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Perceptions from ESL Teachers Across Canada: A National Survey of the English Second Language (ESL) Teaching Profession
The challenges underlying English Second Language (ESL) teaching have not been widely investigated in Canada. Consequently, in 2010, the Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT) and Heritage Canada jointly funded a national survey project that investigated the diverse challenges faced by ESL teachers working in schools across Canada. In March 2010, in-service ESL teachers teaching in provincially-recognized ESL programs in K-12 private and public schools across Canada were invited to participate in an online survey. The survey questionnaire consisted of 64 questions (e.g., likert-scale, multiple-choice and open-ended items) in which teachers were asked to provide information about the following key areas of their profession: support form key stakeholders, major challenges, teaching resources, job satisfaction and professional development.
This report presents the results of key questions for ESL teachers such as managing classes where students present various competency levels in ESL, special classes, student motivation and a lot more.
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Profile and Pathways-Research Report Supports for Developing FSL Teachers' Pedagogical, Linguistic and Cultural Competencies
The report examines three broad categories relating to FSL teaching: pedagogical skill, cultural competency, and proficiency in the target language. The report also provides information on a variety of current initiatives and activities related to the development of second language teacher skill and knowledge. National initiatives such as the Roadmap for Canada’s Linguistic Duality 2008–2013: Acting for the Future, the role of post-secondary institutions in promoting Canada’s linguistic duality, and the national agreement on internal trade are outlined, as are models of language teacher knowledge and skill development in Europe and in the United States. Following the recommendations in the report is a brief summary of three recent CASLT initiatives supporting language teacher development.
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The Relative Effectivness of Different Core French Delivery Models. Review of the Research. (2008)
This review was undertaken to summarize existing knowledge about modes of delivery of core French across Canada. The focus is on the relative effectiveness of different formats for core French. It identifies a widespread concern related to the perceived inadequacy of the instructional time and intensity currently devoted to core French in school systems in every province and territory. It also documents another major concern, namely the marginalization of the study of French as a second language (FSL) in existing core French program formats
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Teaching French as a Second Language in Canada: Teachers' Perspectives. (2006)
This report presents the results of a national survey of FSL teachers concerning teaching and working conditions. The report points out that gaining access to adequate teaching resources and to more professional development opportunities, as well as improving public opinion and community support towards FSL programs are among the most pressing needs of FSL educators. Available free for downloading.
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An Examination of Intensive French: A Pedagogical Strategy for the Improvement of French as a Second Language Outcomes in Canada - Alina MacFarlane, Ph.D (2005)
This report presents the results of study of the effectiveness of the Intensive French programs and the possibility that they could rejuvenate Core French programs. Available free for downloading.
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Professional Development for Teachers of Core French and ESL (in French-language schools)
This report by Miles Turnbull is in 4 principal sections. Includes the objectives, methodology and results for university involvement in pre-service and in-service education for Core French and ESL teachers and a needs assessment for Professional Development of Core French and ESL teachers in Canada: Case-studies. The final section contains a summary of the study, recommendations and concluding comments. Available on CD-ROM only.
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Core French Teachers and Technology: Classroom Application and Belief Systems
A report by Miles Turnbull and Geoff Lawrence, about Core French teachers belief systems regarding technology in the classroom, their experiences with technology, factors which influence the use of technology in Core French, as well as their willingness to do professional development via technology, based on responses from surveys sent out to core FLS teachers across Canada. Available on CD-ROM only.
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