• Home
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Constitution
    • Contact Us
    • History of BCATML
    • Membership
  • Pro-D
    • Courses & Events
    • BCATML Workshops
    • Past Events >
      • CASLT Chez Vous 2018 with Sylvia Duckworth
      • TPRS Day May 2017
      • TPRS November 2017
  • Conferences
    • 2023 Conference
    • Past Conferences >
      • myPITA & BCATML Spring Conference 2021
      • Celebrating Languages 2022 >
        • Celebrating Languages 2022 Info
        • Workshop Proposals
      • Celebrating Languages 2021 >
        • AGM 2021
        • Registration
      • BCATML-CASLT Conference 2020 >
        • Registration
        • Keynote Speakers & Featured Presenters
        • Sessions at a Glance & Workshop Descriptions
        • Exhibitor Information
        • Sponsors & Advertisers
      • MyPITA Whistler 2020
      • Past Conference: 2019 >
        • Conference Info
        • Exhibitors Information
      • Past Conference: 2018 >
        • Exhibitors' Information
      • PSA Super Conference: 2017
      • Past Conference: 2016 >
        • Conference Resources 2016
        • Prize Winners
      • Whistler Conference: 2016
  • News
  • Funding
    • Teacher Study Grants
    • Student Scholarships
  • Members' Corner
    • Classroom Calendars
    • Indigenous L2 Resources >
      • Aboriginal Ways of Knowing & Being Posters
      • Indigenous L2 Literacy Books
    • iPad Resources >
      • iPad Student Projects
      • iPad ideas & resources
    • TPRS Resources >
      • TPRS Training (May 2017)
      • TPRS Training (Nov. 2017)
    • Workshop materials
  • Newsletter
    • Published Newsletters
  • Free Resources
    • Aboriginal Languages Gathering Website
    • Beautiful British Columbia
    • Educational Resources
    • Curriculum Info
    • Post-Secondary Language Programs
    • Research & Reports
    • TeachBC
BC Association of Teachers of Modern Languages
  • Home
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Constitution
    • Contact Us
    • History of BCATML
    • Membership
  • Pro-D
    • Courses & Events
    • BCATML Workshops
    • Past Events >
      • CASLT Chez Vous 2018 with Sylvia Duckworth
      • TPRS Day May 2017
      • TPRS November 2017
  • Conferences
    • 2023 Conference
    • Past Conferences >
      • myPITA & BCATML Spring Conference 2021
      • Celebrating Languages 2022 >
        • Celebrating Languages 2022 Info
        • Workshop Proposals
      • Celebrating Languages 2021 >
        • AGM 2021
        • Registration
      • BCATML-CASLT Conference 2020 >
        • Registration
        • Keynote Speakers & Featured Presenters
        • Sessions at a Glance & Workshop Descriptions
        • Exhibitor Information
        • Sponsors & Advertisers
      • MyPITA Whistler 2020
      • Past Conference: 2019 >
        • Conference Info
        • Exhibitors Information
      • Past Conference: 2018 >
        • Exhibitors' Information
      • PSA Super Conference: 2017
      • Past Conference: 2016 >
        • Conference Resources 2016
        • Prize Winners
      • Whistler Conference: 2016
  • News
  • Funding
    • Teacher Study Grants
    • Student Scholarships
  • Members' Corner
    • Classroom Calendars
    • Indigenous L2 Resources >
      • Aboriginal Ways of Knowing & Being Posters
      • Indigenous L2 Literacy Books
    • iPad Resources >
      • iPad Student Projects
      • iPad ideas & resources
    • TPRS Resources >
      • TPRS Training (May 2017)
      • TPRS Training (Nov. 2017)
    • Workshop materials
  • Newsletter
    • Published Newsletters
  • Free Resources
    • Aboriginal Languages Gathering Website
    • Beautiful British Columbia
    • Educational Resources
    • Curriculum Info
    • Post-Secondary Language Programs
    • Research & Reports
    • TeachBC

BCTF Opportunity for Members

30/10/2016

0 Comments

 
The Ministry of Education is seeking six to eight BC Teacher’s Federation representatives to review Section E of the Special Education Services: A Manual of Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines. 
​
The posting and application form are online here: bctf.ca/opportunities/MinistryCommittees.aspx 
(The deadline for applications is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 9, 2016.)


 

0 Comments

New CASLT publication just released for beginning teachers

14/10/2016

0 Comments

 
Picture
CASLT's New Teacher’s Handbook will guide you through some of the hardest challenges you will face at the beginning… and maybe even throughout your entire career as a second language teacher. Be it funding for relevant professional development, sharing classroom space with other teachers, or improving your own language proficiency, our experts have gathered what you need to survive and thrive. Fear not. You will succeed!

​This resource is available in English and in French

https://www.caslt.org/what-we-do/what-we-do-resources-boutique_en.php?intCategoryID=2

0 Comments

Japan Foundation Updates for Programs and Applications

13/10/2016

0 Comments

 
Picture
0 Comments

Radio-Canada fait un reportage sur l'accès aux programmes d'immersion et à l'éducation en français, un défi en C.-B.

5/10/2016

0 Comments

 
Cet article a été publié le 4 octobre, 2016 par Radio-Canada

http://ici.radio-canada.ca/regions/colombie-britannique/2016/10/04/008-education-immersion-francais-senat-comite-etude.shtml

Le comité permanent du Sénat sur les langues officielles est de passage en Colombie-Britannique pour étudier les défis relatifs à l'accès à l'éducation en français et aux programmes d'immersion française dans la province. Des consultations publiques ont été organisées lundi et mardi avec différents intervenants du milieu.

« Nous avons choisi de cibler la Colombie-Britannique en premier lieu, car la province présente un cas typique où des défis sont vécus du côté des écoles francophones et d'immersion française », a expliqué la sénatrice Claudette Tardif, présidente de ce comité permanent en entrevue à Phare Ouest mardi.

Toutefois, le problème de l'accès se traduit différemment dans les deux cas.

Mme Tardif soutient que les loteries auxquelles doivent se soumettre les familles pour inscrire leurs enfants dans les programmes d'immersion deviennent un obstacle à l'apprentissage du français comme langue seconde. « Il y a plus de demandes qu'il y a d'espace, alors la question de l'accès devient importante », déclare-t-elle.

Dans le cas des programmes proprement francophones, il s'agit plutôt du manque d'accès à un enseignement de qualité égal à celui offert dans les écoles anglophones. Elle précise que le manque d'infrastructure et de transport décourage possiblement certains parents d'envoyer leurs enfants dans les écoles francophones. « C'est très difficile d'encourager des parents d'envoyer leurs enfants à l'école francophone lorsqu'ils doivent [se] taper trois heures de route d'autobus quand il y a une école de l'autre côté de la rue », lance-t-elle.

Dans les deux cas, la parlementaire soulève également un manque d'enseignants et de ressources disponibles en français tels que des documents pédagogiques.

Elle ajoute que plusieurs intervenants demandent plus de transparence et une reddition de compte pour mieux comprendre comment est utilisé l'argent donné par le fédéral pour l'éducation en français.

« Nous allons préparer un rapport et faire plusieurs recommandations qui visent le gouvernement fédéral, Patrimoine Canada et possiblement d'autres ministères », soutient-elle.

Une fois le rapport remis, le gouvernement aura ensuite 90 jours pour répondre au comité.

-----------

Trish Kolber (Représentante des enseignants du français) et Rome Lavrencic (Président de la BCATML) ont assisté aux réunions publiques aujourd'hui. Mme. Kolber a donné une présentation concernant les défis qui existent pour les enseignantes et enseignants du français de base dans les écoles de la province. Aussi, la BCATML a présenté des recommendations pour améliorer la situation dans les salles de classe tels que: meilleur accès aux fonds fédéraux pour l'éducation en français, les cours de méthodologies en français, les ressources humaines (bibliothécaires, orthopédagogues, conseillers, etc.), le perfectionnement professionnel, parmi d'autres. Pour voir le document soumis, cliquez ici.
0 Comments

Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages

5/10/2016

0 Comments

 
The Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages ​​has been authorized by the Senate to examine the challenges of access to French schools and French Immersion programs in British Columbia. These meetings will take place in Vancouver and Victoria the week of October 3 to 7, 2016, with public hearings in Vancouver on October 4th and 5th. They will provide a forum for various stakeholder groups representing teachers and students in schools where French is taught in British Columbia. Speakers will highlight key issues in the delivery and sustainability of French programmes as well as offer recommendations to the Senate Committee. to review.

BCATML's French Language Representative, Trish Kolber, and President, Rome Lavrencic, have collaborated together to prepare a presentation to the Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages on October 5th. The sessions are open to the public. Click here to download a copy of BCATML's presentation shown right.
senate_committee_on_official_languages.pdf
File Size: 104 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File


BCATML will make its presentation Wednesday, October 5th, 2016 along with other stakeholder groups including the Association provinciale des professeurs d'immersion et du programme francophone de la Colombie-Britannique (APPIPC) - Sophie Bergeron, President; the British Columbia Francophone Teachers' Union (Local 93) - Slyvie Liechtèle, President; and the British Columbia Teachers' Federation (BCTF) - Teri Mooring, 1st Vice-President.

Additional presentations will be made by other stakeholder groups including the Conseil Scolaire Francophone de la Colombie-Britannique, the BC Francophone Parents' Federation, Canadian Parents for French (multiple local chapters), Faculties of Education (Collège Éducacentre, SFU, UBC), and finally student presentations by the Conseil jeunesse francophone de la Colombie-Britannique.
0 Comments

Fly Over Canada - Teacher Appreciation event

4/10/2016

5 Comments

 
Teachers ride for free from now until October 9, 2016

B.C. primary to secondary school teachers are eligible for a complimentary General Admission ride for them and one guest! Only redeemable onsite with proof of I.D. Please click the image for more information.

​https://www.flyovercanada.com/tickets/teacher-appreciation/
Picture
COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY FOR TEACHERS    September 19, 2016 – October 9, 2016

If you’re a teacher or education assistant looking for a fun and educational experience for your students, stop by FlyOver Canada between September 19, 2016 until October 9, 2016. You will experience the ‘Ultimate Flying Ride’ complimentary for you and 1 guest.

Please show proof of employment or proof of credentials on-site at FlyOver Canada to receive a complimentary General Admission ticket for you plus 1 guest. Promotion not valid with any other offer. Valid for only one visit during the promotion. Please call 604.620.8455 or email 
info@flyovercanada.com, for more information.
5 Comments

French for the Future: 12th Annual National Essay Contest

3/10/2016

0 Comments

 
THE NATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST IS OPEN! 
SUBMIT YOUR ESSAY FROM TODAY TO DECEMBER 16th, 2016!

http://french-future.org/programs/essay-contest/

NEW THIS YEAR!
We are pleased to announce that Collège Boréal is joining the National Essay Contest as French for the Future’s first collegiate partner!
It’s a true honor for us to have Colonel Chris Hadfield as this year’s National Essay Contest celebrity judge!Learn more…

Open to students in grades 10 to 12 across Canada (Secondary IV and V in Quebec), the Contest will award a total of $215,000 in scholarships, giving its winners the chance to pursue their postsecondary studies partially or completely in French.

The scholarships, valuing between $1,000 to $12,000, are offered in partnership with the following 8 postsecondary institutions:
– the University of Ottawa (ON)
– the Université Sainte-Anne (NS)
– the Université de Moncton (NB)
– the Université Saint-Boniface (MB)
– the University of Alberta’s Campus Saint-Jean (AB)
– the University of Lethbridge (AB)
– Glendon College of York University (ON)
– Collège Boréal (ON)
(Read more about the participating Universities)

NEW THIS YEAR!  COLLÈGE BOREAL
We are pleased to announce that Collège Boréal is joining the National Essay Contest as French for the Future’s first collegiate partner. Collège Boréal is a Francophone College of Applied Arts and Technology serving Northern and Central Southwestern Ontario. The institution is offering scholarships valid for any one of its locations that provides post-secondary education (Sudbury, Timmins, Hearst, Nipissing, Kapuskasing, Temiskaming, Toronto, Hamilton, Welland and Windsor). New exciting opportunities for our participants!

CELEBRITY JUDGE – COLONEL CHRIS HADFIELD
It’s a true honour for us to have Colonel Chris Hadfield as this year’s National Essay Contest celebrity judge. “Speaking French was a key part of the success in my career as an officer/pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force and as an astronaut with the Canadian Space Agency” says Colonel Chris Hadfield. “I think speaking both languages is important as a Canadian, both for mutual understanding as well as communication”. His pathway towards bilingualism and incredible career make him a model for every Canadian youth.
Picture
0 Comments

Spanish Book Fair - FREE EVENT - Saturday Oct. 15, 2016

3/10/2016

0 Comments

 
Picture
0 Comments

    How to post:

    BCATML's Executive members can add news items here. Please email BCATML president at  psac51@bctf.ca or your Language Rep with a news item or pro-d opportunity that you would like to share.

    Archives

    June 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    December 2021
    October 2021
    June 2021
    February 2021
    October 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    October 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    March 2014
    January 2014
    September 2013

    Categories

    All
    #langchat #Edchat

    RSS Feed

Picture
BCATML is the BC Association of Teachers of Modern Languages, a Provincial Specialist Association of the BC Teachers' Federation.

Website last updated March 6th, 2023

Quick Links

Meet the Team
Events & Courses
Funding for Teachers
Contact Us

Stay Connected!

Picture
  • Home
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Constitution
    • Contact Us
    • History of BCATML
    • Membership
  • Pro-D
    • Courses & Events
    • BCATML Workshops
    • Past Events >
      • CASLT Chez Vous 2018 with Sylvia Duckworth
      • TPRS Day May 2017
      • TPRS November 2017
  • Conferences
    • 2023 Conference
    • Past Conferences >
      • myPITA & BCATML Spring Conference 2021
      • Celebrating Languages 2022 >
        • Celebrating Languages 2022 Info
        • Workshop Proposals
      • Celebrating Languages 2021 >
        • AGM 2021
        • Registration
      • BCATML-CASLT Conference 2020 >
        • Registration
        • Keynote Speakers & Featured Presenters
        • Sessions at a Glance & Workshop Descriptions
        • Exhibitor Information
        • Sponsors & Advertisers
      • MyPITA Whistler 2020
      • Past Conference: 2019 >
        • Conference Info
        • Exhibitors Information
      • Past Conference: 2018 >
        • Exhibitors' Information
      • PSA Super Conference: 2017
      • Past Conference: 2016 >
        • Conference Resources 2016
        • Prize Winners
      • Whistler Conference: 2016
  • News
  • Funding
    • Teacher Study Grants
    • Student Scholarships
  • Members' Corner
    • Classroom Calendars
    • Indigenous L2 Resources >
      • Aboriginal Ways of Knowing & Being Posters
      • Indigenous L2 Literacy Books
    • iPad Resources >
      • iPad Student Projects
      • iPad ideas & resources
    • TPRS Resources >
      • TPRS Training (May 2017)
      • TPRS Training (Nov. 2017)
    • Workshop materials
  • Newsletter
    • Published Newsletters
  • Free Resources
    • Aboriginal Languages Gathering Website
    • Beautiful British Columbia
    • Educational Resources
    • Curriculum Info
    • Post-Secondary Language Programs
    • Research & Reports
    • TeachBC