It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question.
- Eugène Ionesco
Teaching at the University of Toronto
Please note that the course numbers in orange are linked to the syllabus.
FRE 384: Teaching French as a Second Language
FRE 225 (6 credits): Second Language Learning
FRE 483: Teaching French in Context: Language, Culture, and Society
FRE 225 (6 credits): Second Language Learning
FRE 483: Teaching French in Context: Language, Culture, and Society
Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
At UofT, my institutional composite mean is 4.5 out of 5.
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Narrative comments pulled from the course evaluations:
- "This course instructor was so enthusiastic and made the course a welcoming place for ideas, questions and to let our learning grow. Our instructor was so clear and thorough during lessons, especially when it came to explaining assignments and studying techniques. She always catered to our needs as students, and found the best way possible to help us. She was EXTREMELY encouraging and always positive." (FRE 384, Fall 2016)
- "Getting into groups often to discuss and work on the topics we learned helped me learn and remember the details much better than straight lecturing/reading would have done. The PowerPoint slides were clear and concise, and the professor was clear about what she expected from us for tests and assignments. We got to apply what we learned a lot, with the in-class group activities, video examples, projects, and tests. It wasn't just memorization of things that I could only vaguely see a connection to daily life situations with." (FRE 384, Fall 2016)
- "Professor Maheux-Pelletier is one of those rare professors at the University who knows how to teach a course, keep her students engaged and leave them with something to think about after each class. The way in which her lessons are taught are conducive to our learning and acquisition of the course content. All tests/assignments/evaluations are relevant and provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate what they've learned in class." (FRE 483, Winter 2017)
- "The style of teaching was really extraordinary, it was not in the least bit typical and that is what was so intellectually stimulating about the course. I was thinking in different way and engaging with the materials and as a result I honestly feel like I have a much deeper understanding of the subject matter than I otherwise would have if I other teaching methods had been used." (FRE 483, Winter 2017)
- "The quality of this class was amazing. The instructor was very dedicated to teaching and her methods were very useful. Her class was intellectually stimulating and challenging in the best ways. It was a platform to apply the knowledge I learnt." (FRE 225, year-long course 2016-17)
Teaching at the University of Alberta
Graduate Courses
MLCS 555: Teaching Strategies for Post-Secondary Language Instructors MLCS 570: Applied Linguistics MLCS 582: Sociolinguistics MLCS 583: Discourse Analysis |
Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
Course Evaluations
My average rating for overall excellence in undergraduate teaching at the University of Alberta is 4.7 out of 5 for the courses I taught between 2005 and 2011 (statistics compiled from the Universal Student Ratings of Instruction).
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Narrative comments pulled from the course evaluations:
- This course was extremely well-structured and provided an overview of a variety of approaches to Discourse Analysis. The materials were diverse and interesting. The instructor was always helpful and respectful to the students, encouraged discussions and was open to all points of view, providing constructive feedback at all times. An excellent course, a wonderful instructor who encouraged me to go further in the field. Thank you so much!” (MLCS 583, 2010)
- “She is without a doubt one of the best professors at the University of Alberta and should [sic] be proud to have her.” (FREN 476, 2008)
- She doesn’t want her students to do poorly – she gives everyone the opportunity to succeed. Although this class was at times hard and there were many assignments which made it quite a demanding class, I learned more in this course than any other!” (FREN 476, 2008)
- “This course was just great! It was challenging enough that it kept me motivated and wanting to find out more about the subjects that were treated in class. The instructor always mentioned what her expectations were… All in all, this course was brilliant!” (MLCS 570, 2006)
- “You were the best discussion facilitator I’ve even known.” (MLCS 570, 2006)
- This is by far the best French class I’ve ever taken at the U of A. I’ve taken some linguistics courses and I’m always worried that when I take one outside the Department of Linguistics that it will be frustrating. This was not the case. Geneviève is so knowledgeable!” (FREN 476, 2006)
Peer Evaluations of Teaching
Colleagues observed my teaching in two graduate courses: MLCS 555 (2009) and MLCS 570 (2006) and one undergraduate course: FREN 476 (2008). The reports are available in the downloadable pdf. In all of the reports, my peers commented on my student-centred approach and praised the overall effectiveness of my teaching.
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Other Evidence of Teaching Engagement
Teaching at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
French 101: Beginning French I
French 102: Beginning French II·
French 104: Intermediate French II
French 208: Critical Writing and Reading in French Literature and Culture
French 385: Commercial and Economic French I (online delivery)
French 401: Beginning French for Graduate Students
French 102: Beginning French II·
French 104: Intermediate French II
French 208: Critical Writing and Reading in French Literature and Culture
French 385: Commercial and Economic French I (online delivery)
French 401: Beginning French for Graduate Students
Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
I was listed 4 times on the Incomplete List of Teachers Ranked As Excellent by Their Students (between 1999 and 2003). This recognition was based on scores obtained on the end-of-the-semester student evaluations, in which I received an average of 4.5 out of 5 for teaching effectiveness for the courses I taught between 1999 and 2004 (statistics compiled from the Instructor and Course Evaluation System, Instructor Report).
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Teaching Awards
- Outstanding Curriculum Award (Upward Bound College Prep Academy), 2003
- Senior Teaching Assistant Award (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), 2002
- Teacher of the Summer Award (Upward Bound College Prep Academy), 2000