-About Us-

What is the Manitoba Association of Teachers of French/L'Association manitobaine des professeurs de Français (MATF/AMPF)?

The Manitoba Association of Teachers of French / L'Association manitobaine des professeurs de Français (MATF/AMPF) is a volunteer Association that provides culturally and linguistically enriched opportunities for teachers and their students of French second language.

The objectives of the Association are:

• to promote and to advance the teaching of French as a second language throughout the province of Manitoba
• to provide the means of exchanging ideas and to act as a resource in sharing developments in the teaching of French as a second language
• to promote the cultural enrichment of its members
• to promote the professional development of its members by holding meetings, seminars, and conferences to discuss matters pertaining to:
  
  (i) the recruitment and training of teachers of French
  (ii) the methodology of teaching French as a second language
  (iii) the dissemination of information regarding programs and textbooks
  (iv) the promotion of available courses of study for teachers

• to furnish recommendations and advice to the Manitoba Teachers’ Society executive committee and other committees of the Manitoba Teachers’ Society on matters affecting the teaching of French as a second language, and on matters affecting teachers of French

WHO BENEFITS FROM MATF-AMPF ACTIVITIES?

Every year, MATF-AMPF provides services and facilitates activities to teachers & students such as:

• A Mentorship Program for new and experienced teachers
• Grade 12 Basic French & Intensive French Certificates to students
  Bursaries for teachers and students
• Le Concours d’art oratoire; a French speaking competition for all second language students
• Music, Art & Theatre Integration Projects for Basic French teachers & students
• The Special Area Groups French Conference (An annual French conference for teachers)
• Professional development workshops and sessions for teachers throughout the ear
• A quarterly journal publishing news, current research, data and PD opportunities for teachers of French

WHO BENEFITS?

• Approximately 77,000 Basic French students in Manitoba
• Approximately 500 schools offering Basic French in Manitoba
• Approximately 1000 Basic French teachers Teachers in Manitoba
• Post-secondary institutions seeking partnership opportunities with FSL schools, teachers & students
• Canadians in other provinces seeking information & partnerships with FSL teachers & schools in Manitoba

Please contact us for more information.

- News and Events -

Etraffic Press has released a new core French curriculum, "Let's Discover French", for use in classrooms with SMART Boards.

Simply match your existing program with our SMART Board package and you have enhanced your courses tremendously.

New French Courses ONLINE

The School of Languages, University Laval, which enjoys an international reputation in teaching French as a second language, now offers two courses in French as a second language, online, beginner-intermediate level.

Message from Bev Rosenstock, recipient of the MATF Teacher's Bursary

A kind thank you for recieving the MATF Teacher's Bursary.

It’s time to start thinking about an exchange for next year!

Please visit our website to submit an online application. For your convenience, we’ve provided a link to our website,www.sevec.ca.

2009 Bursary Recipient

Congratulations to Carly Stockford from Miami Collegiate who received the $500 French Bursary Award. Click here for information on bursary opportunities.

Canada Year Book 2008 now online!

The Canada Year Book 2008, now online, is a fabulous reference on Canada’s society and economy, written in accessible, plain language.

The Canadian Modern Language Review is now available.

Almost 70 years of support to researchers, language educators and policy makers … The Canadian Modern Language Review (CMLR) publishes peer-reviewed articles on second language learning and teaching.

One Common Space - One young Canadian at a time – One Exchange at a Time.

"Two Official Languages: One Common Space", is the third annual report submitted by Commissioner Fraser of Official Languages. This year’s report is particularly important as it marks the 40th anniversary of the Official Languages Act and falls in-line with SEVEC’s values.

The SEVEC group Organizer Bulletin ( June/Juin 2009) is now available

Help spread the word - Inform your friends and colleagues about the benefits of a SEVEC exchange and how to apply. We’ve made it easy. Simply visit the e-newsletter and follow the instructions to email and forward the message. All the details are there!

LEARNING RESOURCES BULLETIN from Statistics Canada

Attention teachers!
This bulletin presents free information and teaching materials available on Statistics Canada's Learning Resources website.

Bon voyage Sumi!- Opportunity for FSL classes / Paralympic Games

There is a simple activity being organized to get primary students engaged in understanding of the upcoming Paralympic games in March 2010 in Vancouver.