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EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION

EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION. INFORMATION SESSION: É cole Shannon Park School February 10, 2011. Description. This program has been designed for students who have little or no experience with French language.

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EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION

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  1. EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION INFORMATION SESSION: École Shannon Park School February 10, 2011

  2. Description • This program has been designed for students who have little or no experience with French language. • The entry point to the Early French Immersion Program is at the Primary level and the program extends to Grade 12.

  3. CANADIAN MADE! Begun about 37 years ago in St. Lambert, Montréal,Québec. Research shows that the Immersion experience is the most effective way for a child to become functionally bilingual and this will in no way deter the intellectual and the social development, the academic achievement and the development of English communication skills.

  4. CURRICULUM The French Immersion Program follows the same learning outcomes as defined for English Programs as stated in the Nova Scotia provincial guides.

  5. LANGUAGE ACQUISITION • Students acquire their new language naturally in a French environment which is surrounded by French posters, signs, books and resources and through the integration of subjects taught in French.

  6. NOVA SCOTIA The first Early Immersion classes started in 1977. The Late Immersion Program (starting in Grade 7) began in 1985. A review of the French Immersion Program in the HRSB is currently underway.

  7. EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION • This program begins at the Primary level and extends to Grade 12. Students receive a French Immersion Certificate upon completion.

  8. FRENCH IMMERSION CERTIFICATE Upon completion, students should be able to: • function well in a French-speaking community • accept a job where French is the working language • pursue university or college education in French

  9. EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION IN HALIFAX REGIONAL SCHOOL BOARD • As of September 2005, HRSB has 42 schools (elementary, junior high and high schools) offering the Early Immersion program, of which École Shannon Park School is one.

  10. PERCENTAGE OF INSTRUCTION IN THE FRENCH LANGUAGE IN THE EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM • Primary- Grade 2 90%-100% (varies due to Music and Physical Education) • Grades 3-6 80%- 85% (formal instruction in English is introduced) • Grades 7-9 60%- 75% • Grades 10-12 {minimum of nine credits taught in French (50%)}

  11. SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES • All students should have equal access to special services where available. • It is recommended that there is a close working relationship among the Immersion teacher, the Resource teacher and the parent(s)/ guardian(s). • As of September 2010, Shannon Park now has a French Immersion Resource Teacher.

  12. WHEN CONSIDERING THE EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM… • How developed are your child’s first language skills?• Does your child appear to be developing in terms of social and emotional growth?• Does your child have positive self-esteem?• Does your child have any major perceptual or auditory problems?• Can your child adjust easily to unfamiliar situations?

  13. THE EARLY FRENCH IMMERSIONPROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENABLE ALL STUDENTS TO… communicate effectively in French using the listening, speaking, viewing, reading and writing and other ways of representing.

  14. LISTENING uses teaching strategies that foster a positive classroom environment. helps the students achieve success in French while learning the Primary level subjects.

  15. SPEAKING Concours d'art oratoire

  16. Jeunes lecteurs actifs P-6 Lecteurs Actifs 7-9 (Active Young Readers/Active Readers) READING

  17. WRITING Écrivains à l’œuvre 4-7(Writers in Action) This initiative is helping students across the province to develop strong writing skills. There are reference books,which will help your child learn grammar, spelling and punctuation.

  18. EnglishInstruction • begins in Grade 3 and students readily transfer . acquired reading strategies and skills

  19. MATHEMATICS • Students develop problem solving abilities using a variety of strategies to communicate their understanding of mathematics concepts.

  20. SOCIAL STUDIES • The aim of Social Studies is to enable and encourage students to examine isssues, respond critically and creatively, and make informed decisions as individuals of an increasingly interdependent world.

  21. SCIENCE • Students will construct knowledge and understanding of concepts in life science, physical science, and Earth and space science, and apply these understandings to interpret, integrate and extend their knowledge - (GCO 3 – Department of Education P-6 Learning Outcomes Document)

  22. THE EARLY FRENCH IMMERSIONPROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENABLE ALL STUDENTS TO… • work and study purposefully, both independently and in groups.

  23. THE EARLY FRENCH IMMERSIONPROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENABLE ALL STUDENTS TO… • solve problems individually and collaboratively.

  24. THE EARLY FRENCH IMMERSIONPROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENABLE ALL STUDENTS TO… • encourage personal development of skills, attitudes and values.

  25. THE EARLY FRENCH IMMERSIONPROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENABLE ALL STUDENTS TO… • express their ideas and feelings in various art forms.

  26. THE EARLY FRENCH IMMERSIONPROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENABLE ALL STUDENTS TO… • locate, evaluate, adapt, create and share information using a wide variety of sources and technologies.

  27. THE FRENCH IMMERSION TEACHER • has an excellent command of written and spoken French. • teaches the subjects according to the Provincial guidelines. • French Immersion teachers in the HRSB must pass a rigorous screening assessment in oral and written communication before being deemed qualified.

  28. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT… • is ongoing and collaborative (English & French).

  29. Collegiality with English Programs

  30. PREPARATION AND SUPPORT FOR PARENTS French section of community libraries HRSB website and French links French language television Encourage extracurricular and community activities which promote French language and culture Read to your child in English to foster a love of language

  31. THE EARLY FRENCH IMMERSIONPROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENABLE ALL STUDENTS TO… • demonstrate a better understanding of their own and others’ cultural heritage with a particular emphasis on French speaking communities.

  32. SUPPORT FOR PARENTS www.cpf.ca

  33. USEFUL LINKS • www.cpf.ca (Canadian Parents for French) • http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/bgromick/ • (To enroll or not to enroll . . . that is the questions) • www.caslt.org (Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers)

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