Suggestions for Improvement
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French Culture Class
A separate yearly class that happens alongside the French course that focuses specifically on different French cultures.
02.
More Courses in French
There should be more options to learn in French, especially in the upper years of the program where you only need a few courses.
03.
Officially Bilingual Province
Making the province officially bilingual will raise the status of the language.
04.
Diverse Learning Activities
Teachers need to have more cultural and racial diversity in the activities and assignments that they do.
05.
French Resources
Resources written and created by Francophones at an age-appropriate level.
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Students should be given French resources to improve their French.
06.
More School Locations
Schools can be hard to get to, more locations would be better.
07.
Culturally Aware Teachers
Teachers need better knowledge about different cultures within their own classes.
08.
Improved Teacher French Proficiency
There should be a summer institute for teachers to improve their French.
09.
More Spoken French
Emphasis in French class should be on spoken French as less on written and grammar.
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A stricter French policy in French class.
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Less translation by teachers and more explanations in French.
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Graded discussions and one-on-ones should be used more often.
10.
More Intensive French Course
The yearly French course should have more time dedicated to it than a normal class; potentially have an extended period or French year-round in semestered schools.
11.
Anti-Racism Teacher Training
Teachers need to be aware of what is and is not racist. They should be able to deal with racism as it happens and not perpetuate it.
12.
Exchanges Should be Subsidized
Field trips and exchanges should be subsidized so that more people can go on them more frequently.
13.
Less of a Grammar Focus
Instead of focusing on grammar, teach more about culture; teach more grammar in action.
14.
Targeted Recruitment
BIPOC, lower income families should be targeted in recruitment for French immersion.
15.
More French in the School
French shouldn't be confined to a classroom or a corridor, but throughout the entire school.,
FINDINGS
Stage 2 participants rated the following suggestions on a scale of 1-5.
1 = not important
5 = very important
1 2 3 4 5 (Blank)
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Implement a cultural course into the French immersion program
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Diversify resources to have better racial representation
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More courses should be taught in French
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More focus on culture than grammar
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Activities should be more action-oriented and authentic to encourage language use
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A stricter policy on French language use in the classroom (e.g., speak more French)
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Oral French should be emphasized over written French and grammar
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More French should be visible throughout the entire school
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Teachers need to develop their language proficiency
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There should be more time dedicated to the French language course; potentially have an extended period or French year-round in semestered schools
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Exchanges and field trips should be subsidized and better integrated into the school year
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More French immersion school locations
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There should be targeted recruitment of racial minority French teachers
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There should be a summer institute for French teachers to practice and improve their French
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The province should be officially bilingual to help raise the status of French
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