Reference Guide for EAQUALS inspections - Support

5. Academic resources The institution has an outstandingly good range of resourcesavailable, and these are well used : Evidence in the inspection that the resources are not justavailable, but regularly and effectively used Teaching material which combines published material withhigh quality internally-produced resources Creative use of the Internet to provide variety and topicality ofteaching materials Advice to participants on autonomous study and how to usethe resources available An outstanding range of equipment –interactive whiteboards,computers etc –used effectively to enhance learning Teachers’library and resources which are well-selected, up-todateand well used. Subscription to professional journals andencouragement to read them Any other evidence of innovative and creative good practice6. Other services to The institution offers an outstanding range of servicescourse participants appropriate to the course participants enrolled: In study abroad programmeso Host family accommodation which is of a highstandard of comfort and provides real opportunitiesfor language practice and learning about the culture ofthe countryo Leisure and social activities which are interesting andwell organised and offer insight and knowledge of lifein the host country, including good examples ofintegrating these into the formal teaching, e.g. projectwork, tandem systems, etc.o Efficient procedures for monitoring the welfare ofparticipants and of dealing with problems that arise –good practice could include tutoring or counsellingsystemso A broad range of out-of-class resources – Internetprovision, library, TV and videoo An overall impression of a very friendly and welcomingplace to study For extensive courses where the participants liveo Good opportunities for independent study in additionto the course, including Internet access, reading andvideo libraries, listening libraries, etc.o Efficient enrolment procedures with clear coursedescriptions and information about examinations,including –in institutions which teach young learners–advice and information to parentso A good range of social events and activities tostimulate interest in the cultures of the targetlanguage(s)o An overall impression of a very friendly and welcomingplace to study Any other evidence of innovative and creative good practice33Reference Guide to the Inspection Scheme for institutionsversion 6.2© EAQUALS 2011