- EDUC Outline

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY ?

E100

CLAUDE DIONNE

EMAIL: cdionne@sfu.ca

Wednesday 5:30-9:20

EDB 8620

PREREQUISITE:

EDUC 401/402. Instruction given in English

A modern language methodology course in which beginning teachers acquire a variety of approaches,

teaching strategies and curricula for teaching a basic Core French program. The course will begin at

SFU and be completed at Laval University in Québec. Special emphasis will be placed on the practical

use of authentic documents.

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. This will be further enhanced during the

5

weeks spent in Québec. Guest speakers and

field trips may become part of class investigation, if possible according to the group's schedule

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

** Criteria to be discussed in class and posted on FIRSTCLASS**

On campus lesson /16

Off campus lesson /16

Article review /16

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Reflection Journal

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Portfolio/16

Authentic Document Resource Book/36

READINGS

Ministry of Education. (2001). Core French IRP Grs. 5-12. Victoria, B.C.: Queen's Printer.

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

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

Students in all Faculty of Education courses are encouraged to review policies pertaining to academic

integrity available on the Undergraduate Programs website:

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ro2s/student resourceslindex.html

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