Second-Language Education Policy in Quebec: ESL Teachers' Perceptions of the Effects of the Policy of English as a Compulsory Subject at the Early Primary Level
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| Title: | Second-Language Education Policy in Quebec: ESL Teachers' Perceptions of the Effects of the Policy of English as a Compulsory Subject at the Early Primary Level |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Fallon, Gerald, Rublik, Natalie |
| Source: | TESL Canada Journal. Spr 2012 29(2):58-73. |
| Availability: | TESL Canada Federation. 408-4370 Dominion Street, Burnaby, BC V5G 4L7, Canada. Tel: 604-298-0312; Fax: 604-298-0372; e-mail: admin@tesl.ca; Web site: http://www.tesl.ca |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2012 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education |
| Descriptors: | English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Planning, Resource Teachers, Grade 1, Grade 2, Second Language Learning, French Canadians, Interviews, Second Language Instruction, Teacher Attitudes, Personal Narratives, Language Teachers, Elementary School Teachers |
| Geographic Terms: | Canada |
| ISSN: | 0826-435X |
| Abstract: | This qualitative policy study focuses on the implementation and perceived effect of a recent language policy making English a compulsory subject in primary Cycle One (grades 1-2) in Francophone public schools in the province of Quebec. Based on the analysis of narratives from interviews with four teachers, three resource teachers, and two directors of instruction in charge of second-language teaching in public school boards, this policy study explored the perceptions, implementation,and effects of the policy regarding the compulsory teaching of ESL at the early primary level. (Contains 1 table and 1 note.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 32 |
| Entry Date: | 2012 |
| Accession Number: | EJ981505 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This qualitative policy study focuses on the implementation and perceived effect of a recent language policy making English a compulsory subject in primary Cycle One (grades 1-2) in Francophone public schools in the province of Quebec. Based on the analysis of narratives from interviews with four teachers, three resource teachers, and two directors of instruction in charge of second-language teaching in public school boards, this policy study explored the perceptions, implementation,and effects of the policy regarding the compulsory teaching of ESL at the early primary level. (Contains 1 table and 1 note.) |
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| ISSN: | 0826-435X |
