The English Speaking Scholastic Association of the River Plate (ESSARP) was originally founded in 1926 as "The British Scholastic Association" to provide a forum for interchange between the heads of the British-type schools in Argentina and Uruguay.
In 1975, the ESSARP Committee found it appropriate to incorporate a much wider range of student activities, such as Art and Drama Festivals, and General Knowledge Competitions, which expanded in time to include Student's Forums, Music & Choir Festivals, Maths competitions, Chess tournaments, etc.
In 1982 ESSARP was invited by UCLES (University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate) to take over the local administration of Cambridge "O" and "A" level examinations, as well as English Language examinations at school level. It then became responsible for the administration of IGCSE examinations, and played a most important part in promoting them. Now, jointly with the Argentina Representative of CIE it is promoting the A and AS Level examinations, the Cambridge International Primary Programme, the Lower Secondary Programme, Vocational Qualifications, and even Computer Based Tests!
In 1984 after a six-week visit, Kenneth Ridley, the Dean of the University College of Ripon St. John's, and Dave Williamson recommended setting up a Teacher's Centre in Buenos Aires.
The Association offers in-service training courses for teachers and heads catering for their needs and requirements at all levels: Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary in both languages: English and Spanish. The courses cover issues related to international exam syllabuses and implementation, literature programmes, methodology, class management skills, content areas and more.
In an attempt to enrich the Course Programme, ESSARP has organized events with other institutions: Words on Words and Reading Groups with the British Council to explore literature genres; an international conference and cutting edge seminars with Universidad de San Andrés (UdeSA), talks on educational matters with Universidad Torcuato Di Tella (UTDT) and Fondo de Cultura Económica, among others.
The Centre has a well-stocked specialist library on education, a video/DVD library, a computer laboratory with Internet access and a permanent exhibition of subjects of cultural interest. For the running of the varied courses, the Centre has state-of-the-art equipment for presentations and workshops: OHP's, digital projectors, an interactive whiteboard, VCR and DVD players, Internet access in all classrooms and a photocopier/network printer.
For further information about the ESSARP courses and its academic events visit the following webpage: http://www.essarp.org.ar/categorias/eng/academic_activities/
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What is APIBA?
• APIBA is a professional association of graduate English teachers.
• APIBA fosters professional development by working for the continuous improvement and growth of its members.
• APIBA keeps English teachers in touch with issues and events relevant to the profession through newsletters, seminars, SIGs (Special Interest Groups) and other events.
• APIBA provides teachers with a professional forum where we can develop interactions, exchange ideas and debate everything concerning our field of work.
• APIBA represents the interests of graduate teachers before the education authorities where legislation and regulations concerning the practice of the profession is concerned.
• APIBA encourages the development of links among teachers in the City and Province of Buenos Aires and, through FAAPI, with teachers from the rest of Argentina.
• APIBA is our place.
APIBA organizes seminars, workshops, and talks throughout the year. The main event is the Apiba Annual Seminar that takes place in October together with the association AGM (Annual General Meeting).
What are the Apiba's SIGs?
They are Special Interest Groups that get together to discuss topics of common interest. Meetings are held once a month with the purpose of enabling teachers with similar interests to share ideas and make contacts through regular meetings, newsletters and conference events.
A SIG is neither a course nor a seminar nor a lecture - a SIGs is a study group in which all members participate and exchange ideas and opinions; a SIGs is a discussion forum in which teachers of English can develop as professionals.
SIGs activities are open and democratic, and small projects are also welcome. Some possibilities include: presentation of sample classes; discussion of syllabi, of recently published material and research; development of research projects; debate on controversial issues, etc.
How many APIBA SIGs are there?
At present, there are four SIGs:
1)Language & phonology
2)Literature
3)Applied Linguistics
4)e-TL SIG– e-Teaching and Learning SIG (Information and Communication Technologies)
Who can participate in APIBA SIGs?
To participate in a SIG you don't have to be an expert in a particular area - you need to be keen to learn new things, share ideas, debate issues, meet colleagues and develop as a professional.
Students will be asked to present their current student card (last exam taken in current or previous academic year; otherwise bring ´certificado de alumno regular´).
For further information on APIBA's activities and SIGs, consult its web site at: www.apiba.org.ar
• APIBA fosters professional development by working for the continuous improvement and growth of its members.
• APIBA keeps English teachers in touch with issues and events relevant to the profession through newsletters, seminars, SIGs (Special Interest Groups) and other events.
• APIBA provides teachers with a professional forum where we can develop interactions, exchange ideas and debate everything concerning our field of work.
• APIBA represents the interests of graduate teachers before the education authorities where legislation and regulations concerning the practice of the profession is concerned.
• APIBA encourages the development of links among teachers in the City and Province of Buenos Aires and, through FAAPI, with teachers from the rest of Argentina.
• APIBA is our place.
APIBA organizes seminars, workshops, and talks throughout the year. The main event is the Apiba Annual Seminar that takes place in October together with the association AGM (Annual General Meeting).
What are the Apiba's SIGs?
They are Special Interest Groups that get together to discuss topics of common interest. Meetings are held once a month with the purpose of enabling teachers with similar interests to share ideas and make contacts through regular meetings, newsletters and conference events.
A SIG is neither a course nor a seminar nor a lecture - a SIGs is a study group in which all members participate and exchange ideas and opinions; a SIGs is a discussion forum in which teachers of English can develop as professionals.
SIGs activities are open and democratic, and small projects are also welcome. Some possibilities include: presentation of sample classes; discussion of syllabi, of recently published material and research; development of research projects; debate on controversial issues, etc.
How many APIBA SIGs are there?
At present, there are four SIGs:
1)Language & phonology
2)Literature
3)Applied Linguistics
4)e-TL SIG– e-Teaching and Learning SIG (Information and Communication Technologies)
Who can participate in APIBA SIGs?
To participate in a SIG you don't have to be an expert in a particular area - you need to be keen to learn new things, share ideas, debate issues, meet colleagues and develop as a professional.
Students will be asked to present their current student card (last exam taken in current or previous academic year; otherwise bring ´certificado de alumno regular´).
For further information on APIBA's activities and SIGs, consult its web site at: www.apiba.org.ar
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