I participated in the Projet à Quebec 2023. My objectives were the following: to learn helpful teaching strategies from the various Professional Development workshops; to improve my French proficiency by immersing myself in the language; and to network with educators from across Ontario. Not only did I achieve my objectives, but I also had meaningful exposure to French and Quebecois culture, music, food, and traditions. My experiences from Projet à Quebec have helped me create authentic tasks for students to appreciate the interdependence between language and culture. Being fully immersed in a French-speaking community and experiencing la francophonie culture in Canada is a practical learning opportunity that can only be experienced in the heart of Canada’s French-speaking province. I embarked on this learning journey for my personal professional development. In turn, it will help refine my teaching practices and my students’ learning.

– Daniela Priore, Projet à Québec 2023 Participant

“Le Projet à Québec” has been an exciting and a very productive experience. I am thankful to OMLTA for providing a learning opportunity that is authentic and that allows meaningful social interactions. I am looking forward to use resources provided to help my students become more confident learners in French Language and to promote “La Francophonie”. “Vivre”

– Soovina Rampersad, Projet à Québec 2023 Participant

Projet à Québec was a wonderful experience. The classes were excellent. Lianne, Rhéal, and Dénis were excellent instructors, who managed to boost our confidence, as Francophile teachers, and also inspire us to incorporate the CEFR in our teaching. I was so impressed with the practicality of the lessons. They offered ideas that could be immediately used in our classes, and tons of resources that we could use as well. I loved that there was a focus on both oral language activities, and French culture. I left feeling much better equipped for my new class next year, and a wish that I could go back and ‘reteach’ my last class as well. The excursions were also EXCELLENT. I loved the play, the cooking class, our visits to St. Anne de Beaupré, the Ciderie, the Citadel, Orleans island, and all of the other visits to museums, etc. I loved that we did things that I would never have done on my own. For example, the cooking class and the play were a complete surprise, and they were both lovely. I have promised myself that I will apply to any future Projets, as I found this experience to be extremely gratifying, both professionally and personally. Thank you so much to everyone involved.

– Claudia Del Rosso, Projet à Québec 2023 Participant