NineYear Program of Studies with Michelle De Abreu
Nine-Year Program of Studies with Michelle De Abreu Developed by ERLC/ARPDC as a result of a grant from Alberta Education to support implementation 1
Alberta French as a Second Language 9 -Year Program of Studies Presenter: Michelle De Abreu Edmonton Public Schools
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Session Goals Participants will have a better understanding of: the purpose and intent of the FSL 9 -y POS the structure of the FSL 9 -y POS the role of the FSL Program Articulation document
Definition In Alberta, FSL is: French as a second language a course in which French is taught as a subject
Clientele FSL is for: students with little to no knowledge of French
Entry Points Students can begin FSL in: Grade 4 Alternatives: § Grade 10 3 -year POS § K or 1 with a locally developed curriculum
Time of instruction Time allotted for the FSL 9 -y POS should be: 95 hours per year for Grades 4 -9 § 150 minutes per week (30 – 50 minutes per day) 125 hours per year for French 10 -30
Language of instruction French should be taught: en français
Question What is the purpose and intent of the French as a second language 9 -year program of studies?
Overarching goal of the FSL POS “The overarching goal of this program of studies, then, is to develop students who are sufficiently competent in French so that they can function in the language and culture outside of the confines of the classroom. ” (Page 8, 2004 French as a second language, Nine-Year program of studies (Grade 4 to 12)
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General Outcomes The General Outcomes, along with the Overarching Goal, are the lens through which we interpret the specific outcomes.
General Outcomes Communication Students will use their knowledge of French to understand and/or to express a message effectively in various situations for a variety of purposes. (Page 11, 2004 French as a second language, Nine-Year program of studies (Grade 4 to 12) OAG: function in the language and culture
General Outcomes Language Students will use, with accuracy, knowledge of linguistic elements of the French language to fulfill their communicative intents. (Page 11, 2004 French as a second language, Nine-Year program of studies (Grade 4 to 12) OAG: function in the language and culture
General Outcomes Culture Students will use their knowledge of different Francophone cultures and their own culture to be able to interact appropriately within these cultures. (Page 11, 2004 French as a second language, Nine-Year program of studies (Grade 4 to 12) OAG: function in the language and culture
General Outcomes Language Learning Strategies Students will use their knowledge of strategies to enhance learning and to communicate in French. (Page 11, 2004 French as a second language, Nine-Year program of studies (Grade 4 to 12) OAG: function in the language and culture
General Outcomes Communication Students will use their knowledge of French to understand and/or to express a message effectively in various situations for a variety of purposes. Language Students will use, with accuracy, knowledge of linguistic elements of the French language to fulfill their communicative intents. Culture Students will use their knowledge of different Francophone cultures and their own culture to be able to interact appropriately within these cultures. Language Learning Strategies Students will use their knowledge of strategies to enhance learning and to communicate in French.
Structure of the POS: Front Matter
Structure of the POS: Front Matter Introduction Rationale Philosophy Definition of Outcomes General Outcomes (Pages 1 -11, 2004 French as a second language, Nine-Year program of studies (Grade 4 to 12)
Front Matter: Introduction Defines FSL Recommends time of instruction Recounts history of L 2 instruction Reveals the curriculum as performance-based Distinguishes differences with 1992 POS Identifies what the POS aims to promote in students (Pages 1 -2, 2004 French as a second language, Nine-Year program of studies (Grade 4 to 12)
Front Matter: Rationale Describes benefits of FSL to: Students Society (Pages 3, 2004 French as a second language, Nine-Year program of studies (Grade 4 to 12)
Front Matter: Philosophy Describes components of POS Experience-communication Language Culture Language Learning Strategies (Pages 4 -8, 2004 French as a second language, Nine-Year program of studies (Grade 4 to 12)
Front Matter: Philosophy Important points All components and all skills are of equal importance Students learn to communicate through the processes of comprehension, production and negotiation Comprehension precedes and exceeds production (Pages 4 -8, 2004 French as a second language, Nine-Year program of studies (Grade 4 to 12)
Front Matter: Philosophy Speaks to implementation of technology Real-life use Enhance student communication Enhance technological knowledge and skills (Pages 4 -8, 2004 French as a second language, Nine-Year program of studies (Grade 4 to 12)
Front Matter: Philosophy Explains language competency Active involvement of students Individual progress Cycling of language: introduction, expansion and refinement Authentic communicative situations Over-arching goal statement (Pages 4 -8, 2004 French as a second language, Nine-Year program of studies (Grade 4 to 12)
Front Matter: Philosophy Outlines assessment practices Require variety Require regular feedback Grade level outcomes provide sole basis for assessment (Pages 4 -8, 2004 French as a second language, Nine-Year program of studies (Grade 4 to 12)
Front Matter: Definition of Outcomes Defines general and specific outcomes Describes cyclical organization of outcomes Describes role of fields of experience (Pages 9, 2004 French as a second language, Nine-Year program of studies (Grade 4 to 12)
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Structure of the POS: Grade Specific Outcomes Components Experience Communication Language Culture Language Learning Strategies
Component: Fields of Experience Provide the framework for language acquisition Physical, e. g. food, sports, exercise, health, safety Social e. g. , family, school friends, holidays, celebrations, social life, work Civic, e. g. , consumerism, conservation Intellectual, e. g. , arts, sciences, media Leisure, e. g. , vacations, clubs, associations, outdoor life and travel
Component: Fields of Experience Provide the framework for language acquisition Goal is NOT to learn about a topic in French, but to learn enough about it to function in that context
Component: Fields of Experience Provide the framework for language acquisition Goal is NOT to learn about a topic in French, but to learn enough about it to function in that context Fields are mandated, but time of instruction is not
Component: Fields of Experience Provide the framework for language acquisition Goal is NOT to learn about a topic in French, but to learn enough about it to function in that context Fields are mandated, but time of instruction is not Includes ‘and other areas of interest’
Component: Communication Four skills: Reading comprehension Written production Listening comprehension Oral production
Component: Communication Generally, movement from elementary to high school is: § Concrete Simple Highly structured No spontaneity § § § More abstract More complex Less structure Some spontaneity
Component: Language in Grades 4 -9 is divided into: Knowledge of vocabulary Knowledge of language concepts Application of vocabulary and language Language in Grades 10 -12 is divided into: Application of vocabulary and language Language is to be used: ‘mainly orally and sometimes in writing’ in elementary to communicate a message
Component: Culture is divided into: Knowledge Application
Component: Language Learning Strategies are divided into: comprehension production memory Strategies are to be explicity taught and reflected upon Strategies are not to be graded
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Structure of the POS: Glossary Provides definitions for many of the terms found in the Program of studies (Pages 71 -75, 2004 French as a second language, Nine-Year program of studies (Grade 4 to 12)
Structure of the POS: Appendix Suggested breakdown of the Grade 4 -6 and Grade 79 Field of Experience Holidays and Celebrations (Pages 79, 2004 French as a second language, Nine-Year program of studies (Grade 4 to 12)
Car Analogy Adapted from Spanish Language and Culture Guide to Implementation Alberta Education, Alberta, Canada
Car Analogy Passenger: Language • knows the rules of the road and interprets road signs for the driver Driver: Communication • the only one who can move the car forward Tour Guide: Culture • adds colour, life, and provides information about where all are going Trouble-shooter: Language Learning Strategies • provides important problem-solving skills Adapted from Spanish Language and Culture Guide to Implementation Alberta Education, Alberta, Canada
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Challenge of the FSL POS Gap: appears to exist between the purpose and intent (OAG and GOs) and grade specific outcomes Bridge: Program Articulation document
Session Goals Revisited Participants will have a better understanding of: the purpose and intent of the FSL 9 -y POS the structure of the FSL 9 -y POS the role of the Program Articulation document
Alberta French as a Second Language 9 -Year Program of Studies Presenter: Michelle De Abreu Edmonton Public Schools
Information Michelle De Abreu michelle. de. abreu@epsb. ca Alberta French as a second language 9 -year program of study: http: //education. alberta. ca/media/677897/nine_year. pdf FSL Program Articulations: Grades 4 -6: http: //education. alberta. ca/francais/teachers/progres/compl/fsl/support/niney/progart 4_6. aspx Grades 7 -9: http: //education. alberta. ca/francais/teachers/progres/compl/fsl/support/niney/progart 7_9. aspx French 10 -30: http: //education. alberta. ca/francais/teachers/progres/compl/fsl/support/niney/progart 10_12. aspx
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