This article addresses the shortage of qualified French as a Second Language teachers in British Columbia. It looks at solving these problems through the use of educational and language support to help French Immersion teachers and teacher/professional development training. Save to Board […]
Education Level: University – Graduate & Post-Graduate
Ask Me Anything: Core French
This is the second session in an online webinar series launched in response to data collected in a larger 3-year study on FSL Recruitment and Retention conducted by Dr. Stephanie Arnott and Dr. Mimi Masson at the University of Ottawa and Dr. Muriel Peguret and Dr. Gail Prasad at York University. This panel features 2 […]
Self-Efficacy Beliefs of Novice French as a Second Language Teachers: A Case Study of Ontario Teachers
Tous les participants étaient les enseignants du français-cadre ou d’immersion (1er à 8e année). Ils étaient dans leurs premières 3 années d’enseignement. Cette étude examine la confiance des enseignants dans leur pédagogie de L2, leurs compétences linguistiques et leurs connaissances culturelles. L’étude montre que les enseignants du FLS aux écoles primaires en Ontario « ne […]
French as a Second Language Teacher Candidates’ Language Proficiency and Confidence: Exploring the Influences of a Homestay Practicum Experience
Les candidats d’enseignant du FLS ont habité avec une famille francophone au Québec pendant deux semaines, ce qui faisait partie de leur stage (practicum). Après cette expérience, ils avaient eu une meilleure confiance en soi en ce qui concerne leur compétence linguistique. Cet article se penche sur le concept d’insécurité linguistique et il prend les […]
Canadian FSL Teacher Candidate Beliefs about Students with Learning Difficulties
This study provides insight on how students training to become French as a Second Language teachers view students with learning disabilities in the classroom. It explores how potential teacher candidates mold their beliefs through their previous experiences and environment in which they live. Save to Board […]
Life after French Immersion: expectations, motivations, and outcomes of secondary school french immersion programs in the greater Toronto area (English)
A dissertation that explores French Immersion education from three perspectives: parents enrolling their children into early FI programs; current FI students who have pursued FI to grade 12; and graduates of FI programs in Ontario. The findings of the research found that parents of FI students believed their child would become bilingual because of their […]
The Multilingual Advantage: Foreign Language as a Social Skill in a Globalized World
In an increasingly globalized and interconnected world, a multilayered contact of local, regional, international languages and linguae franc he is the norm, rather than the exception. Much has been written about the bilingual advantage, but beyond the bilingual advantage lies the multilingual advantage, both for the individual and for society at large. Foreign language skills […]
Sons & Lettres: A pronunciation method for intermediate-level French
Sons et lettres provides a set of classroom materials to train students to hear and produce the sounds of French and to recognize the regular spellings used to represent those sounds in print. The materials are inspired by a desire to help students feel more confident about their French pronunciation and more at home saying […]
Résumer, synthétiser, argumenter
Le manuel RÉSUMER, SYNTHÉTISER, ARGUMENTER s’adresse aux étudiants de français langue seconde de niveau avancé (3e ou 4e année universitaire, essentiellement). Profitant des possibilités qu’offre le format multimédia, le manuel intègre un certain nombre d’exercices autocorrigés et de présentations sur des points de langue. Ce manuel se présente dans un format multistandard et multiplateforme. On […]
Ressources en éducation autochtone pour les enseignants
Cette liste comprend toutes les ressources utilisées dans les quatre ateliers en éducation autochtone de la FECB: 1) L’exercice des couvertures, 2) Le legs des écoles résidentielles, 3) La déconstruction des stéréotypeset 4) Infuser principes et contenu autochtones dans votre enseignement. BCTF — FCE — Les sites des conseils scolaires — Guide terminologique autochtone — […]
