French Second Language Teacher Education and Continuing Professional Development in Canada: The Roles of Smaller Universities and Related Institutions.

Heffernan, Peter J.

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Publication Date: 1991

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French Second Language Teacher Education and Continuing Professional Development in Canada: The Roles of Smaller Universities and Related Institutions.

Heffernan, Peter J.

Canadian Modern Language Review, v47 n5 p843-60 Jul 1991

Discusses teacher shortages in French language instruction areas in Canada, both core and immersion; the rationalization of programs; staffing and financial support among Alberta's tertiary education; language teacher preparation; and continuing professional development. Suggestions are made as to how a smaller university can better fulfill its mandate for French teacher preparation and continuing professional development. (54 references) (GLR)

Descriptors: Foreign Countries, French, Higher Education, Immersion Programs, Professional Development, School Role, Second Language Instruction, Teacher Education, Teacher Shortage

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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