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Mills, Geoff; MacNamee, Terence – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1987
The components of British Columbia's new curriculum for secondary level Asian language programs, which are designed around communicative acts rather than grammar, are described and the implications for material development, evaluation, methodology, and teacher education are discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills, Communicative Competence (Languages), Curriculum Design
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Yalden, Janice – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1984
Some aspects of planning second language programs along communicative lines are examined, and a framework for planning communicative classroom activities is described. The problem of determining whether to start planning with methodology and materials or overall curriculum design is discussed at length. A practical solution, a teacher's handbook…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Communicative Competence (Languages), Course Content, Course Organization
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Fraser-Rodrigue, Anne; And Others – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1990
A study investigated the effects on language proficiency of a curriculum module in history taught entirely in French during core French periods. Through ethnographic and qualitative research methods, it was determined that use of immersion-type modules to extend core French is feasible. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Design, French, History Instruction
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Doctor, Eleanor – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1989
Proposes a model for second language educators who are seeking a more communicative approach to second language instruction. A process for selection and ordering of content is outlined, and factors rendering an activity more communicative are discussed. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Course Content, Curriculum Design, Foreign Countries
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D'Anglejan, Alison; And Others – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1990
Intended as a practical reference for teachers and curriculum developers, the guide reviews options in student evaluation and considers the relevance of these for monitoring student learning in the context of a multidimensional curriculum for core French programs. Three categories of evaluation methods are examined: language tests; observation and…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Techniques, Communicative Competence (Languages), Curriculum Design
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Tremblay, 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