French Language Learning

Goal 1:

Improve students’ participation in class time and learning in FSL.

Statements (Select one or create your own):

• I can implement/foster a CEFR-inspired classroom that emphasizes communicative competence (ex: Smash Education, AO Scénario web, FSL Continuum (1-6), Continuum (7-8).)

• I can develop students' competencies and confidence in oral communication. (ex: Ballon à questions (K-6) and Concours d’art oratoire : grades 4-6 / grades 7-12.)

• I can incorporate differentiated activities to ensure success for all students, whether in Core French, Extended French, or French Immersion programs using Echos, Echos Pro, Mon réseau ma vie, Point de connexion et Jusqu'au bout (grades 1 to 12)

• I can use assessment for learning, assessment as learning, and assessment of learning to support student growth in FSL.

• I can use pedagogical practices to guide oral communication. 

• I can ensure that effective Tier 1 literacy instruction is happening in classes with board supported resources (e.g.,Echos Pro, French literacy board developed program)

Strategies:

• Integrate CEFR-inspired activities, such as role-plays, interactive dialogues, and real-life communication tasks, at least twice a week to enhance oral proficiency.

• Use formative assessments (e.g., oral presentations, conversational practice logs, student self-assessment) regularly to gauge and support students’ language progress.

• Provide differentiated instruction and support (small group work, visual aids, leveled tasks) to accommodate varying levels of French proficiency.

• Conduct regular Professional Development (PD) sessions on CEFR implementation and formative assessment in FSL classrooms.

• Use CEFR-inspired tracking tools to record and monitor student progress in oral, reading, and writing proficiency.

Potential Data Sources:

• Oral proficiency assessment records (CEFR-based)

• Student self-assessment logs

• Teacher observational checklists on oral fluency and confidence

• Tracking sheet on differentiated activity success

Goal 2:

Improve students’ preparedness for future success.  

Statements (Select one or create your own):

• I can foster in students the understanding that language learning is a lifelong journey.

• I can encourage and support ELL, Indigenous, and special needs students in all FSL programs.

• I can encourage students to choose French as a Second Language as an elective as one of the 16 credits by the end of Grade 10.

• I can encourage students to participate in a Specialist High Skills Major in French or French Co-op to increase the number of students participating in job skills programs.

• I can encourage students to select a senior level FSL course (FSF3U, FSF4U, FIF3U and/or FIF4U) and complete the DELF exam. 

Strategies:

• • Incorporate materials that reflect the diverse backgrounds of ELL and Indigenous students, making connections to their cultures and perspectives in French content.

  • Provide options for students to demonstrate their learning through various formats, such as visuals, oral presentations, or recorded dialogues, rather than written-only assessments.

  • Organize events where Grade 10 students can preview Grade 11 and 12 French topics or visit classes in progress, getting a sense of what to expect.

  • Incorporate daily greetings, check-ins, and questions in French to create a sense of routine, making language practice feel more natural and less intimidating.

  • Use structured pair or group activities that encourage students to support one another and share ideas, creating a collaborative learning atmosphere.

  • Regularly emphasize effort and progress rather than just proficiency, reminding students that mistakes are part of the learning process.

Potential Data Sources:

• Student surveys on FSL motivation and engagement

• Retention data in FSL programs year-over-year

• Observational logs of risk-taking in FSL activities

• Attendance at and feedback from FSL showcases or celebration events

Goal 3:

Improve student well-being by enhancing the sense of community in FSL. 

Statements (Select one or create your own):

• I can show students the importance of learning French by encouraging them to use their skills outside of the classroom.

• I can organize cultural activities that enrich language learning, such as French-themed days, virtual exchanges, or field trips.

• I can recognize and celebrate FSL successes with parents, the school community, and the board.

• I can celebrate and showcase the successes of our FSL programs in the school community.

Strategies:

• Plan community engagement events, such as “French Cultural Week” or field trips to local Francophone cultural sites.

• Organize virtual or in-person language exchange partnerships with schools in Francophone regions to encourage authentic language use.

• Use newsletters, social media, and school announcements to highlight FSL successes, such as student projects, achievements, or participation in French-language activities.

• Involve parents by sharing FSL learning tips and home-based activities to encourage French practice beyond the classroom.

Potential Data Sources: 

• Participation data in community engagement events

• Student reflections on community engagement activities

• Feedback from parents and community members on FSL events

• Teacher logs on student participation in language exchanges