Hot off the press! A `must have` for all second language teachers

Le français suit…
Hot off the press! A ‘must have’ for all second language teachers!
(FSL and Immersion)
LE PORTFOLIO CANADIEN DES LANGUES POUR ENSEIGNANTS
produced by CASLT
(The Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers)
Based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages created by the Council of
Europe and the basis of the DELF exams, this tools allows students to ascertain objectively their level
of competencies in French, to set up a course o faction tailored to their needs and to monitor the
evolution of these competencies.
All new language curriculums across Canada are now being aligned with the Framework of
Reference and the six levels are becoming a national standard with the common terminology of :
A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2.
Order your own copy on – line at www.caslt.org Note that copies will also be ordered for our Centre.
2011 Fall Conferences
Mark these dates for next year!
Congrès de l’ACPI 2011 : Une longue tradition d’accueil aura lieu dans la belle ville de Victoria
le 3 au 5 novembre. Vous seriez capable de vous inscrire la semaine prochaine au www.acpi.ca
Ne tardez pas à faire vos réservations car le congrès aura lieu à l’hôtel Empress. Le luxe total!
SLIC 2011 Summit (Second Language and Intercultural Council of ATA) on October 28 and
October 29 in beautiful Canmore. Register at: www.slic.teachers.ab.ca Come and listen to a
new line-up of presenters bringing to you the latest trends in second language teaching and
learning.
Le congrès du Conseil français sera de retour le 2 au 3 décembre à Canmore également ! De
plus, le 3 décembre sera un jour ACPI-ICI! Il y aura des présentateurs reconnus au niveau
national comme Léo-James Lévesque et Philippe Le Dorze. À ne pas manquer!
Do you want the opportunity to share/collaborate/meet with fellow French
teachers in French?
Now is your chance! Come and participate in the Conseil français régional!
Attend the…
Assemblée annuelle du Conseil Français régional
Jeudi 9 juin à 19h
Ecole St- Gérard salon du personnel
Ordre du jour:
Compte rendu de l'année
Congrès décembre 2011 et AGA du Conseil français
Échanges d'idées pour l'an prochain
Élection du C.A.
Important End of the Year News from Donna at the Library!
1. Just a friendly reminder for all teachers to take a look around their classroom for FLRC items
that may be misplaced pieces from kits. Any items found would be happily received. At
present, there are lonely kits looking for pieces from the Oui, Oui, Oui from Madame Natalie
(including a teacher guide), a video tape from Quebec Signs 2, and many pieces from Les
Editions Passe-Temps. As well, the FLRC materials are being requested to be returned by
June 25th for an inventory. Please keep in mind that it will take about three weeks. Any
concerns, please contact Donna at [email protected] or 780- 296-2500.
2. A HUGE THANKS TO CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH! Earlier this year, CPF initiated the
writing of a Community Initiatives Grant to enhance our adolescent and children’s collection at
the Grande Prairie Public Library. We have just been informed that we received the entire
amount requested: $12 500! So, we will be able build a NON-FICTION section for teens and also
purchase the every-popular FRENCH COMIC BOOKS in addition to significantly improving our
CHILDREN’S COLLECTION. Mille mercis!
New resources still trickling in!
Area DELF Training for 2011-2012
The interest in the DELF Exams is taking off across the country. There are now 20 examination centres
across the country within school boards, ministries of education and universities. With five years of
experience, our Centre has become a model to others in its implementation, especially in
demonstrating how to use the exams as a progression throughout the years, not just as an exit exam.
Read Tina McDonald’s (vice-principal St Gérard) in the next ACPI Journal!
*More information on registration available in August.
1. How and Why? DELF Information and How-to-Prepare-Your-Students Session –
September19 AM
2. Renouvellement d’habilitation (for those trained three years ago in October, 2008 by Dr.
Wally Lazaruk) – October 12 and 13
3. DELF Examiner-Marker Training for first timers - September 26, 27 (A1 and A2) and
October24 and 25 (B1 and B2).
 Teachers must attend the A1 and A2 training days if they wish to be trained up to the
B2 level.
 Teachers can be trained only to the A2 level, if they so choose.
 In order to not exhaust certain schools that have several trained examiners, we are now
requesting that if you are accessing the travel funds, immersion schools need to ensure a
minimum of two DELF accredited examiners and that FSL schools need to ensure a
minimum of one accredited examiner.
Excellent French PD Planned for 2011-2012
Watch for the following sessions!
1. August 29 in Grande Prairie– Published author and sought off internationally and nationally for
literacy and writing: YVES NADON (Immersion and Francophone all levels)
2. August 29th , October 28th and February 17th in Grande Prairie– Making Connections – Effective
Literacy Practices in FSL – Stefanie Muhling from OISE and additional presenters.
3. October 17 in Peace River for the ATA PD Day– Rhonda Murphy with AIM and the Program of
Studies ( FSL Elementary AND Junior High)
4. October 17 in Peace River for the ATA PD Day – Carmen Mykula form MERFIP and the
Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium: Repenser l’étude du roman de la 4e à la 9e année (
Immersion et francophone) Half-Day Only
5. October 18 in Grande Prairie – Carmen Mykula form MERFIP and the Edmonton Regional
Learning Consortium: Repenser l’étude du roman de la 4e à la 9e année ( Immersion et
francophone) Half-Day Only
Myriam Lemay http://english.correctionphonetique.com/myriam.html
6. October 18th in Grande Prairie - Do your students have difficulty pronouncing French?
Would you like to learn some tips, techniques and strategies to help them?
In this workshop in Corrective Phonetics, Myriam Lemay from Vancouver will teach you to hear
your students’ pronunciation difficulties, and will show you a multitude of effective ways to
correct them. She will also present practical material and strategies that you can easily adapt to
your students’ needs. This workshop is particularly designed for French Immersion teachers.
Come and participate in this dynamic, interactive workshop. Myriam’s non-intimidating
approach will inspire and amuse you! (Half Day Only)
7. October 18th in Grande Prairie - Vos élèves éprouvent des difficultés à bien prononcer le
français? Venez participer à un atelier interactif et dynamique dont l’approche non intimidante
en matière de correction phonétique saura vous inspirer et…vous amuser ! Vous y apprendrez à
diagnostiquer la nature des difficultés de prononciation qu'éprouvent vos élèves et surtout, une
multitude de moyens faciles pour les corriger. Myriam vous présentera du matériel et des
stratégies de correction pratiques et facilement adaptables à votre enseignement en salle de
classe.
8. October 28th – Published author(Litéracie en action) and hilarious keynote speaker across
Canada: Léo-James Lévesque: Des outils d’apprentissage pour tous ( Immersion and
Francophone all levels)
9. February 17th – Professeur au Campus St Jean, Martine Pellerin: Using digital technologies to
document and assess students’ language learning process ( Immersion and francophone , all
grades)
10. August 29th, October 28 and February 17th - ED 4450 : Teaching Second Languages – A GPRC
three Credit University Transfer Course offered on the TRI-district PD days as well as an
additional on-line component. This methodology course is an introduction to theory and
practice of second language teaching and presents various approaches, methods and
techniques, as well as current uses and trends in bilingual education. Must register through
both the NRLC www.nrlc.net and GPRC: www.gprc.ca
Exciting (and affordable) Cultural Events for 2011-2012
Watch for the September newsletter for more information on the following cultural
performances:
Chuck and Albert – Hilarious Acadians from PEI for all French programs! (March 26th to
29th)
L’Unithéâtre –LE PORTRAIT GOOBLE - French Theatre for Immersion and
Francophone ( April 23 to 26)
Les Productions Éfemer – Back by popular demand, Francis Mayrand will dance up a
storm with groups from all French programs. Not to miss! (Last two weeks of February)
Communication jeunesse – Another fabulous French author tour from October 31 to
November 5 for our Immersion and Francophone programs
For our teens in all French programs - Justin Blais: young, dynamic, Franco-Albertan
who’s success is international, even with Disney! Coming in the fall, dates to be
determined!
Arthur l’Aventurier for our Immersion and Francophone Preschool to Grade 3 students.
More info coming!
Herman Poulin, well-known and loved visual artist is coming back with new and
exciting workshops for Immersion and Francophone program. 2nd and 3rd week of
January tentatively planned.
Time to Register for EVENING GPRC French Courses this Fall !
*Register at www.gprc.ca or call 780-539-2911
1. French 0110 On Line – Beginning French all on-line with Elluminate Sessions!
2. French 0120 – Grade 11 equivalent – Mon. & Wed. 6 to 8:50 pm
3. French 2110 – First Year Intermediate French 1 – 1st year university course – Tues. & Thurs. 6
to 8:20.
Useful Educational Extras!
AIM Summer Institute West, Vancouver, BC: August 19-22. Register through
www.aimlanguagelearning.com
A fabulous new resource for FSL (Yes! Our Centre has it!) Teaching language through
culture! – Cultur-osité on DV D – More info at:
http://www.nelsonschoolcentral.com/cgibin/lansaweb?webapp=WDSCPLN+webrtn=dscpln+F(LW3CATURL)=E_FRENCH_AS_A
_SECOND_LANGUAGE
http://www.eworkshop.on.ca/edu/core.cfm?L=2 Un site RICHE! La ressource en ligne
du ministère de l'Éducation de l'Ontario et de TFO pour les enseignants de
l'élémentaire. Vous y trouverez des modules de littératie et de numératie avec vidéos
d'enseignants à l'œuvre, fiches d'activités, plans de cours, de même que des modules
sur l'Activité physique quotidienne (APQ) et l'anaphylaxie (pour la protection des élèves
souffrant d'allergies graves), qui relèvent du programme Écoles saines.
http://french.about.com/library/verb/bl-verbconjugator.htm Use this French verb
conjugate to conjugate all your French verbs!
*Remember that all reimbursements for 2010-2011 need to be submitted to the Centre by the third week in
August. Refer to past newsletters for summer French programs.
Le Centre vous souhaite un bel été bien reposant!