Camerise Collection https://openlibrary-repo.ecampusontario.ca/jspui/handle/123456789/2567 2026-04-30T23:03:03Z 2026-04-30T23:03:03Z Faion-Kralik, Gabrielle La Gamba, Alessandro https://openlibrary-repo.ecampusontario.ca/jspui/handle/123456789/2600 2026-04-30T18:14:39Z 2024-05-10T00:00:00Z

Copains Globaux : Promoting Authentic Communication Through Virtual Projects with Other Language Teachers and Learners Faion-Kralik, Gabrielle; La Gamba, Alessandro The Copains Globaux Initiative originates from the partnership between language educators and learners hailing from diverse communities, namely Ontario and Marseilles, Ontario and Cameroon, and Ontario and Quebec.; The initiative is formulated with the objective of fostering authentic, intercultural discourse and comprehension through the joint planning and teaching efforts of classroom instructors. Its design is predicated on offering a more accessible and equitable alternative to the international exchanges commonly undertaken in secondary schools.; Within this initiative, educators are paired to jointly strategize their classroom experiences, thereby cultivating an authentic language environment for their students.; The proposition is made that the project assumes the role of the Independent Study Unit (ISU) and is integrated throughout the Foreign Second Language (FSL) course, whether in the Core, Extended, or Immersion program.Student engagement encompasses shared virtual excursions in collaboration with E2Adventures, collaborative mind-mapping and brainstorming sessions, vocabulary enhancement exercises, genuine conversations in the target language, and attentive listening within their respective teams.; By addressing linguistic barriers, presenting an introductory video, generating artistic or STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) responses to the information exchange, and culminating in a collective compilation shared upon the project's conclusion, students fulfill key objectives such as authentic language immersion, social interaction, digital citizenship, and cross-cultural collaboration.

2024-05-10T00:00:00Z Camerise Waterloo Regional District School Board https://openlibrary-repo.ecampusontario.ca/jspui/handle/123456789/2601 2026-04-30T18:33:18Z 2024-07-05T00:00:00Z

What is Camerise and What is its Impact on Teachers and Students Camerise; Waterloo Regional District School Board Parts 1 and 2 combined. This video resource outlines what Camerise is and how it began. Stephanie Ringwood, FSL Consultant with the Waterloo Region DSB interviews Dominique Scheffel-Dunand, Camerise Co-Lead. This is followed by testimonials to the effect that joining the Camerise project has had on teachers and students within the Waterloo Region DSB.

2024-07-05T00:00:00Z Al-Dahr, Chafica Sahely, Marilu https://openlibrary-repo.ecampusontario.ca/jspui/handle/123456789/2602 2026-04-30T18:53:46Z 2024-10-02T00:00:00Z

DELF in 8th Grade : A Teacher's Guide Al-Dahr, Chafica; Sahely, Marilu The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) has initiated a pilot project to implement the DELF exam for Grade 8 students.; The key objectives of this initiative include: Adopting a standardized framework for assessing students' language proficiency. Gathering data to classify students' proficiency levels according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and sharing these results with secondary schools. Collecting feedback from students about the DELF experience to encourage risk-taking in language learning. Evaluating the effectiveness of French as a Second Language (FSL) instruction by analyzing test results. Developing an accurate profile of students' language skills, such as identifying strengths in oral production versus gaps in listening comprehension. Enhancing the overall effectiveness of the FSL program. Benefits for Teachers: DELF influences classroom teaching by promoting action-oriented and communicative approaches aligned with real-world contexts, consistent with CEFR standards.; This alignment encourages teachers to: Create congruence between classroom activities and DELF tasks. Integrate more authentic materials into teaching. Adopt interactive pedagogies that emphasize speaking, critical thinking, and differentiated instruction. Reform classroom assessment practices to foster critical reflection among students.

2024-10-02T00:00:00Z Al-Dahr, Chafica Sahely, Marilu https://openlibrary-repo.ecampusontario.ca/jspui/handle/123456789/2603 2026-04-30T18:57:07Z 2024-10-02T00:00:00Z

Le DELF (Diplôme d'études en langue française) scolaire en 8e année : Guide de l’enseignant.e Al-Dahr, Chafica; Sahely, Marilu Le Conseil Scolaire Catholique de Toronto a lancé un projet pilote du DELF scolaire pour les élèves de huitième année.; Les objectifs qui nous incitent à entreprendre ce projet sont variés et comprennent : Adoption d’un cadre commun pour évaluer les compétences réelles des apprenants; Obtention de données permettant de classifier les niveaux de nos élèves selon le Cadre Européen Commun de Référence pour les langues (CECR) et de partager ces résultats avec les écoles secondaires; Recueil des opinions des élèves concernant le DELF et incitation à la prise de risques; Examen de la fonctionnalité de l’apprentissage du français langue seconde (FLS) en analysant les résultats de l’examen; Élaboration d’un portrait précis des compétences individuelles des élèves (par exemple, le DELF permet de déterminer si un élève excelle en production orale, mais a des lacunes en compréhension orale); Amélioration de l’efficacité du programme de FLS.

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