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