Memorial University is launching its first, dedicated French education cohort this Fall. Memorial decided to create a dedicated cohort for French education to address the increase in applications to its Education programs, as well as the national teacher shortage. The French cohort will comprise 20 students who are pursuing a French second language primary/elementary degree. Faculty will have greater flexibility in the French education courses they offer to this cohort, which will enable them to tailor the learning experience. “With increased immersive experiences and additional instructional delivery in French, the cohort model allows FSL students to better develop both their own language skills and their pedagogical approaches to French language instruction,” said Memorial Dean of the Faculty of Education Dr Pamela Osmond-Johnson.
