Session 2 - Episode 4 - Picture books in language education with Sandie Mourão

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APPI Talks

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This is a podcast for teachers by teachers -- Anabel Reis Alves from Centro Britânico do Alto Minho (Viana do Castelo, Portugal) teams up with Shawn Severson from International House Porto (Porto, Portugal) in conjunction with APPI (Associação Portuguesa de Professores de Inglês) to "talk" about teaching, share ideas for classroom dynamics and professional development.

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Session 2 - Episode 4 - Picture books in language education with Sandie Mourão

APPI Talks

53 minutes 40 seconds

9 months ago

Session 2 - Episode 4 - Picture books in language education with Sandie Mourão

What if picture books were more than just stories for young learners? In this episode, we sit down with Sandie Mourão, a passionate advocate for picture books in language education.Her lifelong dedication to this field grew from a genuine need—one that led to the creation of the APPInep SIG, a special interest group that recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. Along the way, she launched a blog, collaborated on numerous projects, and took part in initiatives that have had a lasting impact on English language teaching.

Far from being limited to pre-primary and primary students, picture books are an invaluable resource for secondary learners and even adults. They promote visual thinking, critical literacy, and intercultural awareness, making them a powerful tool to explore complex themes—including taboo topics often avoided in course books (PARSNIP topics).

Sandie shares insights from her pioneering projects, including:

🔗Sandie’s Blog: Picture Books in ELT
📚 PEPELT – Picture Books inPrimary English Language Teaching

https://www.facebook.com/PEPELT21

🌍 ICEPELL – InterculturalCitizenship Education through Picture books in Early English Language Learning, an award-winning initiative that has transformed teaching practices acrossEurope.

https://icepell.eu/

ICEPELL was recognized with the European Language Label in 2022, and in November 2024, its OpenAccess Resources won the prestigious ELTons Award for Innovation in Teacher Resources, also receiving a commendation for its young learner courses and materials.

We also talk about ICEKITS, a resource that helps teachers structure effective read-aloud sessions and expand them into intercultural projects through Taking Action activities.

And of course, Sandie doesn’t just talk theory—she shares practical ideas, specific book recommendations, and creative strategies to bring picture books to life in your classroom.

Want to find out which books and techniques could transform your teaching? Tune in now! 🎧✨

📖Discover the Words and Pictures Online Library created by Gail Ellis and Tatia Gruenbaum: www.wordsandpictureslibrary.com