This paper seeks to understand how students in a French as a Second Language program can utilize their skills even after they graduate from high school. It specifically looks at a study done in New Brunswick on how their language programs differ from other provinces and what target goals they are meeting to ensure that […]
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Elitist, Inequitable and Exclusionary Practices: A Problem within Ontario French Immersion Programs?
This literature review is intended to shed light on the French Immersion Programs in Canada. The author tries to address certain concerns that exist within a French Immersion school board; such as not giving every student an equal opportunity to enter into the FI program and remain in it. Since the FI program wishes to […]
Reframing FSL Teacher Learning: Small Stories of (Re)Professionalization and Identity Formation
This resource highlights the importance of supporting teachers through the use of professional development training and language training. There is an urgency to ensure that French as a Second Language teachers become active learners so that they can reclaim their identity and offer their skills in the educational field. Save to Board […]
Gender Differences in Second Language Motivation: An Investigation of Micro – and Macro – Level Influences
This Ontario study examines grade 9 French as a second language student’s motivation to learn French according to gender and societal influence. Save to Board […]
Student Engagement in an Ottawa French Immersion High School Program
This article explores the difference in language learning for students whose parents have no French background and vice versa. It explains how both sets of students in an Ottawa French Immersion high school benefit from the language learning. Save to Board […]
To What Extent are Canadian Second Language Policies Evidence-Based? Reflections on the Intersections of Research and Policy
This article focuses on four major Canadian policies: The Core French and Immersion program for non-native French speakers, policies surrounding immigrant language learners, heritage teaching and learning disabilities. This article sheds light on how these educational policies can be implemented in order to better meet the needs of language learners and to ensure that all […]
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 […]