Description
This webinar is the first in a series of three sessions as part of our Pathways to Success project dedicated to valuing additional language education and professional integration for foreign-trained teachers (FTTs). The aim of the project is to identify challenges and issues related to FTT integration. This first session will provide a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and explore innovative solutions to facilitate the integration of FTTs, thereby contributing to the development of additional language instruction in the Canadian education system.
A prize draw will take place at the end of the session. Prizes include one $50 gift card and two $25 gift cards to the winners’ choice of Indigo Books and Music, Tim Hortons, or Starbucks. Participants must be present to claim a prize.
Step 1: Identifying FTT-related Challenges for School Administrators
This session is dedicated to identifying challenges and issues related to the integration of FTTs in schools across Canada, with a particular focus on additional language instruction.
Step 2: Co-designing and Developing Solutions
The second session will focus on working collaboratively among participants to develop concrete strategies and solutions to overcome the challenges identified in the first session.
Step 3: Toolkit Presentation and Dissemination
The final session will present a practical toolkit, developed from community contributions and co-designing strategies from the previous session, to facilitate the professional integration of FTTs into the Canadian education system.
Webinar Agenda
Welcome and Introduction (20 minutes)
- Introduction of the facilitators
- Review of session objectives
- Interactive round table where participants can share their expectations
- Introduction of the participants
- Proposal of group or reflective task to further the discussions
Testimonials and storytelling (40 minutes)
Alice Fomen, PhD in educational technology, assistant professor at the Université de l’Ontario français, and founder of Seeva Education and the Alliance for an Inclusive Education Community (ACEI), as well as Eric Keune, vice principal at the Viamonde School Board and teacher with over 19 years of experience, will share their experiences on the challenges and successes associated with FTT integration.
Collaborative Workshop (25 minutes)
Participants will be divided into two or three groups to identify the FTT integration-related issues from the facilitators’ stories.
The groups will synthesize the stories told by Alice Fomen and Eric Keunne through the collaborative creation of a keyword cloud.
Wrap-Up and Closing (5 minutes)
The webinar will finish with a summary of next steps.
Time & Date
Location
Zoom
Featured Presenters

Educational Consultant
Alice Fomen
Alice Fomen has a doctorate in educational technology, a master’s degree in human rights, and bachelor’s degrees in education and public law. Founder of the Alliance for an Inclusive Education Community and of Seeva Education, she develops teaching resources and supports the integration of immigrant teachers. Co-founder of l’École Louis Legrand, she is also an assistant professor at the Université de l’Ontario français, where she combines research on technology acceptance and professional integration. Alice is a major contributor to educational literature and serves on the board of the Canadian Association of Instructional Designers (CACP-CAID).

Vice Principal and FSL Instructor
Eric Keunne
Eric Keunne is a distinguished educator, consultant, and researcher with over 19 years of experience in FSL teaching, educational leadership, and community involvement. His journey spans multiple countries, including Cameroon, Belgium, the UK, and Canada. His personal experience as an internationally trained educator has informed his understanding of the challenges faced by foreign-trained teachers, including recognition of qualifications and professional integration. He holds an M.A. in French studies and an M.Ed. and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Francophone Studies at York University.
As a vice principal at Viamonde School Board and an FSL instructor at Brock University’s Faculty of Education, Eric excels in curriculum development and inclusive teaching practices. His research focuses on culturally responsive and relevant pedagogy, teacher education, equity and inclusion, anti-oppression and anti-racist pedagogy, bilingualism, and language policy. His work is particularly centered on the professional learning of FSL teachers, especially those with international training. Eric has developed an OCT Accredited Additional Qualification course for internationally trained teachers, authored a book on bilingualism, and regularly contributes to French media outlets. Deeply involved in the Francophone community in Ontario, Eric advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion in education through his leadership and research efforts.
Facilitator

Project Lead
Florence Sedaminou Muratet
Florence Sedaminou Muratet is a distinguished educator with over 20 years of experience in French and humanities education. Florence has a wealth of experience in fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a passion for lifelong learning. Her extensive background in language didactics and FSL instruction, coupled with her strong experience in pedagogical consulting, makes her a strong project lead.
Throughout her career, Florence has developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies for diverse, multilingual, and multicultural contexts, including in Hong Kong, France, South Africa, and Canada. At McGill University, she spearheaded the modernization of French study programs, incorporating digital technologies for francophone lecturers. This experience provided her with crucial insights into the integration challenges faced by FTTs in the Canadian educational system.