This article looks at how culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) allophones have been constructed through multiculturalism policies historically, and it explains how these can be limiting in terms of rights and schooling for allophone immigrant children. Save to Board […]
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Rethinking French Immersion
This article provides insight on the flaws within a French Immersion program. It examines how the lack of diversity, inclusivity and access to the program makes it difficult for children to be successful language learners. Save to Board […]
Just say “non”: The Problem with French Immersion
This article explores case studies of parents who desperately await for there to be accees for their child in a French Immersion program. It provides advantages as to why being bilingual is beneficial in Canada however, it also explores how the lack of resources and tools inadequately prepare students, especially immigrants with the skills they […]
NILD Canada – National Institute for Learning Development
This website provides information on the types of learning disabilities, the warning signs, the diagnosis process, and the impact a learning disability may have. It also provides additional resources for parents and training workshops for teachers, all with the goal of learning more about LDs and how to support children/students. Save to Board […]
Equal access: Universal Design of Instruction
This website provides a summary of strategies that teachers can use in their classes (from kindergarten to post-secondary) to make them more inclusive. The resource divides these measures into the following 7 categories: 1) Class Climate, 2) Interaction, 3) Physical Environments and Products, 4) Delivery Methods, 5) Information Resources and Technology, 6) Feedback and Assessment, […]
Official Language Bilingualism to the Exclusion of Multilingualism: Immigrant Student Perspectives on French as a Second Official Language in “English-Dominant”
This article provides a review of research related to Allophones and their access to French Second Official Language programs in Canada. Save to Board […]
Rapport Final : Consultation Pancanadienne
La promotion d’un Canada bilingue en ralliant les éducateurs en immersion et partenaires de toutes les régions du pays. Un soutien d’apprentissage professionnel tout en inspirant un dialogue pédagogique en français. Surtout les pp. 12-14, 18-23 Save to Board […]
Supporting Your Child’s Success in French Immersion and Extended French Elementary Schools
This resource offers insight into how Ontario’s French as a Second Language Programs function within publicly funded schools. In this guide, the Ontario Ministry of Education provides tips and strategies for parents to utilize when helping their children learn the French language. Save to Board […]
Inclure les élèves ayant des besoins particuliers dans les programmes de français langue seconde : Guide à l’intention des écoles de l’Ontario
Ce guide a pour but de fournir aux éducateurs, aux écoles et aux conseils scolaires les informations nécessaires pour mieux inclure les élèves qui nécessitent un enseignement spécialisé dans les classes de français langue seconde. Le Ministère de l’Éducation a utilisé une compilation de recherches, de données, et de politiques en Ontario afin de présenter […]
Welcoming ELL into FSL Programs
The speaker talks about research studies related to ELL students in FSL and shares research evidence (p. 8 of the document) that supports the participation of ELL students in FSL studies. Podcast duration 12:15, and companion book. See also: https://transformingfsl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Welcoming-English-Language-Learners-into-French-as-a-Second-Language-Programs-Presentation-1.pdf Save to Board […]
