Textbooks/Edited Collection

Manuel de formation des enseignants des langues secondes: L'enseignement d'après une approche communicative/ expérientielle
by Viviane Edwards, founding Director SLEC, Paula Kristmanson, Research Officer, SLEC and Sally Rehorick, Professor, UNB

This manual is aimed at helping teachers understand and implement the concepts described in the National Core French Study (NCFS). Using the 4 syllabi as the framework of the book, practical commentaries will be given in order to see the NCFS from a teaching/learning perspective. Reflective and project-oriented questions, will serve as the basis for the conclusion of each chapter. Guiding teachers and future teachers toward the development of a communicative/ experiential curriculum is the focus of this book.

July, 2000, Second Language Education Centre

 

L'apprentissage et l'enseignement des langues secondes: Les liens entre la théorie et la pratique
by Viviane Edwards, former Director, SLEC & Professor, UNB and Sally Rehorick, Professor, UNB (with the collaboration of Paula Kristmanson, research officer, SLEC)

This textbook, which includes a variety of articles originally written or translated in French, is aimed at the French second language teacher training context. Themes such as technology, process writing, the development of listening and reading skills, learning strategies and the role of grammar and vocabulary in language teaching created the framework for this collection. The aim of this recent publication was to put together a collection of articles which bridge second language theory and practice.

1995, Canadian Modern Language Review / La Revue canadienne des langues vivantes

 

French Immersion: Process, Product & Perspectives
by Viviane Edwards, former Director, SLEC & Professor, UNB and Sally Rehorick, Professor, UNB

This collection features a variety of articles focusing on second language learning and teaching in the French immersion context. In particular, themes such as human resources, language acquisition, students with special needs, policies and classroom practice, testing and future trends create the framework of this publication. A useful resource for educators and future educators who wish to explore the concept of French immersion education.

1988,Canadian Modern Language Review / La Revue canadienne des langues vivantes

 

L'enseignment du français: Un Guide pratique by Wilga Rivers
translation from English by Dalton London, Professor, UNB

This book is one of a series of revised and updated guides for the teaching of foreign languages. Designed for future teachers of modern language, as well as for practicing teachers, these books reevaluate foreign-language teaching methodology in the light of recent research in psychology and linguistics. The teaching perspective in the book stresses the functional use of language (spoken, as well as written) from the earliest stages. Every aspect of language learning that contributes to effective language use is discussed: oral communication, pronunciation, grammar instruction, listening comprehension, reading comprehension and writing.

1991, National Textbook Company

 

A Touch of... Class: Third Collection
by Viviane Edwards, former Director, SLEC & Professor, UNB and Sally Rehorick, Professor, UNB (with the collaboration of Paula Kristmanson, research officer, SLEC)

A collection of practical teaching tips submitted by secondary teachers from across Canada and the United States. It includes many ideas which teachers have used successfully to motivate their students to enjoy and learn a second language.

1994, Canadian Modern Language Review / La Revue canadienne des langues vivantes

 

 

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