Organisation
- Support Systems The most important component of any sustainable model is the
thoughtful integration of each of its components within a carefully planned
system. A central body must be appointed for the development of general
language learning technologies in SMUs including language laboratories. Key issues to be addressed include: Teacher
Training - Methodology Teacher Training - Affective Application of Technology
in the Classroom Information Services to Schools - Planning, Implementation,
and Technical.
The new language laboratories will meet the requirements for a full audio
active comparative laboratory (AAC). Allow individual monitoring, intercom, and
preferably enable control of all student recorder/ player functions from the
master console.
Preferably have student monitoring buttons which are configurable so as to be
representative of the shape of the actual laboratory. Meet the minimum audio requirements of:
frequency response 50 - 10,000 Hz with a signal to noise of better than 40dB,
and a wow and flutter figure of less than 0.25% WRMS. The student positions will be powered from a
low voltage supply.
Be chosen from a manufacturer with a proven reliability and service record, and
with a strong representation in Indonesia (including a substantial spare parts
inventory).
Include full installation to the required specifications and four days of training
for teaching and technical staff. The preferred layout of the new language
laboratories will be a variation of one of the following floor plans. For further information go to the Manual This
is photo of a laboratory built to the floor plan on the right above (the chairs
can be easily moved to the centre). The
new language laboratories will have no partitions separating the individual
student positions, and no glass partitions at the front. The
cables for the new language laboratories will be placed in channels, PVC
conduits (minimum 50mm - wide radius bends), or cable ducts under the floor. They will be constructed so that they can be
kept clean and tidy, and free from rodents (rats) and whiteants. If channels or ducts are used whiteant proof
materials must be used to cover the ducts. Proper entry and exit holes will be provided,
and cables will enter and leave from under furnishings (there will be no
exposed cables in the laboratory). Air-conditioners
will be included in the installation of all new language laboratories.