Dr. Lucille A. Bergeron

Lucille Bergeron is an Assistant Professor in the Department of TESOL at International University Canada, where she teaches and supports students across the School of Education. Her academic work focuses on second language acquisition, examining how learners develop proficiency in a new language and how this research informs effective language teaching methods.

Throughout her early academic career, Lucille Bergeron has built a teaching approach grounded in established second language acquisition theory, helping students understand the cognitive and linguistic processes involved in learning a new language so they can design instruction that supports these natural acquisition processes. She encourages students to base teaching methods on research evidence rather than assumptions about language learning.

In her courses, Lucille Bergeron draws on second language acquisition research, classroom application case studies, and current developments in applied linguistics to help students build a strong theoretical foundation for language teaching. Students explore topics such as stages of second language development, the role of input and interaction in language learning, error analysis and correction approaches, and strategies for supporting learners at different proficiency levels.

As an Assistant Professor within the Department of TESOL, Lucille Bergeron also supports curriculum development that connects language acquisition theory with practical classroom teaching strategies. She works closely with senior faculty across the School of Education to ensure that coursework prepares students for real English language teaching contexts across diverse learner populations.

Lucille Bergeron is especially attentive to helping students understand how individual factors such as age, prior language background, and motivation influence second language acquisition, recognizing that effective TESOL practice requires adapting to these individual differences. She designs coursework that encourages students to consider learner variation in their teaching approach.

Recognizing that many of her students are working professionals studying online, Lucille Bergeron structures her courses with accessible theoretical explanations, clear teaching application examples, and consistent opportunities for applied discussion. Her approach to online teaching emphasizes building strong theoretical knowledge that translates directly into effective classroom practice.

Students who study under Lucille Bergeron often highlight her ability to make second language acquisition theory feel directly relevant to real teaching decisions. Her long-term goal as an educator is to help students develop the theoretical foundation and practical skills needed to support careers in English language teaching and TESOL program development.