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Peer reviewedBurns, George E.; Olson, C. Paul – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1989
The relational roles of the consultant, principal, and classroom teacher in Canada's core, extended, and immersion French programs are examined. Discussion focuses on the relationship between professional practice and instructional substantiveness, and it is argued that isolated and uncoordinated professional practice is counterproductive. (32…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Consultants, Elementary Secondary Education, 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 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
Peer reviewedHenchiri, Michelle – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1993
A description of the French language training program used in Canada's Public Service Commission outlines its two components, a core course for lower levels and an independent study package, and other program aspects, including program characteristics, application of the communicative approach, notions as organizing principles, methodology, tests,…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Communicative Competence (Languages), Foreign Countries, French
Peer reviewedUllmann, Rebecca; Geva, Esther – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1985
The formative evaluation of the curriculum, student attitudes, French achievement, and implementation of an elementary level core French program illustrates the usefulness of classroom observation and points to some general shortcomings in core French program content and teaching strategies. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Techniques, Core Curriculum
Direct linkRoessingh, Hetty – Canadian Modern Language Review, 2004
Over the past decade there has been increased pressure in the public discourse for accountability in educational outcomes. There has been a growing sense that ESL students are not being well served by the delivery of supports meant to facilitate their development of English language acquisition and enable them to participate with their classmates…
Descriptors: Program Design, Educational Objectives, Low Achievement, Outcomes of Education
Peer reviewedFoley, Kathryn Shred; And Others – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1988
An overview of empirical research conducted in Canada's core French language programs addresses eight major areas: (1) program characteristics and outcomes, (2) program supplements, (3) student characteristics, (4) enrollment influences, (5) teacher characteristics, (6) public opinion, (7) program implementation and administration, and (8)…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Enrollment Influences, Foreign Countries, French
