Professional e-Book DVD

• An electronic version of the Professional Resource Book
• Video-based professional development:
  • Canadian FSL classrooms in action
  • Video clips of leading FSL educators discussing current trends and practices in FSL
  • Video clips of administrators, teachers and students reflecting on the use of literacy practices in FSL
  • Pop-ups of practical tips, activities and definitions

 

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I think that it's absolutely amazing! What a great resource for teachers. It is so comprehensive and has so many facets to it. There is really something for everyone to tap into. I really love the videos (both the educators and the teachers and students in the classroom).... they make it all come so alive! In our school division, there is a huge focus on assessment and differentiated instruction... so this is a real gift to FSL teachers (and coordinators)!

-Judy Bilenki, Coordonnatrice de français / French Coordinator
St. James-Assiniboia School Division, Manitoba

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Facilitator's Guide: A Resource for Administrators, Consultants, and Teacher-leaders

• Reflections on research
• Facilitator notes with tips on how to conduct small group, school-based, or district-wide Professional Learning Communities
• Professional Dialogue sessions that focus on Big Ideas and comprehension strategies
• CD-ROM with PowerPoint presentations and modifiable black-line masters
• Sample:
  
  Session 1 Setting the Context: Literacy in FSL
  
  Session Description: Participants define literacy, examine the benefits of using a literacy approach in FSL, and reflect on the Big Ideas they would like to explore more fully with regards to FSL teaching and learning.
  Here are some sample materials from Session 1 of the facilitator's guide:
  
  

  Facilitator's Notes (page 1)

  Powerpoint Slides (slides 1-7)

  Customizable Blackline Masters