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Effective Assessment Practices in FSL: Connecting Growing Success and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
A guide to effective assessment practices following the CEFR Table of Contents 3 Foreword by Dr. Larry Vandergrift 4 Purpose 5 The Common european Framework of Reference (CeFR) in the Ontario Context 6 Connecting the CeFR and Assessment Practices in FSL 7 The CeFR: A Reference Tool to Inform Assessment Practices in FSL 9 Language […]
Elitist, Inequitable and Exclusionary Practices: A Problem within Ontario French Immersion Programs? / A Literature Review
The 2013 Ontario French Second Language (FSL) Curriculum emphasizes inclusivity and bilingualism; however, many students are recommended to opt out of French Immersion (FI). The opting-out of students may support the strengthening of the program by establishing a reputation of success, but how does it affect the withdrawn child? Are FSL programs using best practices […]
Equity4Eductors: French Resources
These are living documents of various recourses available in French organized by different subjects. “This website is a great resource for educators committed to teaching from an equity and social justice lens. There are many different resources shared for many categories such as Indigenous Heritage, Inclusive Education etc. The website is easy to navigate and […]
Evaluer par les tâches les langues à fins spécifiques à l’université: un guide
Ce livre est un manuel pratique pour les enseignants et rédacteurs de tests qui recherchent un outil valable pour mesurer de manière pertinente les capacités langagières de leurs étudiants. Il montre comment lier les savoir-faire enseignés et ceux qui seront nécessaires dans les études et la vie professionnelle. Il aide également les formateurs en langues […]
Expressio.fr / Les expressions françaises décortiqués
A French-language dictionary and translation software that focuses on expressions and idiomatic expression in French. A French-language dictionary and translation software that focuses on expressions and idiomatic expression in French, and also has other tools such as context-based tools, correction tools, conjugation, and grammar tools for French-language learners and second language learners. Save to Board […]
Archives Numériques de l’Ontario / Digital Archives of Ontario (French side)
Des archives numériques de l’Ontario travaille en partenariat avec des réseaux de bibliothèques de tout l’Ontario pour fournir l’accès au contenu et service spécialement ciblé pour les Ontariens de tous âges, de toutes origines ethniques et de partout dans la province. Nous reconnaissons et remercions la contribution des bibliothèques publiques d’Hamilton, Kitchener, Milton, Ottawa, Timmins […]
Bilingual Education / Spotlight: Bilingual Education, a Hundred Research Report
This research paper examines successful bilingual and multilingual pedagogy methods used in other countries in order to better address the Finnish context of teaching Swedish in Finish public schools. The authors feel that students, not just in Finland but all over the world, are becoming disinterested in learning foreign languages. Presented here is a colourful […]
bookboxfrench
Stories for children and adults from diverse cultures. The stories are short, between 2 and 6 minutes, and some are written for children to understand adult problems (e.g., environment, recycling, friendship, etc.). They all have subtitles, and foster the development of the four strands: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Animated French books for children with […]
Canadian FSL Teacher Candidate Beliefs about Students with Learning Difficulties
Through the lens of critical theory, and with consideration of research on the beliefs of teacher candidates and inclusion, this study considers the views of French Second Language pre-service teachers toward students with learning difficulties. This study reports on the results of two questionnaires, implemented prior to and following the participants’ classroom practicum experiences, as […]
