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The University of British Columbia
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- Faculty of Education
- Language & Literacy Education
Notice: FLA public sitting at UBC on SaturdaysJanuary 21, February 11, March 3 , April 14, May 5, May 26, June 9, June 23 and July 7, 2012 Attention: a session may be cancelled if registration is too low. |
French Immersion, Core French, Intensive French, Francophone schools: This cohort of a maximum of 36 students takes all classes together and undertakes practica in French Immersion schools, in regular schools offering Core French or Intensive French, or in Francophone schools. Most of the classes are taught in French and, in those classes, assignments are generally done in French. Learning content in French allows students to continue to develop their French skills during the year. Some classes are taught in English, such as English Language Arts. French instructors work as a team and co-ordinate and integrate projects whenever possible. Emphasis is put on teaching French as a second language, teaching content in French, and learning about language development, bilingualism and language policies.
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Admission into the Elementary French cohort requires successful completion of the French Language Appraisal English | French.
There is a high demand for French Immersion teachers at the elementary level in British Columbia.
Please note that students may write their exams in French or English.
French Immersion, Core French, French Schools: This is a cohort of a maximum of 36 students who take many of their courses together in French and do their practica in French Immersion schools, in regular schools offering Core French or in French schools. Learning content in French allows students to continue to develop their French skills during the year. In addition to the French teaching methodology course, students take their core courses such as Educational Psychology, Educational Studies, Principles of Teaching and Communication together. Most of the classes are taught in French and, in those classes, assignments are done in French. Students may combine French with another teaching concentration (e.g., Spanish or Biology).
See the list of courses.
Admission into the Secondary French cohort requires successful completion of the French Language Appraisal English | French
There is a high demand for French Immersion teachers at the secondary level in British Columbia.
Please note that students may write their exams in French or English.
The University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Education presents a new teacher education cohort option for those interested in teaching French in elementary school settings. Candidates may not speak French fluently but are able to communicate at a rudimentary level and are interested in developing language proficiency as well as the methodological skills to teach and inspire others to learn the language.
The program is similar to the regular 12-month BEd program but includes two additional courses: EDUC 490 (French Conversation for Teachers) and LLED 324 (French Methodology), both conducted in French. The practicum takes place in generalist classrooms with core French as a teaching area delivered to several classes in the school.
It is highly recommended that, prior to commencing the program in September, FLAGS applicants undertake a summer immersion experience to maximize their potential for success in this French-oriented program, for example, by applying to the Explore! program (a 5-week program at a French-Canadian university that is eligible for provincially-administered federal funding), UBC’s 3 week Institut d’été, or an alternative immersive experience (to be discussed with the program coordinator, Dr. Wendy Carr).
See the list of courses.
July 2011: 3-week or 5-week French immersion experience (Highly recommended)
Sept 2011: 12-month FLAGS teacher education cohort option at UBC starts
Program Information: Wendy Carr 604 822-6242
Admissions Information: Anne Pound 604 822.5413
If you want to become a French immersion or Core French teacher, or if you require more information regarding F.L.A.G.S., please call or e-mail Dr. Wendy Carr, email wendy.carr@ubc.ca, website , phone 604 822-6242. To learn more about what is required to be admitted, please contact Anne Pound, anne.pound@ubc.ca, phone 604-822-5413 for the elementary programs or Dilys Chiew, dilys.chiew@ubc.ca, phone 604-822-2249 for the secondary programs.
French Language Appraisal (FLA)
If you have any questions about the FLA, contact Dr. Carole Bertho-Woolliams at carole.bertho-woolliams@ubc.ca.
To register for the FLA, contact Senior Program Assistant, Modern Language Education, email lled-mled.fla@ubc.ca.
Dr. Monique Bournot-Trites, Associate Professor, Director of Modern Language Education (French and other languages, BEd and graduate studies), email monique.bournot-trites@ubc.ca, phone 604 822-4873, website.
Teacher Education Office
Secondary admissions: Dilys Chiew, phone 604 822-2249
Elementary admissions: Anne Pound, phone 604 822-5413
