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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Brilliant! FrenchLevel 1 Workbook is a
beginner-level French curriculum for younger elementary students. It is also
very user-friendly for parents! While younger children can simply learn from
the teacher/parent using the audio and visual elements, those in grades 2-3 can
benefit from this colorful workbook. It gives the student practice writing and
reading French words.
You will need the Textbook (in print or
download) as the workbook does not include instruction. There is a 1-page
activity for each of the 96 lessons in the text. If a student is getting
frustrated with some workbook activities, adapting to your learner is
encouraged. Learning a language takes time. It’s okay to slow down or redirect
as needed. Answers to this workbook are in the back, attached to the
inside cover, not printed on workbook pages. Be sure to keep this stapled
packet handy! ~Sara
Publisher's Description of Brilliant! French Level 1 Workbook
For those students who are ready to learn French with reading or
writing, the Brilliant! Foreign Language level 1 workbook
supplements the lessons given in the Textbook to round out an
older child’s language learning program (recommended for 3rd
grade and up).
Doue! pronounced [doo ay] Brilliant!French is a charming program to introduce young children to the French
language. You can start at any point between kindergarten and Grade 4. The publisher
suggests using the textbook with a student starting in 1st grade and adding the
workbook (when available) once your child is reading/writing in their first
language well (about 2nd grade.) So, to implement the whole course
simultaneously, begin with students in 2nd to 4th grades. Younger students
(K-2) can use the course without reading and writing.
Textbook is a small-format (5.5"x 8.5"), spiral-bound print book with
96 units and a pronunciation guide. Several of the units actually review
previous lessons (e.g. units 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 & 24 are all reviews,
followed by a review week (units 25-27). The lessons are pretty short, 1-4
pages, and instructions are in English. A good schedule would be one unit per
day (3 days a week) for 32 weeks.
Textbook is also available as a PDF download
Audio portion is available on CD or as an MP3 download
Workbook will be available soon.
Unit 1 is
greetings (good morning/day/evening/night). You use the audio CD/MP3 here to
model the correct pronunciation and accent (the audio also has 96 units). The
speaker on the disc talks pretty fast, but it is easy enough to listen to it
several times. Then, you learn to say yes/no. The teacher asks the student
several questions in English and the kids respond with oui/non. For example:
Do you like apple pie? Oui! Adding to the theme here, kids are asked: Would
you like...? and have to answer with Oui, s'il vous plait (Yes, please) or
Non, merci (No, thank you). Students are encouraged to use these phrases
throughout the day. Doesn't that sound like an easy way to teach and learn
French? I think so! ~ Sara
