French as a Second Language - Additional Qualifications

These AQ courses are for Ontario certified teachers.

Part 1 - French as a Second Language (FSL) (EDAQ A3071E)
MODE OF DELIVERY: ONLINE - Asynchronous with the exception of ONE online synchronous session about 45 minutes in length (participants sign-up for available times when course begins) REGISTER: Click here TEXTBOOK: No textbook required - all resources available online OSAP Micro-Credential funding available
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides teachers with fundamental knowledge and skills in French as a Second Language education: Core, Extended and Immersion. The underlying purpose of this course is to develop an awareness and understanding of classroom theory and practice in French as a Second Language. It provides teachers with an opportunity to combine their knowledge of the French language and culture with their understanding of child development, especially language development, in order to plan and deliver effective and motivating FSL programs. This course is not a language course, but a methodology course. This means that your professional knowledge, in this case, French language fluency, is considered préaquis and is not the focus of the course. Course is delivered completely in French. One oral Skype/Zoom session is required during the course and you must receive a grade of 70 in the oral session in order to pass FSL Part 1. Participants who do not demonstrate proficiency in French throughout the course will not be recommended to OCT.	PREREQUISITES (as required by OCT) OCT Member in Good Standing or OCT applicant if new Ontario BEd graduate (Read more) Your teacher education program coursework and practicum must be successfully completed before registration Qualification in at least one teaching division (e.g., Primary, Junior, Intermediate or Senior division qualifications) University undergraduate degree (in addition to BEd or teacher education program degree) Proficient in speaking, reading and writing French - proof required No proof? TAKE OUR FREE FRENCH TEST Students who took Extended French in high school are required to take the Entry test.	WHAT TO EMAIL IN WHEN YOU REGISTER? One of the following: Trent's AQ French Test Results (email from French test grader) Bilingual/French Immersion certificate (graduate of high school French Immersion program) Proof of graduation from Francophone Secondary School French BEd Program (copy of OCT certificate) Copy of Transcript showing Minor in French or minimum of 4 full year university courses in French with a minimum grade of B or higher for each course Trent Transcripts: If you are a Trent graduate and need your Trent transcript reviewed, email us & ask us to review it when you register.
	This course is not available for technological education qualified teachers without a teaching division (e.g. Primary, Junior, Intermediate or Senior division).

Part 2 - French as a Second Language (FSL) (EDAQ A3072E)
MODE OF DELIVERY: ONLINE - Asynchronous REGISTER: Click here TEXTBOOK: No textbook required - all resources available online OSAP Micro-Credential funding available
COURSE DESCRIPTION FSL Part 2 promotes teacher learning through meaningful experiences and discoveries aimed at expanding and refining the knowledge and skills for the instruction of French as a Second Language within an engaging and sharing community. This course expands on the knowledge and skills acquired in Part 1 and offers educators the opportunity to further their French language experiences. French as a Second Language Part 2 further develops theories and practices of second language acquisition and provides an advanced examination of additional French language instruction strategies to teachers who wish to deepen their ability to develop FSL programs. This course is delivered completely in French.	PREREQUISITES (as required by OCT) OCT Member in Good Standing Completion of Part 1 or Intermediate or Senior French teaching qualifications 194 days teaching experience completed before the course start date - days of teaching can only be counted after you become a certified teacher	WHAT TO EMAIL IN WHEN YOU REGISTER? Signed Teaching Experience Form If you have a Part 2 qualification visible on your OCT certificate, you don't need to send us verification of your teaching days.
	This course is not available for technological education qualified teachers without a teaching division (e.g. Primary, Junior, Intermediate or Senior division).

Specialist (Part 3) - French as a Second Language (FSL) (EDAQ A3073E)
MODE OF DELIVERY: ONLINE - Asynchronous with the exception of ONE online synchronous session, which is about 1 hour in length (scheduling for the 1 hour session is flexible) REGISTER: Click here TEXTBOOK: No textbook required - all resources available online OSAP Micro-Credential funding available
COURSE DESCRIPTION The French as a Second Language Specialist course builds on your knowledge of teaching and learning of French language. You will explore your role as a mentor/leader of French language. Course is delivered completely in French. One oral Skype/Zoom session is required during the course	PREREQUISITES (as required by OCT) OCT Member in Good Standing Completion of Part 2 388 days teaching experience completed before the course start date - days of teaching can only be counted after you become a certified teacher Minimum 1 year experience in teaching French - completed before the course start date	WHAT TO EMAIL IN WHEN YOU REGISTER? Signed Teaching Experience Form For Specialist AQ courses, you must verify your experience by emailing in your signed teaching experience form.
	This course is not available for technological education qualified teachers without a teaching division (e.g. Primary, Junior, Intermediate or Senior division).