Students will prepare a culminating product as part of a long-term project drawing on a preliminary literature review, the use of technology, and knowledge of how to construct a unit plan in French as a second language that draws on the scholarly and professional literature, involves meeting with members of a local minority language French community and culminates in a conference presentation at a student-run conference. In advance of completing their project, they will identify an area of research interest and situate it in a professional and scholarly context. (.5 credit)
This course is taught Online (synchronous and asynchronous).
The Faculty of Education at Western University invites applications for a Limited Duties Instructor to teach Research Capstone in French as a Second Language (FSL) at the Elementary and Secondary Levels, Part 2. This course is offered in the final term of the B.Ed. program and is designed to support teacher candidates as they complete a culminating inquiry project that integrates theory, practice, and community engagement in the context of FSL education.
The course is delivered in French and culminates in the development of a literature-informed final project, drawing on candidates’ prior coursework, research, and field experiences. Students will engage with members of local French-language minority communities, and present their final projects in a student-led conference. The course emphasizes reflective practice, scholarly engagement, and research-informed instructional design.
- Develop and deliver course content in accordance with approved learning outcomes.
- Create or revise the course outline in consultation with the course coordinator (if applicable) and in accordance with Faculty guidelines.
- Support teacher candidates in conducting pedagogical and practitioner-based inquiry in FSL education.
- Guide students through the process of developing literature-informed final project, engaging in community-based components, and preparing final presentations.
- Facilitate learning through synchronous and asynchronous Online instructional methods (if applicable).
- Provide timely and constructive feedback on student progress and culminating projects.
- Promote a supportive, inclusive, and reflective learning environment.
- Assess student work, assign final grades, and follow university policies related to academic integrity and evaluation.