The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) has initiated a pilot project to implement the DELF exam for Grade 8 students. The key objectives of this initiative include:
- Adopting a standardized framework for assessing students' language proficiency.
- Gathering data to classify students' proficiency levels according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and sharing these results with secondary schools.
- Collecting feedback from students about the DELF experience to encourage risk-taking in language learning.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of French as a Second Language (FSL) instruction by analyzing test results.
- Developing an accurate profile of students' language skills, such as identifying strengths in oral production versus gaps in listening comprehension.
- Enhancing the overall effectiveness of the FSL program.
Benefits for Teachers
DELF influences classroom teaching by promoting action-oriented and communicative approaches aligned with real-world contexts, consistent with CEFR standards. This alignment encourages teachers to:
- Create congruence between classroom activities and DELF tasks.
- Integrate more authentic materials into teaching.
- Adopt interactive pedagogies that emphasize speaking, critical thinking, and differentiated instruction.
- Reform classroom assessment practices to foster critical reflection among students.
| Attachment | Size |
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| Le DELF 8thGrade-Teacher Guide - EN.pdf (3.11 MB) | 3.11 MB |
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