Descriptor
Source
| Canadian Modern Language… | 5 |
Author
| Tremblay, Roger | 5 |
| LeBlanc, Raymond | 2 |
| Duplantie, Monique | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 5 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 2 |
Education Level
Audience
| Practitioners | 1 |
| Teachers | 1 |
Location
| Canada | 5 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedTremblay, Roger – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1992
The debate over whether Canadian second-language teaching should emphasize language study or language experience is examined, and it is concluded that the emerging consensus is for integration of the two in English and French second-language instruction. The National Core French Study teaching model is recommended for all languages. (10…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Objectives, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedDuplantie, Monique; Tremblay, Roger – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1990
The communicative/experiential syllabus explores new ways to teach and learn language, addressing concerns that language instruction focuses narrowly on the analytical aspect of language learning. In the syllabus, the classroom is considered a rich and authentic environment for experiences based on content, not just language, contributing to…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Communicative Competence (Languages), Course Content, Course Descriptions
Peer reviewedTremblay, Roger – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1990
The contributions of the teacher education and professional development task force to the implementation of Canada's proposed multidimensional core French curriculum are discussed. The professional development kits produced by the group are critiqued, highlighting the best features and examining solutions to problems found in the materials. (22…
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Course Content, Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedLeBlanc, Raymond; Tremblay, Roger – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1990
The National Film Board of Canada's video series "Pour tout dire" was developed during the National Core French Study and actively involved two of the study's members. The series integrates a number of recommendations from the study and contributes to their implementation in the classroom. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedTremblay, Roger; LeBlanc, Raymond – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1990
A three-phase procedure for developing instructional units, which when used with professional development can enhance teachers' understanding and implementation of Canada's National Core French Study multidimensional curriculum, is described. The procedure includes reflection, production, and piloting phases. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Design, Foreign Countries
