Back to Basics

This edition takes a look at the basics of primary English teaching. You will find lots of practical ideas.At the time of writing, many of us are in the middle of ME/COAP online course. This course aims to convey the basics of primary English teaching and thi is what you will find in this collection of articles and ideas.

Florêncio Moniz looks at the first steps to integrating learning can take place. Brigitte Santos shares ways of getting her student's attention. Mara Veiga looks at Nursery Rhymes and gives us some practical ideas for using these in the class. Raquel Coelho and Cris Bento take us into the world of blogging.

Next there are some wonderful practical ideas for games, songs and flashcards from Janey Gregório, Ana Azevedo and Maria Helena de Jesus Oliveira.They all reflect upon their experience and refer to the fun side of teaching and learning.

There are lots of great links too - so make sure you have the bulletin with you next time you go online! Check them out and be inspired. Could you share your children's work with another teacher in another part of the country? Not only would this be motivating for the children but also motivating for you!

The APPI Conference is at the Sana Metropolitan Hotel, Lisbon, this year - Mary 3rd -5th. APPInep Day is Saturday May 5th. This is a whole day devoted to teaching Young Learners. I look forward to meeting you.

The next edition of the APPInep Bulletin - due out in October - will be dedicated to PreSchool English. Many of us are involved in this age group so do share your experience. Please send your contributions to me by July 20th 2007.

Niki Joseph