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CLAUDE DIONNE

EMAIL: claude_dionne@sfu.ca

jeudi 9:30-12:20

7mai- 3aoüt

Shrum Science Centre Room 9500

PREREQUISITE:

EDUC 401/402. Instruction given in English

A modern language methodology course in which beginning teachers acquire the skills to teach a basic

Core French program. The course will begin at SFU and be completed at Laval University a Québec.

Special emphasis will be placed on the practical use of authentic documents. Basic knowledge of French

would be helpful but not necessary.

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES

• Reading and discussion of methodology of second language(L2) teaching and learning

• Reading of relevant research literature and articles pertaining to L2 teaching and learning

• Familiarization with a theme based approach

• Building language proficiency through an interactive approach and modeling

• Planning for inclusion of culture in the L2 classroom (The use of authentic documents)

• Teaching strategies with emphasis on communication

-Familiarization with the prescribed learning outcomes as set out in the Core French IRP

5-12

The course will be practical and reflect the Core French IRP (5-12). Participants will have maximum

opportunities to practice the French used in the classroom and will be able to improve their own

language skills. Guest speakers and field trips may become part of class investigation, if possible

according to the group's schedule

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Attendance and participation 15%

Reflective journal 20%

Formal lesson 10%

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Mini lesson 10%

Article review 15%

Resource collection 30%

READINGS

Ministry of Education. (2001). Core French IRP Grs.

5-12.

Victoria, B.C.: Queen's Printer.

http://www.bced.gov.bc.calirp/irp.htm

Selected readings (research papers, language magazines) presented by the instructor

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