Over $424,000 is supporting the delivery of French as a Second Language (FSL) teacher education programming at Nipissing University.
The funding, from both the federal and provincial governments, will go toward eight different projects at Nipissing through June 2024.
“As one of the pre-eminent teacher education programs in Ontario, this funding will enable us to support FSL teachers and teacher candidates to build their knowledge, skills and confidence through new and enhanced course offerings and professional development opportunities,” says Dr. Callie Mady, Interim Dean of Education and Professional Studies at Nipissing University. “We are also excited for the associated partnership development opportunities with two of our local boards.”
Mady says by offering additional support and development opportunities, Nipissing hopes to attract, support, and retain more French as a Second Language teachers who continue to be in high demand across the province.
Three of the funded projects will see Nipissing partner with the Near North District School Board and the Nipissing Parry Sound Catholic District School Board to offer professional development opportunities for FSL teachers.
Another funded project will provide the option for students in Nipissing’s teacher education program to take one of the program’s mandatory courses in French instead of English.
The funding will also support the development and delivery of three Additional Qualifications courses for FSL teachers.
