Improving the oral language skills of elementary school students through video-recorded performances

This study is situated in the context of teaching first language (L1) oral communication in elementary school in Fr-Belgium. According to the literature, the quality of oral performances can be improved through revision. Using video recording could offer this possibility. However, research on this topic addresses neither elementary students, nor L1 instruction. We compared two conditions in which students either did live performances or created video performances with twelve school classes following a 3-week instructional program. Oral communication skills improved under both conditions. However, students in the video condition showed greater improvement in verbal and non-verbal communication for televisual genres

Les politiques de régulation de la profession enseignante et leurs effets sur les enseignants

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Encounter between second-career teachers and their school:A marriage without romance

This contribution documents the professional integration of novice second-career teachers working in technical and vocational schools. We studied the experiences of this particular population of teachers through a qualitative study design with seven participants. The results highlight the harshness, difficulty, and complexity of this process. They experience institutional, organizational, and individual difficulties. In particular, the familiarization with the school as a new workplace is experienced as a complex process. The conclusions of the study provide insights on the consequences of the legal framework regulating access for second-career teachers to the teaching profession and the necessary training and support for these kinds of teachers.<br/