Abstract
This reflective article gives an overview of how a self-access learning centre (SALC) in Japan approaches its ongoing evaluation. The author shares some retrospective evaluation approaches and also provides a description of a micro-evaluation as an example. The article concludes with some thoughts about two alternative approaches, one future-looking and one predictive, that might help a SAC to move into new directions.
Highlights
The Effective Language Learning Course” (ELLC) aims to develop self-directed language learning skills in order to promote language learner autonomy
I will share an example of how we have evaluated one feature of our self-access learning centre (SALC) in order to show how a micro-evaluation looks in practice, and share some thoughts about two alternative approaches, one future-looking and one predictive, that might help a SAC to move into new and unchartered directions
In addition the participant responses show ways in which the course influenced how the students thought about their language learning
Summary
The ELLC aims to develop self-directed language learning skills in order to promote language learner autonomy. The content draws on the literature in the areas of learner autonomy, self regulated learning and self-directed learning and is based on our students’ needs (see Thornton (2013) and Takahashi et al (2013) for details). The broad learning outcome areas are as follows (see Takahashi et al 2013 for specific details): 1. Knowing about support / opportunities outside class.
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