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SUMMARY:FSL Teaching Approaches and Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Course Details\nSchedule and Format\n12 lessons over 6 weeks that blend theory and practice: \n\nSynchronous 60-minute classes Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 7–8 p.m. EST (Zoom)\nTuesday evening classes are synchronous and all participants attend.\nThursday evening classes are offered synchronously or asynchronously. Participants may either attend the live class or work through the module on their own and post a reflection.\nParticipants are asked to apply what they are learning in their own classrooms and share their observations with course colleagues.\nOptional activities: Reading/viewing activities complement the course discussions.\n\nFirst class: September 12\, 2023 \nLast class: October 19\, 2023 \nRegistration Fees\n\n\n\nRegistration Type\nRate\n\n\nCASLT Member\n$120 + tax\n\n\nNon-member*\n$180 + tax\n\n\n\n*Includes a one-year CASLT membership. \nCourse Completion\nAll participants who finish the course successfully will receive a certificate of completion. \nParticipant Profile\nTeachers of Core\, Extended\, or French Immersion programs (elementary or secondary) \nLanguage of the Course\nThis course is taught with a bilingual approach. Course content will be presented in English\, with classroom examples in French. Participants may engage with coursework and discussions in English or French. \nInstructional Approach\n\nAction-oriented: Each module will include authentic examples from FSL classrooms\, including videos of classrooms in action and examples of student work. Throughout the course\, participants will contribute their analyses\, questions\, and reflections as we examine these examples together and identify the teachers’ and students’ strategies for improving communication in French.\nDifferentiated: Each participant is asked to set out personalized learning objectives\, reflecting on their own professional learning goals for the course. The activities in the course are designed to be transferable to different teaching contexts. We will make explicit connections to how strategies can be adapted or selected based on student age\, interest\, and skill-level.\n\nCourse Description\nIn this course\, we will explore different approaches and strategies for teaching French. Why do some strategies work better in certain contexts or for teaching certain skills? Join us in a safe\, no-judgment professional learning environment where we will share examples of what works (and what doesn’t!). We will also discuss the research and experiences that inform our teaching practices. \nThe course is anchored in the pedagogy (Action-Oriented Approach) and language skill development (comprehension\, production\, interaction) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) but the principles are also applicable to other frameworks. \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of this 6-week course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDistinguish between different pedagogical approaches to teaching French as a second/additional language\nIdentify and compare a variety of evidence-based strategies to help students develop their communicative skills in listening\, speaking\, reading\, and writing\nApply those strategies to their own teaching context and receive feedback on their approach\n\nCourse Overview\n\n\n\nWeek\nTopic \nLearning Objectives\n\n\n1\nHow Did You Learn French (Or Other Second Language)?\nRecognize the impact of personal learning experiences and preferences on our teaching choices/methods \nIdentify some historical and evidence-based approaches to second language teaching: grammar-translation\, audio-visual\, communicative\, and action-oriented (socio-actional) \nDiscuss and compare classroom examples of these approaches\n\n\n2\nWhat Is Our Common Understanding of “Strategies”?\nCompare strategies\, skills\, and teaching habits \nConnect the Action-Oriented Approach with three types of strategies: cognitive\, metacognitive\, and socio-emotional\n\n\n3\nSecond Language Pedagogy: A Science or an Art?\nIdentify strategies supported by evidence \nDiscuss the role of experience and intuition (in addition to evidence) \nReflect on the popularity of some approaches despite a lack of research evidence\n\n\n4\nWhat Teaching and Learning Strategies Are Particularly Useful to Support Listening and Reading (Comprehension)?\nRecognize the different purposes for listening or reading\, and that teaching strategies should be based on purpose \nSelect a comprehension strategy presented in class to try in your classroom and create a single-point assessment rubric\n\n\n5\nHow Do We Design Opportunities for Oral and Written Interaction?\nIdentify supports for students before and during interaction activities to address their learning needs \nSelect a support strategy presented in class to try in your classroom and create a single-point assessment rubric\n\n\n6\nPlanning: Collaborating and Reflecting \nWhat Strategies Work for Me and My Students?\nCo-create criteria for selecting/applying teaching strategies (How do we know if a strategy was effective? How will students know?) \nShare and reflect on the results of a classroom experience based on the week 4 or 5 strategies \nPractice giving feedback based on strategies that support communicative skills \nRevise and submit your assessment rubric (comprehension or interaction) for instructor feedback
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/fsl-teaching-approaches-strategies/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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SUMMARY:Inspiring Action: Leadership Strategies for Empowering Language Teachers (French)
DESCRIPTION:With the COVID-19 pandemic\, technology has come to play a vital role in language classrooms. As part of our mission to support second language teachers and teaching throughout Canada\, CASLT is hosting a series of Online Professional Learning webinars exploring the role of technology in language teaching and learning. \nSupporting staff is an integral part of leading a school and helps mitigate teacher attrition. Research consistently demonstrates that teachers thrive in environments where they feel supported and valued and have trusting relationships with their administrators. Since the introduction of online learning\, administrators may have wondered how they could continue to support language teachers in new blended learning environments. This interactive panel discussion will focus on practical strategies for school leaders to inspire and empower these language teachers. Join our panelists\, including current administrators and a language teacher\, to ask your questions and discuss best practices for supporting language teachers in blended teaching assignments. \nThe session will recorded and posted on the CASLT CoLab afterwards.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20230405/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230403T200000
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UID:14115-1680548400-1680552000@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Inspiring Action: Leadership Strategies for Empowering Language Teachers (English)
DESCRIPTION:With the COVID-19 pandemic\, technology has come to play a vital role in language classrooms. As part of our mission to support second language teachers and teaching throughout Canada\, CASLT is hosting a series of Online Professional Learning webinars exploring the role of technology in language teaching and learning. \nSupporting staff is an integral part of leading a school and helps mitigate teacher attrition. Research consistently demonstrates that teachers thrive in environments where they feel supported and valued and have trusting relationships with their administrators. Since the introduction of online learning\, administrators may have wondered how they could continue to support language teachers in new blended learning environments. This interactive panel discussion will focus on practical strategies for school leaders to inspire and empower these language teachers. Join our panelists\, including current administrators and a language teacher\, to ask your questions and discuss best practices for supporting language teachers in blended teaching assignments. \nThe session will recorded and posted on the CASLT CoLab afterwards.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20230403/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230301T190000
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UID:13741-1677697200-1677700800@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Connecting Language Learners to the World Outside: A Panel Discussion (French)
DESCRIPTION:With the COVID-19 pandemic\, technology has come to play a vital role in language classrooms. As part of our mission to support second language teachers and teaching throughout Canada\, CASLT is hosting a series of Online Professional Learning webinars exploring the role of technology in language teaching and learning. \nLanguage doesn’t exist in a vacuum\, so why should our language classrooms? Connecting language students to the real world in authentic and meaningful ways can be a highly motivating way to encourage learning. In 2020\, the recipients of two of CASLT’s Research and Special Initiatives Grants set out to explore different ways to connect their students to the outside world. Karen and Serena explored the development of intercultural understanding and awareness fostered among students participating in a virtual “Web Pals” language exchange. Laun and Ashleigh had their students interview fluent French speakers for a podcast to inspire them to be more engaged. Join our panel discussion to learn more about each of these projects and how you can implement their strategies in your own classroom. \nThe session will recorded and posted on the CASLT CoLab afterwards.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20230301/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195544
CREATED:20230210T205627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T213401Z
UID:13726-1677524400-1677528000@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Connecting Language Learners to the World Outside: A Panel Discussion (English)
DESCRIPTION:With the COVID-19 pandemic\, technology has come to play a vital role in language classrooms. As part of our mission to support second language teachers and teaching throughout Canada\, CASLT is hosting a series of Online Professional Learning webinars exploring the role of technology in language teaching and learning. \nLanguage doesn’t exist in a vacuum\, so why should our language classrooms? Connecting language students to the real world in authentic and meaningful ways can be a highly motivating way to encourage learning. In 2020\, the recipients of two of CASLT’s Research and Special Initiatives Grants set out to explore different ways to connect their students to the outside world. Karen and Serena explored the development of intercultural understanding and awareness fostered among students participating in a virtual “Web Pals” language exchange. Laun and Ashleigh had their students interview fluent French speakers for a podcast to inspire them to be more engaged. Join our panel discussion to learn more about each of these projects and how you can implement their strategies in your own classroom. \nThe session will recorded and posted on the CASLT CoLab afterwards.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20230227/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195544
CREATED:20230118T014843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T213356Z
UID:13527-1676487600-1676491200@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:The Contradiction of Being a French L+ Teacher: Issues to Consider to Support Immersion Teachers (French)
DESCRIPTION:The French immersion faculty is evolving. While it was once predominantly composed of people with French as their dominant language (L1)\, a recent study by ACPI (2019) points out that\, in fact\, the majority of today’s French immersion teachers outside of Quebec speak French as an additional language (L+). For those who work in their non-dominant language\, the experience can include feelings that are complex and sometimes contradictory. \nThe powerful experience of learning French in immersion is what makes a career in immersion appealing to so many graduates of the program. That being said\, the decision to teach in immersion is often accompanied by a certain amount of stress that arises as these teacher-graduates attempt to integrate into the immersion language community. These feelings go beyond personal linguistic insecurity to concerns around legitimately belonging to the immersion language community. \nDespite a desire to belong\, new French L+ teachers can feel a strong sense of non-belonging when the only aspects of linguistic identity that are considered are accent and French-language proficiency. Teacher-graduates seek to assert their contributions to the immersion program and to have a voice within this community. Collectively\, we need to reflect on our perception of what defines the legitimacy of L+ teachers and ask ourselves how our perception of this legitimacy can affect their access to this community. \nThis workshop will explore the complexities of bilingual life through the story of a French immersion teacher and suggest ways to support the legitimacy of bilingual teachers. \nThe session will recorded and posted on the CASLT CoLab afterwards.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20230215/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195544
CREATED:20230118T014619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T213350Z
UID:13510-1676401200-1676404800@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:The Contradiction of Being a French L+ Teacher: Issues to Consider to Support Immersion Teachers (English)
DESCRIPTION:The French immersion faculty is evolving. While it was once predominantly composed of people with French as their dominant language (L1)\, a recent study by ACPI (2019) points out that\, in fact\, the majority of today’s French immersion teachers outside of Quebec speak French as an additional language (L+). For those who work in their non-dominant language\, the experience can include feelings that are complex and sometimes contradictory. \nThe powerful experience of learning French in immersion is what makes a career in immersion appealing to so many graduates of the program. That being said\, the decision to teach in immersion is often accompanied by a certain amount of stress that arises as these teacher-graduates attempt to integrate into the immersion language community. These feelings go beyond personal linguistic insecurity to concerns around legitimately belonging to the immersion language community. \nDespite a desire to belong\, new French L+ teachers can feel a strong sense of non-belonging when the only aspects of linguistic identity that are considered are accent and French-language proficiency. Teacher-graduates seek to assert their contributions to the immersion program and to have a voice within this community. Collectively\, we need to reflect on our perception of what defines the legitimacy of L+ teachers and ask ourselves how our perception of this legitimacy can affect their access to this community. \nThis workshop will explore the complexities of bilingual life through the story of a French immersion teacher and suggest ways to support the legitimacy of bilingual teachers. \nThe session will recorded and posted on the CASLT CoLab afterwards.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20230214/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195544
CREATED:20230118T002139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T002547Z
UID:13501-1675882800-1675886400@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Innovative Assessment Practices Using Technology (French)
DESCRIPTION:With the COVID-19 pandemic\, technology has come to play a vital role in language classrooms. As part of our mission to support second language teachers and teaching throughout Canada\, CASLT is hosting a series of Online Professional Learning webinars exploring the role of technology in language teaching and learning. \nWhether classes occur online\, in-person\, or in hybrid format\, technology can facilitate the assessment of language proficiency. This session will focus on foundational practices as well as specific technologies and strategies that teachers can implement to ensure that language assessments are reliable and valid\, even when they occur online. How do teachers collect observational evidence of learning from students in breakout rooms? How do they ensure that online written assignments are valid? What conversational evidence of learning can teachers gather using technology? Attend this interactive\, online session for answers to these questions as well as any others you may have regarding assessment in a blended language learning environment.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20230208/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195544
CREATED:20230118T002058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T002058Z
UID:13486-1675710000-1675713600@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Innovative Assessment Practices Using Technology (English)
DESCRIPTION:With the COVID-19 pandemic\, technology has come to play a vital role in language classrooms. As part of our mission to support second language teachers and teaching throughout Canada\, CASLT is hosting a series of Online Professional Learning webinars exploring the role of technology in language teaching and learning. \nWhether classes occur online\, in-person\, or in hybrid format\, technology can facilitate the assessment of language proficiency. This session will focus on foundational practices as well as specific technologies and strategies that teachers can implement to ensure that language assessments are reliable and valid\, even when they occur online. How do teachers collect observational evidence of learning from students in breakout rooms? How do they ensure that online written assignments are valid? What conversational evidence of learning can teachers gather using technology? Attend this interactive\, online session for answers to these questions as well as any others you may have regarding assessment in a blended language learning environment.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20230206/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195544
CREATED:20221102T224934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T015736Z
UID:12954-1675278000-1675281600@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Establishing Routines in a Blended Learning Environment: Lowering Our Students’ Affective Filters (French)
DESCRIPTION:With the COVID-19 pandemic\, technology has come to play a vital role in language classrooms. As part of our mission to support second language teachers and teaching throughout Canada\, CASLT is hosting a series of Online Professional Learning webinars exploring the role of technology in language teaching and learning. \nA blended learning environment requires routines purposefully designed to establish a community of second language learners who can maintain low affective filters. This helps them stay motivated and able to acquire language. Effective routines can provide consistency\, stability\, and greater learner autonomy. In this webinar\, we will delve into research-based evidence to share a variety of practical teaching strategies and routines that will help you meet the needs of your blended L2 learners.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20230201/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195544
CREATED:20221104T134838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T210132Z
UID:12945-1675105200-1675108800@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Establishing Routines in a Blended Learning Environment: Lowering Our Students’ Affective Filters (English)
DESCRIPTION:With the COVID-19 pandemic\, technology has come to play a vital role in language classrooms. As part of our mission to support second language teachers and teaching throughout Canada\, CASLT is hosting a series of Online Professional Learning webinars exploring the role of technology in language teaching and learning. \nA blended learning environment requires routines purposefully designed to establish a community of second language learners who can maintain low affective filters. This helps them stay motivated and able to acquire language. Effective routines can provide consistency\, stability\, and greater learner autonomy. In this webinar\, we will delve into research-based evidence to share a variety of practical teaching strategies and routines that will help you meet the needs of your blended L2 learners.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20230130/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195544
CREATED:20221102T223343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T143201Z
UID:12937-1669230000-1669233600@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together: Building Online Language Teacher Communities of Practice (French)
DESCRIPTION:With the COVID-19 pandemic\, technology has come to play a vital role in language classrooms. As part of our mission to support second language teachers and teaching throughout Canada\, CASLT is hosting a series of Online Professional Learning webinars exploring the role of technology in language teaching and learning. \nConnection is an essential force in all our lives. As language teachers\, being part of a community of practice can combat isolation and provide opportunities to share ideas\, perspectives\, and solutions. Whether you’re just beginning a teaching career or about to retire\, connecting online can expand opportunities for learning\, collaboration\, and professional development. This interactive panel session will explore current research on mentorship and communities of practice\, strategies for combatting isolation\, and best practices for starting and maintaining online communities of practice.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20221123/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195544
CREATED:20221104T145405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T143128Z
UID:12929-1669057200-1669060800@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together: Building Online Language Teacher Communities of Practice (English)
DESCRIPTION:With the COVID-19 pandemic\, technology has come to play a vital role in language classrooms. As part of our mission to support second language teachers and teaching throughout Canada\, CASLT is hosting a series of Online Professional Learning webinars exploring the role of technology in language teaching and learning. \nConnection is an essential force in all our lives. As language teachers\, being part of a community of practice can combat isolation and provide opportunities to share ideas\, perspectives\, and solutions. Whether you’re just beginning a teaching career or about to retire\, connecting online can expand opportunities for learning\, collaboration\, and professional development. This interactive panel session will explore current research on mentorship and communities of practice\, strategies for combatting isolation\, and best practices for starting and maintaining online communities of practice.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20221121/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195545
CREATED:20221020T174636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T193454Z
UID:12864-1668020400-1668024000@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Ditch the Textbook: A Panel Discussion on Leveraging Technology to Centre Diverse Perspectives in the L+ Classroom (French)
DESCRIPTION:With the COVID-19 pandemic\, technology has come to play a vital role in language classrooms. As part of our mission to support second language teachers and teaching throughout Canada\, CASLT is hosting a series of Online Professional Learning webinars exploring the role of technology in language teaching and learning. \nTechnology connects us to a seemingly unlimited variety of authentic resources from diverse perspectives. How do we know which resources to use? How can we ensure that they are appropriate for our learners? This interactive session will focus on practical\, easy-to-implement strategies for leveraging technology to highlight traditionally marginalized voices in the additional language classroom. Ditch the textbook and move away from the limited worldviews of classic literature to ensure that diverse voices are intentionally represented in your classroom. Join our three panelists to ask your questions and discuss best practices for including diverse perspectives in the additional language classroom.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20221109/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195545
CREATED:20221020T182558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T182558Z
UID:12852-1667847600-1667851200@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Ditch the Textbook: A Panel Discussion on Leveraging Technology to Centre Diverse Perspectives in the L+ Classroom (English)
DESCRIPTION:With the COVID-19 pandemic\, technology has come to play a vital role in language classrooms. As part of our mission to support second language teachers and teaching throughout Canada\, CASLT is hosting a series of Online Professional Learning webinars exploring the role of technology in language teaching and learning. \nTechnology connects us to a seemingly unlimited variety of authentic resources from diverse perspectives. How do we know which resources to use? How can we ensure that they are appropriate for our learners? This interactive session will focus on practical\, easy-to-implement strategies for leveraging technology to highlight traditionally marginalized voices in the additional language classroom. Ditch the textbook and move away from the limited worldviews of classic literature to ensure that diverse voices are intentionally represented in your classroom. Join our three panelists to ask your questions and discuss best practices for including diverse perspectives in the additional language classroom.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20221107/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220915T201500
DTSTAMP:20260414T195545
CREATED:20220821T205858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T162340Z
UID:12223-1663268400-1663272900@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Exploring an Anti-Oppressive Pedagogical Framework Centred on Student Identity\, Linguistic Needs\, and Social Justice (English)
DESCRIPTION:Inclusive pedagogy focuses on students’ evolving identities and language acquisition needs. It reflects both authentic and action-oriented learning of French as a second/additional language. Through a broader definition of the term “text\,” this teaching practice values the spiral of language acquisition. It prioritizes oral communication\, which is then linked directly to reading and writing in context\, in order to implement anti-racist\, anti-oppressive\, and anti-colonial teaching practices. \nThis workshop is designed for FSL teachers and administrators. It will aim to bridge educational theory and practice through concrete examples of pedagogical scenarios.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20220915/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220913T201500
DTSTAMP:20260414T195545
CREATED:20220822T205752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T162332Z
UID:12208-1663095600-1663100100@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Exploring an Anti-Oppressive Pedagogical Framework Centred on Student Identity\, Linguistic Needs\, and Social Justice (French)
DESCRIPTION:Inclusive pedagogy focuses on students’ evolving identities and language acquisition needs. It reflects both authentic and action-oriented learning of French as a second/additional language. Through a broader definition of the term “text\,” this teaching practice values the spiral of language acquisition. It prioritizes oral communication\, which is then linked directly to reading and writing in context\, in order to implement anti-racist\, anti-oppressive\, and anti-colonial teaching practices. \nThis workshop is designed for FSL teachers and administrators. It will aim to bridge educational theory and practice through concrete examples of pedagogical scenarios.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20220913/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195545
CREATED:20220217T192920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T154733Z
UID:7046-1648148400-1648152000@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:21st Century Learning to Support Access\, Achievement\, Equity\, and Empowerment in a Secondary FSL Context (French)
DESCRIPTION:Technology and digital resources are important in FSL\, but they won’t impact student engagement and achievement on their own. In this webinar we will explore how to shift educator mindsets about what teaching for the 21st century looks and sounds like and how to create inclusive learning experiences for students in FSL. We will learn how this shift changes the role of the classroom teacher from “master teacher” to “master learner.” In both digital and in-class learning environments\, the “master learner” curates learning experiences that centre student voice\, choice\, and lived experience in the process of learning.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/online-professional-learning-20220324/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195545
CREATED:20220217T195643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T135904Z
UID:7041-1647975600-1647979200@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:21st Century Learning to Support Access\, Achievement\, Equity\, and Empowerment in a Secondary FSL Context (English)
DESCRIPTION:Technology and digital resources are important in FSL\, but they won’t impact student engagement and achievement on their own. In this webinar we will explore how to shift educator mindsets about what teaching for the 21st century looks and sounds like and how to create inclusive learning experiences for students in FSL. We will learn how this shift changes the role of the classroom teacher from “master teacher” to “master learner.” In both digital and in-class learning environments\, the “master learner” curates learning experiences that centre student voice\, choice\, and lived experience in the process of learning.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/online-professional-learning-20220322/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195545
CREATED:20220112T212051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T132342Z
UID:6508-1645729200-1645732800@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Assessment Challenges During Pandemic Times: Strategies for Ensuring Academic Integrity (French)
DESCRIPTION:When much of the world went into lockdown because of COVID-19\, the immediate shift to online learning came as a shock to many teachers. One of the key areas of concern that emerged in teaching under pandemic conditions has been assessment. Not being able to monitor student work in the classroom has exposed some of the weaknesses of traditional assessment practices. For second language teachers specifically\, the challenge of assessing speaking\, reading\, listening\, and writing online has necessitated a shift in assessment approaches. In this session\, we will discuss how teaching practices have had to change\, explore new ways of assessing online\, and highlight different tools that may help to ensure academic integrity.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/online-professional-learning-20220224/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195545
CREATED:20211220T011318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T175640Z
UID:5558-1645556400-1645560000@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Assessment Challenges During Pandemic Times: Strategies for Ensuring Academic Integrity (English)
DESCRIPTION:When much of the world went into lockdown because of COVID-19\, the immediate shift to online learning came as a shock to many teachers. One of the key areas of concern that emerged in teaching under pandemic conditions has been assessment. Not being able to monitor student work in the classroom has exposed some of the weaknesses of traditional assessment practices. For second language teachers specifically\, the challenge of assessing speaking\, reading\, listening\, and writing online has necessitated a shift in assessment approaches. In this session\, we will discuss how teaching practices have had to change\, explore new ways of assessing online\, and highlight different tools that may help to ensure academic integrity.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/online-professional-learning-20220222/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195545
CREATED:20220112T215534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T141824Z
UID:6522-1643914800-1643918400@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:You "Can-Do" It With Video! The Language Learning Benefits of Student-Made Videos (French)
DESCRIPTION:Do you have YouTuber hopefuls or rising TikTok stars in your class? Why not harness your students’ passion for video creation to engage them in the language classroom? Attend this session to learn user-friendly tools and tips to implement in language classes that will engage students by having them produce authentic videos. Participants will develop a repertoire of strategies for recording\, editing\, and sharing student videos. We’ll also explore ideas for real-life tasks that students can record in second language classes. \nAfter the session\, you will also be well-equipped to enter your class in CASLT’s Languages Build Video Contest!
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/online-professional-learning-20220203/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195545
CREATED:20211012T203927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T141420Z
UID:6512-1643742000-1643745600@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:You "Can-Do" It With Video! The Language Learning Benefits of Student-Made Videos (English)
DESCRIPTION:Do you have YouTuber hopefuls or rising TikTok stars in your class? Why not harness your students’ passion for video creation to engage them in the language classroom? Attend this session to learn user-friendly tools and tips to implement in language classes that will engage students by having them produce authentic videos. Participants will develop a repertoire of strategies for recording\, editing\, and sharing student videos. We’ll also explore ideas for real-life tasks that students can record in second language classes. \nAfter the session\, you will also be well-equipped to enter your class in CASLT’s Languages Build Video Contest!
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/online-professional-learning-20220201/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195545
CREATED:20211214T231322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T143037Z
UID:4891-1637866800-1637870400@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:It All Starts with a Great Story! Exploring Language\, Literacy\, and Social Consciousness with Second Language Learners (French)
DESCRIPTION:Canadian children’s literature can provide powerful opportunities for teachers to engage second language learners. Developing language proficiency\, enhancing literacy competency\, and deepening understanding of critical social issues are some of the benefits. Yes\, you can do all this with just one book… if you choose a quality piece of literature as your anchor text! \nParticipants in this session will explore the process of designing connected literacy lessons through a model plan inspired by the award-winning picture book When We Were Alone (written by David A. Robertson and illustrated by Julie Flett). The story provides a gentle introduction to the history of residential schools that teaches students about Indigenous language\, culture\, and history; intergenerational storytelling; and family empowerment and strength. \nUsing the conceptual framework of pre–during–post reading stages and drawing on current research in second language pedagogies (Arnett & Bourgoin\, 2018; Bourgoin\, 2019; Gibbons\, 2015)\, this presentation will demonstrate a variety of literacy-based instructional strategies. Language and vocabulary acquisition\, oral fluency\, reading comprehension\, and descriptive writing are all targeted while exploring the significant themes of the text. \nParticipants will leave the session with a unit plan of connected lessons\, supporting documents\, and practical ideas that can be adapted for other children’s books and other topics of social relevance. This session will be of interest to teachers working with second language learners at multiple levels (elementary and beginner level secondary).
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/online-professional-learning-20211125/
LOCATION:Online | En ligne
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195545
CREATED:20211214T230625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T141023Z
UID:4884-1637694000-1637697600@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:It All Starts With a Great Story! Exploring Language\, Literacy\, and Social Consciousness With Second Language Learners (English)
DESCRIPTION:Canadian children’s literature can provide powerful opportunities for teachers to engage second language learners. Developing language proficiency\, enhancing literacy competency\, and deepening understanding of critical social issues are some of the benefits. Yes\, you can do all this with just one book… if you choose a quality piece of literature as your anchor text! \nParticipants in this session will explore the process of designing connected literacy lessons through a model plan inspired by the award-winning picture book When We Were Alone (written by David A. Robertson and illustrated by Julie Flett). The story provides a gentle introduction to the history of residential schools that teaches students about Indigenous language\, culture\, and history; intergenerational storytelling; and family empowerment and strength. \nUsing the conceptual framework of pre–during–post reading stages and drawing on current research in second language pedagogies (Arnett & Bourgoin\, 2018; Bourgoin\, 2019; Gibbons\, 2015)\, this presentation will demonstrate a variety of literacy-based instructional strategies. Language and vocabulary acquisition\, oral fluency\, reading comprehension\, and descriptive writing are all targeted while exploring the significant themes of the text. \nParticipants will leave the session with a unit plan of connected lessons\, supporting documents\, and practical ideas that can be adapted for other children’s books and other topics of social relevance. This session will be of interest to teachers working with second language learners at multiple levels (elementary and beginner level secondary).
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/online-professional-learning-20211123/
LOCATION:Online | En ligne
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195545
CREATED:20211214T213551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T230351Z
UID:4871-1637262000-1637265600@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Discover Design Thinking: Creating Authentic and Engaging Experiences in the Second Language Classroom Through Project-Based Learning (French)
DESCRIPTION:Design thinking is a creative\, flexible\, competency-driven problem-solving framework that can be used in your second language classroom. There are five key aspects to design thinking: empathy\, understanding\, ideating\, development\, and testing. When implemented properly\, design thinking encourages and guides students in designing meaningful\, creative solutions to authentic real-world problems in their classroom\, school\, or community. \nIn this session\, we will look at each step of the design thinking process and the variables involved. Participants will get an overview of design thinking\, what it looks like in class\, and how to implement it in the second language classroom.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/online-professional-learning-20211118/
LOCATION:Online | En ligne
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195545
CREATED:20211214T213508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T230119Z
UID:4865-1637089200-1637092800@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Discover Design Thinking: Creating Authentic and Engaging Experiences in the Second Language Classroom through Project-Based Learning (English)
DESCRIPTION:Design thinking is a creative\, flexible\, competency-driven problem-solving framework that can be used in your second language classroom. There are five key aspects to design thinking: empathy\, understanding\, ideating\, development\, and testing. When implemented properly\, design thinking encourages and guides students in designing meaningful\, creative solutions to authentic real-world problems in their classroom\, school\, or community. \nIn this session\, we will look at each step of the design thinking process and the variables involved. Participants will get an overview of design thinking\, what it looks like in class\, and how to implement it in the second language classroom.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/online-professional-learning-20211116/
LOCATION:Online | En ligne
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195545
CREATED:20211024T203418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T143152Z
UID:1969-1635447600-1635451200@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Enjoying a Sense of Well-Being and Passion for Teaching: Finding Meaning (French)
DESCRIPTION:Teaching is a complex profession with constant challenges such as excessive workloads and emotional overload. The need to continually adapt to rapidly changing circumstances and needs can make it particularly difficult to ensure one’s daily well-being. And yet countless teachers\, despite having faced various obstacles while performing their job\, are still passionate and optimistic. This begs the question: how we can manage an ongoing emotional load while best adapting to the daily problems we encounter? How can we evoke a sense of well-being while teaching\, and what can we do to stay passionate while looking for meaning in our profession? How can we maximize our potential to persevere? This session will address the matter of well-being and passion among teachers. It will consider how to foster well-being in the workplace by highlighting the strengths and skills teachers can use to adopt a more positive outlook towards the various situations they face in academic environments. Lastly\, it will propose strategies to foster greater workplace motivation and support for a positive professional identity.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/online-professional-learning-20211028/
LOCATION:En ligne
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195545
CREATED:20211024T203534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T143617Z
UID:1971-1635274800-1635278400@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Enjoying a Sense of Well-Being and Passion for Teaching: Finding Meaning (English)
DESCRIPTION:Teaching is a complex profession with constant challenges such as excessive workloads and emotional overload. The need to continually adapt to rapidly changing circumstances and needs can make it particularly difficult to ensure one’s daily well-being. And yet countless teachers\, despite having faced various obstacles while performing their job\, are still passionate and optimistic. This begs the question: how we can manage an ongoing emotional load while best adapting to the daily problems we encounter? How can we evoke a sense of well-being while teaching\, and what can we do to stay passionate while looking for meaning in our profession? How can we maximize our potential to persevere? This session will address the matter of well-being and passion among teachers. It will consider how to foster well-being in the workplace by highlighting the strengths and skills teachers can use to adopt a more positive outlook towards the various situations they face in academic environments. Lastly\, it will propose strategies to foster greater workplace motivation and support for a positive professional identity.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/online-professional-learning-20211026/
LOCATION:Online | En ligne
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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