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Simon Fraser University
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EDUCATION 480-4
DESIGNS FOR LEARNING - FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE ?
(ELEMENTARY)
Intersession 1990
May 9- June 15
Tuesday & Thursday
5:30-9:20 P. M.
Location: MPX 7504
PREREQUISITE:
Educ. 401/402 or equivalent
Instruction given in French and English
Knowledge of French equivalent to French 206 or
with permission of the instructor (M. Varga at 291-3251).
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
This course deals with a variety of approaches, teaching strategies, and curricula for teaching
French as a second language in elementary schools.
OBJECTIVES:
The participant will acquire a better understanding of the theories, approaches and methodology
in the teaching of French as a second language; study aspects and application of current
language programs in British Columbia; study and practise teaching techniques; acquire skills in
evaluating second language teaching and learning. The focus will be on practical application of
the above. As well there will be a component to upgrade the language competence.
TOPICS/ACTIVITIES:
-Theories of second language learning
-Teaching and learning strategies
-Evaluation techniques
-Curriculum and commercial programs in B.C.
-Lesson and unit planning
-Culture
-Oral presentations
-Conversation Sessions
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Full attendance.
Active participation.
Assignments:
-short written and oral presentations based on teaching one or more of the four skills
-pupil evaluation of a given unit
-one unit plan (in detail)
-one mini-leçon
REQUIRED READING:
Ministry of Education, B.C. Curriculum Guide for the Teaching of French as a Second Language,
Victoria, B.C., 1990. (will be provided)
CASLT, National Cove French Study. (will be provided)
Krashen, Stephen D., Principles & Practice in Second Langua
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e Acquisition. Prentice-Hall
International, 1987.
