Welcoming English Language Learners into French as a Second Language Programs has been developed as part of the Ministry of Education’s ongoing commitment to strengthen French as a second language (FSL) education in Ontario. This document is intended to promote discussion among various stakeholders about issues related to the inclusion of English language learners in FSL programs. It not only describes the benefits of FSL education for English language learners but also addresses the misconception that FSL programs are too difficult for English language learners and reinforces how current FSL teaching strategies can meet the learning needs of these students.
Welcoming English Language Learners into French as a Second Language Programs has been developed as part of the Ministry of Education’s ongoing commitment to strengthen French as a second language (FSL) education in Ontario. This document is intended to promote discussion among various stakeholders about issues related to the inclusion of English language learners in FSL programs. It not only describes the benefits of FSL education for English language learners but also addresses the misconception that FSL programs are too difficult for English language learners and reinforces how current FSL teaching strategies can meet the learning needs of these students.
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Introduction -- Background -- What Do Ministry Policies and Initiatives Say?-- What Is the Research Evidence? -- What Strategies Can Be Used to Support English Language Learners in FSL Programs? -- Developing Student Profiles -- Focusing on Oral Language and Vocabulary Development -- Differentiating Instruction -- Encouraging Metacognition -- Using Cooperative Learning -- How Does Participation in FSL Programs Support the Vision of the English Language Learner in Ontario? -- What Might Welcoming English Language Learners into FSL Programs Look Like? -- Looking to the Future -- References.