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Tools for French as a Second Language Assessment Elementary to Secondary School
Area(s) of Focus: revised curriculumDivision(s): Intermediate, SeniorLevel(s): Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9Resource(s) Available:We developed tools to assess various curriculum expectations and student learning. We created single-point rubrics to assess three different skills: Speaking to Interact, Speaking to Communicate, and Writing.
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Using an Action-Oriented Approach for Effective Communication in Secondary Core and Immersion French as a Second Language
Area(s) of Focus: revised curriculumDivision(s): Intermediate, SeniorLevel(s): Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12Resource(s) Available:Our group discussed listening skills and oral communication in FSL (French) by reading articles, gathering and trying various resources, incorporating technology where appropriate, and developing a document to annotate these strategies and resources.
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The French Immersion Classroom: Enhancing Teaching Practice and Developing Students’ Communication Through Cross-Curricular Balance and the use of Technology
Area(s) of Focus: revised curriculum, technologyDivision(s): JuniorLevel(s): Grade 5, Grade 6Resource(s) Available:With a focus on the Junior French Immersion classroom (grades 5 and 6), cross-reference curriculum areas taught in French to develop balanced literacy lessons and consistently integrate School Board issued technology (IPADS) into learning activities
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Documentation and Visibility of Student Thinking
Area(s) of Focus: math, technologyDivision(s): JuniorLevel(s): Grade 5, Grade 6Resource(s) Available:We intentionally developed lessons as opportunities for making student thinking more visible. Debriefing lessons using student work recorded on technology allowed all parties to identify misconceptions, give feedback and assess student thinking.
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The Mindful Math Project – Part 2
Area(s) of Focus: math, technologyDivision(s): Intermediate, SeniorLevel(s): Grade 10Resource(s) Available:A Grade 10 LDCC math resource that focuses on decreasing math anxiety and increasing mathematical knowledge through engaging and practical activities. It is a teacher-ready and student-focused resource that can be used as is or modified.
