The Teaching French as a Career Path project reached out to second year university students. Students enrolled in STEM and key arts programs were the primary focus, as well as increasing the diversity of those entering the BEd program.
Promotional materials were developed to target students who were committed to finishing their current program of study but realized that they would like to continue a career in another field. A BEd adds value to academic training while preparing students to join the education community. Those with a background in French immersion at the high school level are encouraged to upgrade their French skills during their BEd studies.
Promotional materials outline how to become an FSL teacher, transferable skills from BSc and BA to a BEd, as well as the benefits of teaching FSL as a career.
A committee was established to survey students and develop appropriate promotional materials. Presentations and career fairs took place virtually during the fall and winter semesters in cooperation with the Atlantic region’s English-language universities.
A baseline was established to determine how many places were available in each program and how many were filled. The recruitment period extended over two years.
The National Table for French as a Second Language(NTFSL), a bilingual organization, was created in 2019. Its mandate is to to bring together key players in the field of French second language learning.
