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

BENEFITS FROM MEMBERSHIPS

SAG is an opportunity in which Basic French teachers can extend their repertoire of strategies and familiarize themselves with current resources or ideas. SAG 2010 is on Friday, October 22 at Transcona Collegiate Institute. This year’s theme is Learning French Through the Arts, featuring Marc Tardiff “Le Magicien” as the keynote speaker. Hands-on workshops will emphasize teaching and learning French through drama, music, cooking, art and much more!

MATF/AMPF also provides opportunities for highschool students to participate in an authentic French workshop, Apprendre en Faisant. Last year’s participants valued the opportunity to extend their French language learning beyond the classroom by taking part in hands-on activities! MATF/AMPF members also receive certificates for grade 12 students who have successfully completed the Basic French program.

This year we are also offering a Mentorship Program that will pair experienced Basic French mentors with 10 teachers new to Basic French who have expressed an interest in exploring and expanding their repertoire of best practice teaching strategies. See http://www.matf.ca/ for additional information and application forms. Registration closes on October 15th, 2010.

On the website, you will also discover links to information and application forms for bursaries, the Mentorship program, SAG and other MATF projects. You’ll also find links to useful sites including BEF and access to MATF/AMPF’s online journal, Imex. Published twice a year, Imex provides links and information about current MATF/AMPF projects. Also on the website is the Panier d’idées, a collection of teaching resources and reproducibles submitted by Manitoba Basic French teachers. We’re always adding new resources!

Ready to become a Member of MATF-AMPF? Visit our Become a Member page for more information.

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.