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Download full textLandon, John – TESL Canada Journal, 1988
Demonstrates a framework for planning inservice teacher education for Canadian Heritage and Native language instruction programs. Framework stages represent the evolution of teacher training: (1) providing teacher training; (2) training of first and second language teachers towards bilingual development; and (3) recognizing the continuum of…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Canada Natives, Faculty Development, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedHebert, Yvonne M. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1987
A specialist conceptualization of French-language teacher education is proposed for Western Canada where French is a minority language. The discussion addresses the philosophical basis for this approach, the three forms of French language schooling, contributions of bilingual educational methods, and program design. (MSE)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedMajhanovich, Suzanne; Gray, Johanne – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1992
Important features of practicums for teachers of elementary school language immersion programs include: mentoring and peer coaching; guidance in self-analysis, observation, and reflection on teaching practices; and experience with realities of immersion. A period of induction beyond the practicum is also recommended. (19 references) (MSE)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, French, Higher Education, Immersion Programs
Peer reviewedLapkin, Sharon; And Others – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1993
Existing empirical research on core French instruction is reviewed, and research directions are proposed in four areas: program design, program objectives and outcomes, curriculum issues, and teacher education. Experimentation with alternative instructional designs for delivery of core French is seen as a high priority. (84 references) (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Educational Objectives, Educational Research
England, Lizabeth – 1988
When foreign graduate students come to the United States for master's-level training as teachers of English as a second language, they return to their homes countries well-prepared with up-to-date teaching theory and practice. However, the teacher education programs in the United States are prepared for the students only to the extent that they…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Communication, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedLipton, Gladys C. – French Review, 1994
Discussion of FLES (foreign languages in elementary schools) programs in the United States looks at their history, current status within and outside the United States, important FLES issues (long-range planning, teacher qualifications and recruitment, delivery models, mandated programs, research needs, teaching methods) and importance to the…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Delivery Systems, Educational History, Educational Objectives
British Council, London (England). English-Teaching Information Centre. – 1979
The teaching of English as a second language (ESL) to adults and students in the United Kingdom is examined with respect to teacher training program design. Articles are devoted to ESL teacher training programs at the University of Edinburgh, the University College of North Wales at Bangor, the University of Lancaster, and the University of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Bachelors Degrees, Classroom Communication, College Language Programs
