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Professional Development Program
FRENCH MODULE
Did you graduate from a French immersion program or study French at high school or university? Have you lived or studied in a Francophone environment? If so, you may want to consider the French Module in the PDP.
Qualified French teachers are in extremely high demand in all the French programs (Core French, French Immersion and Programme francophone) in British Columbia and in Canada. The PDP - French Module focuses on the specific context of teaching in French in B.C. and prepares you to teach French or teach other subjects in French.
Choosing the French Module at SFU may give you access to bursaries and awards specific to studies in French. You will also have the opportunity to develop your network within the francophone community as well as within the French teaching community.
DESIGNED FOR
The Professional Development Program (PDP) - French Module is designed for aspiring French-speaking school teachers to teach Core French or French Immersion at the elementary or secondary level in British Columbia. All candidates applying to the PDP - French Module must meet one of the various French language requirements.
In addition to exciting career prospects, the French Module offers a learning experience with linguistic and identity support.
FRENCH MODULE PROGRAM OPTIONS
Exchange and Dual Program with Université de Tours (France):
The Exchange Term and Dual Program at l'Université de Tours in France allow to gain specific knowledge in teaching French as foreign language by taking graduate-level courses at the Faculté des Lettres et Langues de l'Université de Tours during the first term in the Fall. Dual Program students will also obtain a Master en Didactique du français langue étrangère (FLE) from the Université de Tours (UT).
BEd as a second degree – Minor in French Education:
Possibility to complete during your PDP this internationally recognized credential at no additional time or cost. The Minor in French Education also adequately prepares you to teach in French in minority settings.
Elective Course:
EDUC 410 - LINGUISTIC AND PROFESSIONAL IDENTITIES OF BI/PLURILINGUAL TEACHERS OF FRENCH
4 UNITS
1 COURSE PER WEEK - TAKEN AT THE FIRST PDP TERM (FALL)
In this course, you will be invited to reflect upon your identity as speakers of French as an additional language and how this identity might intersect with the construction of your professional identity as teachers of French. The ways student-teachers (you) perceive yourself as professionals impact your development as well as your interactions with your colleagues, your pedagogical choices and your classroom practices. Understanding the complexities of your identity will give you access to a sense of ownership of language.
Some parts of the course will be taught in French and others in English. This course was designed and is recommended for PDP students with a level of French equivalent to DELF B1 or B2.
Units earned for this course, taken in the fall during the first term of the program, count towards the Minor in French Education and as a summer course for EDUC 404.
Course-Level educational goals:
- Explore and reflect upon theories related to bilingualism and identity.
- Develop an understanding the tensions around the legitimacy of teachers for whom French is an additional language.
- Participate and contribute to the construction of a professional and linguistic community.
- Reflect and demonstrate an understanding of one’s own linguistic journey from learner to teacher.
- Engage in language-learning activities that strengthen one’s ability to use French in varying and challenging contexts, including the interaction with more fluent speakers, in Education-specific topics.
- Reflect upon how the taking and choosing of linguistic risks can help empower individuals in the construction of their identity.
HOW TO REGISTER:
You will be contacted at the beginning of the EDUC 400 session (September) for registration procedures.
For further information, please contact educ_offa@sfu.ca
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SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR STUDIES IN FRENCH
Did you know that SFU has an office dedicated to supporting studies in French? The Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs, also known as OFFA, supports faculties and departments in the development, coordination and promotion of programs and courses offered in French. BAFF is also mandated to organize activities with the community to promote the French language and culture.
By studying in French at SFU, you'll have free access to a host of services to help you in your studies, and opportunities to develop your social and professional network in French!
BURSARIES AND AWARDS
By joining the PDP - French module, you could be eligible for a variety of exclusive scholarships and prizes offered by OFFA and various partners. Don't forget that you may also have access to loans and bursaries managed by SFU and the Faculty of Education.
- French as a Second Language (FSL) Bursary Program: $3,000
- Bursary for Pre-Service French Teachers: up to $1600
- Community Leadership Award: $3000
- CPF BC & Yukon Teacher Award: $2,000
FRENCH LANGUAGE SUPPORT
We understand that it's a challenge to study at university in your additional language, which is why OFFA offers free language support to ensure your success. During your studies at the PDP - French module, you'll have access to a person dedicated to supporting you linguistically and in writing assignments and preparing oral presentations in French.
J'ENSEIGNE EN FRANÇAIS COMMUNITY
OFFA, in collaboration with leaders in British Columbia's French-language teaching community, offers a range of services and training tailored to French-language teaching professionals throughout the year. You'll have the opportunity to join the J'enseigne en français community during your PDP – French Module at professional events such as the J'enseigne en français conference.
STUDENT LOUNGE
Located in OFFA's Cornerstone building, the student lounge is the ideal place to study or relax between classes. You'll find study tables, a kitchen and several French resources, including two workstations with printers and computers equipped with the Antidote application to help you correct your French assignments.
Find out more about the services and opening hours of the Student Lounge.
STUDENT LIFE IN FRENCH
At SFU, French is a living language! You'll have the opportunity to speak French outside the classroom at various activities such as the FrenchFête de la rentrée, 5@8 franco, cultural and outdoor outings and much more.
See the range of activities in French
STAY IN TOUCH
Check out OFFA's social networks regularly and subscribe to their newsletters to stay in touch with what's happening in French at SFU!
OFFA Newsletter: sent 3-4 times a year to keep you up to date on new French programs and initiatives at SFU, conferences, and other community projects: Subscribe here.
“Vie étudiante” Newsletter: sent every two months during the fall and spring semesters to keep you informed about free activities, scholarship application deadlines, and other social and professional opportunities in French: Subscribe here
QUESTIONS?
If you have questions about the PDP French Module not covered on our website, contact our admissions team.
Email: pps_admissions@sfu.ca (To prevent missing emails from us, add pps_admissions@sfu.ca to your contact list if you are not using an SFU email account.)
Phone: 778-782-3559
For questions relating to DELF-DALF certification, bursaries, and awards for studies in French, language support and student life in French, please contact SFU's Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs. Service available in French and English.
Email: educprog@sfu.ca
Phone: 778-782-7646
The Professional Development Program – French Module is supported by:
