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French as a Second Language (FSL) Part 1 AQ (OECTA, Winter 2024, Online)

February 5, 2024 to April 19, 2024

  • Category: AQ, Online
  • Region: Central Ontario, Eastern Ontario, GTA, Northern Ontario, Outside Ontario, Southern Ontario
  • Topic: French as a Second Language
  • Grades: Intermediate (grades 7-10), JK-SK, Junior (grades 4-6), Primary (grades 1-3), Senior (grades 11-12)

This course is designed to develop awareness and understanding of classroom theory and practice in French as a Second Language. As an introductory course, Part 1 provides participants with a strong foundation and understanding of the vision and underlying philosophy related to French as a Second Language. Participants will acquire these basic skills and background knowledge, and be able to apply them as an integrated delivery model in the system in which they will be working – Core French, Extended French, or French Immersion. Teachers will have the opportunity to reflect on their learning, to communicate with other participants, and to apply their learning in practical experiences.

The course is open to all elementary and secondary school teachers who have one of the following basic qualifications: primary, junior, intermediate, or senior division.

The language of instruction for the course is French. Opportunities for professional reading, reflection, communication and expression in the French language are provided. In order to take this course, participants must complete an online test to demonstrate their proficiency in reading, writing and speaking French. The proficiency test consists of viewing a choice of video clips and spontaneously responding, in French, with your point of view.  This is followed by a couple of tasks embedded in the FSL curriculum that you review and respond to.

Note: If a registrant is unsuccessful in the proficiency test, they will be refunded their registration fee, less an assessment administration charge of $50.