What's New? / Quoi de neuf?
New Online Shop / Boutique
A few significant changes were made to the website this year. Take a look at the new Shop/Boutique page. Now visitors can
purchase language units and much more right here on the Carole D. Fredericks Foundation website using the convenience of Google Checkout.
It is fast, secure and easy to use. New items will be added each week, so please take a look at what is available on the Shop/Boutique page.
Donations to the Carole D. Fredericks Foundation
Chers amis:
When Tant Qu’Elle Chante Elle Vit was first introduced in 2003 I had no idea what the impact would be on French classes. Today there is a team of French educators who write the lessons, and the Activity Books are co-published with Karen and Bill Traynor of Tralco-Lingo Fun in Hamilton Ontario Canada. We’ve grown from one (1) language unit to a total four (4), added a website and been incorporated into a non-profit charitable educational organization. My colleagues and I present professional development workshops for individual schools districts and at conferences in the United and Europe. Last fall my husband, James Malone, Ph.D., a former German and Latin teacher turned college counselor, joined the team and we spent two weeks visiting schools in northern and southern California. We presented Carole’s story to a whole new group of students, parents and teachers at Head Royce and Flintridge Prep Schools, and we met students in 20 or more individual classes. Much to my delight, the demand for content rich teaching materials, personal appearances and workshops is not diminishing even with the challenges some French programs and educators are facing.
The materials published by the Carole D. Fredericks Foundation fill a void, and we have much more work to do. Part of the mission of this organization is to promote the advantages of learning French and to offer excellent teaching materials at classroom-friendly prices. That is why I am asking for your help. The Carole D. Fredericks Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization that I hope you will consider supporting financially. A Google DONATE button has been added to the home page. Your donation is tax deductible and the process is safe, secure and easy to use. With your support we, our incorporating directors, teachers and co-publisher can continue providing excellent services to students and educators. Your help is appreciated. Vous remercier.
Amitié,
Connie Fredericks-Malone
Director
Carole Fredericks: Music Is Only The Beginning
Now Available:
Iste’s new edition National Educational Technology Standards for Students: Foreign Language Units for All Proficiency
Levels featuring Unit 10 Carole Fredericks: Music Is Only The Beginning written by Nancy Gadbois.
Available on the ISTE website.
The Soulful Music of Carole Fredericks in DC Public Schools
Alliance Française/ABEI and Connie Fredericks-Malone at Randle Highlands, Ketcham, Burroughs, and River Terrace Elementary Schools
Randle Highland Elementary School
On Thursday, May 10 and Friday, May 11, 2007, the Alliance Française de Washington, in partnership with DC Public Schools, demonstrated the language program it provides in local schools using the music of African-American blues and gospel singer, Carole Fredericks.
The Anne Bujon Educational Initiative sends native French-speaking teachers into schools to offer a rich mixture of language instruction, music, drama and other activities.
As part of its innovative outreach, the Alliance/ABEI is working with the Carole D. Fredericks Foundation to bring a musical component to its language instructional program. The pedagogical program based on Frederick's songs and music videos can be adapted for different class levels.
More photos: DCPS Photos
The Music of Carole Fredericks, Jean-Jacques Goldman and Michael Jones:
Vibrant Resources for the Dynamic French Classroom
Join Karen Traynor founder of Tralco Educational, educators Anne Jensen and Andrea Henderson, Dr. James Malone, Ph.D. and Connie Fredericks-Malone for an exciting 3 hour workshop Saturday, July 19 at the AATF 81St Annual Convention in Liege, Belgium. The workshop will explore culturally rich pedagogical materials based on contemporary French music. Methodologies and hands-on activities will employ videos, CDs, the Internet, listening comprehension exercises, physical tasks and vocabulary. The value of French in students’ career planning will be explored. Grade level: beginning French to AP and college level. See you then!