Response Form for the Draft
French Language Curriculum
The Elementary and Secondary French Language Curriculum and Response form are available in
downloadable Portable Document Format (PDF) and Microsoft Word for review and feedback on the
Ministry of Education website at http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/drafts/
School District Name_____________________________________
SD#_______________
Or
Organization/Association______________________________________
Is this a group response? Yes__
No__
If yes, number of people: _____
I am/We are:
___Teachers(s)
___ School Administrator(s)
___ Parent(s) ___ School Trustee(s)
___ Post secondary ___ Student(s)
___ Language Partners _________________________________________
(specify)
Check if you teach a language or languages in addition to or instead of French: ___ French
____ German ___ Japanese ___ Mandarin Chinese ___ Punjabi ___ Spanish
Please complete the following response form by December 1, 2011
And return the response form by email or fax to:
Paula Pothier, International Languages Coordinator
French Programs and International Languages Branch
Ministry of Education
Fax: 250- 387-1470
Email: paula.pothier@gov.bc.ca
THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME
TO COMPLETE THIS RESPONSE FORM
PART A: INTRODUCTION
The Introduction to the French Language Curriculum document provides important information about
the Common European Framework of Reference which played an important role in the development of
this proficiency-based curriculum. The introduction should be clear and understandable to teachers and
to the general public.
A1. Does the Introduction provide the reader with an understanding of the key concepts of the CEFR?
If not, please explain.
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A2. Does the Introduction provide the reader with an understanding of how the proficiency-based
curriculum can support student language learning? If not, please explain.
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A3. Is completion of Level A1.2 a reasonable minimum for second language mandate (Grades 5 to 8)?
If not, please explain.
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A4. Is completion of Level A2.2 for Grade 12 students who choose to study a second language a
reasonable expectation? If not, please explain.
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A6. Will the use of proficiency levels encourage students to continue second language study? If not,
please explain.
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PART B: REQUIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES
The Required Learning Outcomes are the broad content standards for the French curriculum. These
outcomes are expressed as tasks to be performed rather than language items to be mastered. They
describe the knowledge, skills and attitudes (often a combination of all three) that students are
expected to know and do at the end of each proficiency level. These outcomes are further clarified by
supporting suggested Can Do Statements and Illustrative Examples
B1. Are the Required Learning Outcomes for each Curriculum Organizer clear and understandable?
If not, please explain.
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B2. Are the Required Learning Outcomes for each Curriculum Organizer appropriate for the
proficiency level in question? If not, please explain.
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PART C: SUGGESTED CAN DO STATEMENTS
The suggested Can Do Statements describe the type of linguistic, structural and socio-cultural
knowledge required by the learner at a particular proficiency level in the language they know or are
learning. Can Do Statements are positive descriptors that describe concrete tasks or concrete degrees
of skills in performing tasks.
C1.
Do the suggested Can Do Statements clarify the Required Learning Outcomes and assist teachers
and learners to understand the knowledge expected at each proficiency level? If not, please
explain.
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PART D: SUGGESTED CAN DO EXAMPLES
The Can Do Examples further clarify the Can Do Statements. These examples are not mandatory, but are
provided to indicate the type of performance of a learner to fully meet the learning outcomes.
D1.
Are the suggested Can Do Examples appropriate to the proficiency level and do they indicate the
type of performance expected of the learner? If not, please explain.
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PART E: LANGUAGE PASSPORT
A key feature of the CEFR Language Portfolio is the Language Passport along with the Dossier and the
Language Biography. The Passport belongs to the language learner and enables the learner to set
individual learning goals, document individual experiences with second languages, measure progress,
and represent attained levels of proficiency in one or more second languages.
E1.
How do you see the Language Passport being used in your classroom/school/district? Please
explain.
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
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