding and forgive me so that I can return next year! Best wishes, Michael Carrier, British Council, London”

As much as we would like to have Michael here, we totally understand that he is a very busy person and this kind of schedule modifications are normal. So, Michael, let’s start talking about FAAPI 2011!

As usual, keep informed about FAAPI 2010′s schedule at http://www.acpi.org.ar/faapi2010

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La comisión directiva de ASPI les informa que debido a razones de fuerza mayor el evento denominado ...]]> IMPORTANT UPDATE:

La comisión directiva de ASPI les informa que debido a razones de fuerza mayor el evento denominado “Third Regional Conference – How to cope with a changing world: towards and integrated Curriculum” que debía realizarse los días 27 y 28 de agosto de 2010 ha sido reprogramado para el 8 y 9 de octubre del corriente año.

Esperamos sepan entender esta eventualidad y que nos puedan acompañar en el mes de octubre. Agradecemos desde ya su comprensión y quedamos a su disposición por cualquier tipo de consultas.

A la brevedad estarán recibiendo más información al respecto.

Comisión Directiva de ASPI

aspisalta@gmail.com

SUPER SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR FAAPI MEMBERS AND STUDENTS!

ONLY MAY 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st they pay ...]]> FAAPI 2010

SUPER SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR FAAPI MEMBERS AND STUDENTS!

ONLY MAY 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st they pay $270.

Limited vacancies! HURRY!!!

Remember: Deadline for call for papers is May 31st.