Self Access Centre Design and Management

The IALF C-SACDM is a modular course which has been designed principally for people considering establishing a Self Access Centre and for staff who already work in a Self Access Centre who would like to upgrade their skills and knowledge, in order to run their Centre more efficiently.

C-SACDM Framework

The C-SACDM is a 125-hour course, divided into a series of five individual training modules, each of five days (Monday – Friday) or 25 hours’ duration. It has been designed to combine classroom input with the opportunity to work on individual and group tasks as well as practical experience related to the module taken.

Input sessions will generally be delivered in the mornings, with afternoons and evenings given over to task completion and practical training.

Completion of all five modules leads to the award of the IALF C-SACDM. This will be accompanied by a comprehensive report of the participant’s participation, motivation and performance in module tasks.

Alternatively it is possible to join just one of the modules and receive a Certificate of Attendance for the module taken.

Introductory Module

This module focuses on Self-Access Centre basics, as outlined below.

Module 1 Overview to Self-Access

• What is Self-Access
• Types of Self-Access centres
• Premises
• Resources
• Equipment
• Staffing
• Centre Design and Layout

The 5 Modules

Module 1 - Overview to Self-Access
Module 2 - Resource Centre Administration and Basic Library Skills
Module 3 - Self-Access Resources
Module 4 - Computer and Technical Skills
Module 5 - Overall Self-Access Centre Management

C-SACDM Schedule at IALF Bali - 2008

Aims of the C-SACDM

To enable the participants to:

• participate in a series of short, interactive and communicative self-access training modules, each with a different focus
• experience a wide range of practical sessions aimed at establishing and managing a Self Access Centre
• carry out a series of assessed tasks in order to consolidate the input content
• access and evaluate an extensive range of materials and multimedia equipment

Expected Outcomes

By the end of the C-SACDM, it is hoped that the participants will be better able to:

• understand the main areas of knowledge and skills needed in a Self Access Centre
• understand the key elements of establishing a Self Access Centre
• select, design and adapt appropriate resources and materials
• manage a Self Access Centre effectively
• provide supportive training and feedback for Self Access Centre learners
• be aware of the role of technical equipment in materials design and learner training

For further information about the IALF C-SACDM, please contact tesol@ialf.edu