Dr. Nancy Wise dispels common myths about the ‘suitability’ of French immersion (FI) for children with dyslexia. She shares research evidence obtained by leading investigators indicating that, with the provision of supports both in and outside of school, students with dyslexia can benefit from participation in FI. Nancy highlights the importance of early screening in […]
Resource Language: English
Janua Linguarum – La porte des langues – L’introduction de l’éveil aux langues dans le curriculum
Découvrir à l’école la diversité des langues et des cultures, écouter plusieurs dizaines de langues, dont les langues de certains élèves de la classe, se passionner pour leur écriture, les comparer, comprendre comment elles fonctionnent, s’intéresser à ceux qui les parlent. C’est là le type d’activités que l’éveil aux langues propose aux élèves. Afin de […]
Je dis non au racisme! / Let’s Fight Racism!
English A website created by the United Nations to inform people on racial discrimination relating to economic, social and cultural rights. There are testimonials, quizzes and other educational documents on racism throughout the world. Français Un site web fait par l’Organisation des Nations Unies (ONU) pour informer les gens de la discrimination raciale quant aux […]
Jobimmersion.ca
English An initiative of the ACPI (Canadian Association of Immersion Professionals), receiving financial support from the Official Languages Program of the Department of Canadian Heritage. Français Une initiative de l’Association canadienne des professionnels de l’immersion (ACPI), soutenue financièrement par le programme des langues officielles du ministère du Patrimoine canadien. Save to Board […]
FLIPGRID
Flipgrid is a website and app that allows teachers to facilitate video discussions. Students are organized into groups, then given access to discussion topics. The topic space serves as an interactive message board where teachers can pose questions and students can post video responses that appear in a tiled grid display. Try using Flipgrid to […]
Forum for young Canadians, The Forum Experience / Forum pour les jeunes canadiens: L’experience forum
A one week experience visiting Ottawa’s Senate and House of Commons and interacting with the Speaker of each chamber, the Clerks and the Pages. High school students enrolled in bilingual education programming across Canada will be able to attend a reception and network with Senators, Members of Parliament, and other important decision-makers. Visit Rideau Hall, […]
French Children’s Stories retold by the Fable Cottage
“The stories of “The Three Little Pigs”, “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” and “Little Red Riding Hood” translated into French and read along audio available by a native French speaker.” “Some well-known children’s stories translated into French and spoken by a native French speaker. Great for kids… and adults too! Read along in French or […]
French Crazy
A site designed for French teachers, French Learners, and French culture enthusiasts. The site is created by John Elkhoury, with various contributors. The sites also functions as a blog where enthusiastic posts photos and talk about various experience with the French culture. The site functions as a full lifestyle life geared to inciting the love […]
French for Life, Manitoba – Quebec Student Exchanges
The main objectives of the student exchange program Manitoba – Quebec are: Improve students French language communication skills. Improve students’ confidence to speak French. Develop students’ bilingual identity. Create lifelong opportunities and foster openness to other languages and cultures. Develop students’ greater independence and self-esteem. The Manitoba-Québec Exchange Program is offered to students enrolled in […]
French for the Future – Français pour l’avenir
French for the Future has six programs to promote bilingualism. Teachers interested in engaging their students in a pragmatic way of learning French need to register to get all the necessary materials. Franconnexion Sessions help students connect the French learned in the classroom with the real-life benefits of being bilingual. Local Forums bring together high […]