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RASCALS' Roundtable

Podcast by Brett Fischer

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The podcast where CEGEP ESL teachers come together for news, stories, and a little inspiration! La réalisation de ce balado a été rendue possible grâce au soutien financier du ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur par le biais de l’entente Canada-Québec (ECQ) relative à l’enseignement dans la langue de la minorité et des langues secondes

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Looking Back, Moving Forward: Three Legends, One Last Lesson

In this season‑finale episode of RASCALS’ Roundtable, Brett Fischer and Danielle Viens sit down with three influential voices in Québec’s ESL community to reflect on what makes a teaching career sustainable and meaningful. Christine Baida, President of SPEAQ, looks back on the challenging early years of teaching and reminds us that grit grows through support and community. Recently retired CEGEP teacher David Coward reflects on the students, colleagues, and creative projects that gave his career purpose. Finally, DanBoulerice brings it home by reminding us that ESL isn’t just about language—it’s about citizenship, culture, and helping students become better humans. This episode is a love letter to collaboration, mentorship, and finding your people in education.

31 Dec 2025 - 33 min
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B2 or Not B2? That Is the (CEFR) Question

In this episode of RASCALS’ Roundtable, Brett and Danielle speak with Christophe Chénier, professor of language assessment at the Université de Montréal, about Quebec’s decision to align the new ESL and FSL devis with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). We explore what CEFR actually is, how teachers can use descriptors meaningfully, the difference between subjectivity and “whimsical individuality” in judgment, and why fairness must consider context—from Montreal to Lac-Saint-Jean. Christophe also explains why aligning placement testing with CEFR will be essential for successful implementation. 🔗 Christophe’s bio and publications [https://fse.umontreal.ca/faculte/corps-professoral/fiche/in/in30235/sg/Christophe%20Ch%C3%A9nier/]

31 Dec 2025 - 32 min
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SPEAQing of Inspiration: Highlights from the Conference

In this episode, Brett and Danielle bring you highlights from SPEAQ, Québec’s largest ESL conference. Dr. John Spencer explores the power of voice, choice, and student empowerment in the classroom. Dr. Philippa Parks reflects on teacher resilience and shares practical strategies for supporting early-career educators. Finally, Dr. Tanja Vaillancourt introduces SPEAQ Magazine, a vibrant hub for ideas, creativity, and community in the ESL world.For a deeper dive: John Spencer’s YouTube channelwith his presentation on Voice and Choice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7S9kyk-odA&list=PLzDOGMsmDvetuGqZoFtyEv9s1_6WxMda9&t=67s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7S9kyk-odA&list=PLzDOGMsmDvetuGqZoFtyEv9s1_6WxMda9&t=67s]For a free issue of SPEAQ: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cY6oXUE7yfg-l9wGm8Iv01JOvIAaimN_/view [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cY6oXUE7yfg-l9wGm8Iv01JOvIAaimN_/view]

16 Dec 2025 - 20 min
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