Human Resources as a Primary Consideration for Learning Space Creation

This paper discusses language learning space creation within third level institutions in Japan – specifically self-access language centres (SALCs). Human resources are particularly important considering that language learning is, both a difficult task that can be facilitated through expert support,...

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Main Author:	Luke Carson
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Kanda University of International Studies 2015-06-01
Series:	Studies in Self-Access Learning Journal
Subjects:	self-access
Online Access:	https://sisaljournal.org/archives/jun15/carson/

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spelling	doaj-e9aa05cc27234b9cae15d466579fea322020-11-24T22:14:29ZengKanda University of International StudiesStudies in Self-Access Learning Journal 2185-37622185-37622015-06-0162245253Human Resources as a Primary Consideration for Learning Space CreationLuke CarsonThis paper discusses language learning space creation within third level institutions in Japan – specifically self-access language centres (SALCs). Human resources are particularly important considering that language learning is, both a difficult task that can be facilitated through expert support, and a necessarily communicative, interactive endeavour. It suggests that the first issue designers of new learning spaces may wish to consider is educational staffing, and gaining institutional approval for the necessary funding from the outset if possible. As the history of SALCs clearly shows, adequate and appropriate staffing remains key in order for optimal and broad learning gains to occur.https://sisaljournal.org/archives/jun15/carson/self-access
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title	Human Resources as a Primary Consideration for Learning Space Creation
title_short	Human Resources as a Primary Consideration for Learning Space Creation
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publisher	Kanda University of International Studies
series	Studies in Self-Access Learning Journal
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publishDate	2015-06-01
description	This paper discusses language learning space creation within third level institutions in Japan – specifically self-access language centres (SALCs). Human resources are particularly important considering that language learning is, both a difficult task that can be facilitated through expert support, and a necessarily communicative, interactive endeavour. It suggests that the first issue designers of new learning spaces may wish to consider is educational staffing, and gaining institutional approval for the necessary funding from the outset if possible. As the history of SALCs clearly shows, adequate and appropriate staffing remains key in order for optimal and broad learning gains to occur.
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Human Resources as a Primary Consideration for Learning Space Creation

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