1. 1 Pro Fle implementation in Zimbabwe (2012-2015) http://www.ambafrance-zw.org/ Pro FLE in Zimbabwe (2012-2015) Alliance Française de Bulawayo, 08/03/2013 Pro FLE : Professionalization in French as a Foreign Language

2. 2 Pro Fle implementation in Zimbabwe (2012-2015) http://www.ambafrance-zw.org/ Training of French Language Teachers in Zimbabwe Assessment: Need for updated teaching methods for many French Language teachers in Zimbabwe Need for updated teaching methods for many French Language teachers in Zimbabwe Over 100 French teachers in Zimbabwe High schools did not benefit from any recent teacher training Over 100 French teachers in Zimbabwe High schools did not benefit from any recent teacher training Constraints : French Embassy has limited funds French Embassy has limited funds Geographical spread of teachers Geographical spread of teachers

3. 3 Pro Fle implementation in Zimbabwe (2012-2015) http://www.ambafrance-zw.org/ PRO FLE Solution: Implement the PRO FLE program

4. 4 Pro Fle implementation in Zimbabwe (2012-2015) http://www.ambafrance-zw.org/ What is PRO FLE? PRO-FLE ”Professionalization en FLE” program addresses the needs of native and non- native teachers of French as a second or foreign language who wish to strengthen their teaching skills through continuous training ”Professionalization en FLE” program addresses the needs of native and non- native teachers of French as a second or foreign language who wish to strengthen their teaching skills through continuous training

5. 5 Pro Fle implementation in Zimbabwe (2012-2015) http://www.ambafrance-zw.org/ WHY PRO FLE? PRO-FLE Recognized internationally Recognized internationally High-Quality High-Quality Up-to-date Up-to-date Flexible Flexible Accessible Accessible

6. 6 Pro Fle implementation in Zimbabwe (2012-2015) http://www.ambafrance-zw.org/ Our objectives regarding the French Language Main objective Promote French as a second language in Zimbabwe Specific objective Improve the quality of French language teaching in Zimbabwe Expected results  Over 50 French language teachers to benefit from a professional training program  50 French language teachers to get the PRO FLE certificate

7. 7 Pro Fle implementation in Zimbabwe (2012-2015) http://www.ambafrance-zw.org/ PRO-FLE Objectives Improve the quality of the teaching/learning of French as a Foreign Language by offering appropriate tools to teachers Improve the quality of the teaching/learning of French as a Foreign Language by offering appropriate tools to teachers Provide teachers with a framework of reflection enabling them to choose the most effective ways to encourage learning Provide teachers with a framework of reflection enabling them to choose the most effective ways to encourage learning Reinforce teachers' and students' motivation Reinforce teachers' and students' motivation Offer organizations and institutions an efficient alternative to face-to-face training Offer organizations and institutions an efficient alternative to face-to-face training Promote the use of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CECRL) Promote the use of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CECRL)

8. 8 Pro Fle implementation in Zimbabwe (2012-2015) http://www.ambafrance-zw.org/ PRO FLE Structure and design PRO-FLE is made of 3 modules 1. 1. PRO FLE/Build a didactic unit 2. 2. PRO FLE/Conduct a pedagogic sequence 3. 3. PRO FLE/Evaluate Each module is independent Each module is independent Each module involves 40 hours of work (30 hours of independent study and 6-10 hours of tutoring), spread over a training period of 4 months. Each module involves 40 hours of work (30 hours of independent study and 6-10 hours of tutoring), spread over a training period of 4 months. Cost: Each module costs about $150 per trainee, mostly taken in charge by the French Embassy in Zimbabwe. A deposit of $70 is required to apply: it will be given back upon passing the module.

9. 9 Pro Fle implementation in Zimbabwe (2012-2015) http://www.ambafrance-zw.org/ Who can benefit from PRO FLE? Criteria of selection  Teacher of French as a Foreign Language  Already Teaching in Zimbabwean institutions  Minimum B2 level in French Language  Computer literate  Proficient internet user with an easy access to the net  Motivated to learn new methods of teaching

10. 10 Pro Fle implementation in Zimbabwe (2012-2015) http://www.ambafrance-zw.org/ How to apply Send your application form by email before 22 nd of March to the French Embassy and the Alliances Application and information available at the French Embassy website http://www.ambafrance-zw.org/ http://www.ambafrance-zw.org/ The application should contain 1. The application form “dossier_de_candidature_formation_PRO_FLE.doc” dossier_de_candidature_formation_PRO_FLE.doc 2. a CV 3. a letter of support from your director/headmaster 4. A motivational letter 5. A copy of your DELF/DALF diploma, if applicable.

11. 11 Pro Fle implementation in Zimbabwe (2012-2015) http://www.ambafrance-zw.org/ MERCI  Contact : David Germain-Robin Attaché de coopération Ambassade de France au Zimbabwe david.germain-robin@diplomatie.gouv.fr david.germain-robin@diplomatie.gouv.fr Marie-Hélène Predhom and Alfred Zulu Alliance française de Bulawayo director.bulawayo@afzim.orgdirector.bulawayo@afzim.org – corporate.bulawayo@afzim.org corporate.bulawayo@afzim.org director.bulawayo@afzim.orgcorporate.bulawayo@afzim.org