Showcase meeting 2 – November 21, 2024

 

PRESENTATIONS

1. Emeline Leurent, Executive Director, French for the Future

Living one’s “Ah-ha! moment” in French: French for the Future’s approach – The phenomenon of attrition in FSL and French immersion programs is not new, and is well documented. High school is a critical time when students are making choices for their future, often to the detriment of their French programs. Extracurricular activities can play a big part in retaining students in these programs. The French for the Future organization was created in response to this issue, and has developed several strategies to encourage young people to continue their journey with French, at secondary and post-secondary levels, with a “Ma passion, en français” approach.

2. Marie-Claude Dansereau, language professor at the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) and pedagogical leader for the University of Ottawa’s French Immersion Program, and Marc Gobeil, Director of the French Immersion Program.

Continuity of FSL and FI pathways through to university graduation: training bilingual and competent citizens – This presentation will focus on the pedagogical initiatives and strategies implemented at the University of Ottawa’s Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI), to engage students in authentic and meaningful contexts in which they are “users” of the language. Initiatives and strategies that encourage students to continue their FSL journey throughout their university education and beyond.

Please note: At the request of several participants, this showcase meeting will be recorded.