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Over 11% of Canadian students are currently enrolled in French immersion (FI) – a program where French is a subject of study and is the language of instruction in at least two content areas. Research shows that stakeholders in FI initial teacher education (ITE) programs identify French language proficiency development as an area of high priority; however, Canadian ITE programs do not typically provide linguistic support. This article reports on an adaptation and implementation of the (CEFR) (specifically, the as part of a remedial 24-week French writing course in an FSL ITE program focused on developing French proficiency. Student-teachers ( = 25) and the course instructor identified strengths and challenges associated with this initiative via surveys and interviews. Findings show participant convergence and divergence on the portfolio experience, raising implications for decision-making related to its use in ITE programs targeting FI teachers.

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The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) in French immersion teacher education
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Keyword(s): Canada; CEFR; French immersion; initial teacher education; language portfolio

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