GILLS has now changed it's name to SAP. Click here for the new SAP web pages.

The following information is out-of-date. The page is still here so you know about SAP and where to go.

 

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• Introduction
• How can GILLS help you?
• When can you use GILLS?
• Learners' and Tutors' Roles - what are you and the tutor expected to do in GILLS
• What you will do in your first GILLS session
• Example documents - click here to see some of the documents you will use in GILLS.

To book or cancel a GILLS session, either visit us in CILL or phone 2766 7526 to talk to our staff.

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Introduction

GILLS is a scheme operated by the Centre for Independent Language Learning (CILL) to help small groups of learners who need professional guidance in the development of the English language skills they need for their studies and future career.

How can GILLS help you?

• there is one GILLS tutor for each GILLS group
• this means the tutor will be able to focus on your group’s learning needs
• the GILLS tutor will help you at all stages of your programme - planning, materials selection, language learning and practice, and revision
• you choose the English subject or skill that you want to study; e.g. practising job interviews and application letters, presentations, having discussions, and so on.
• GILLS students have access to the large range of facilities and learning materials in CILL - including multimedia, Internet, audio-visual and book-based resources

When can you use GILLS?

GILLS sessions are on weekdays from late morning to early evening, depending on staff availability. Come to CILL and look in the GILLS booking book to see what hours are available. Students can book a session up to three weeks in advance.

Learners' Role	Tutors' Role
Register as CILL members. You must be a CILL member before you join GILLS.	Introduce and explain the program to learners.
Form a group of learners with common English language interests. Choose a name for the group	Work out a "contract" with learners: identify learning objective(s) help plan the program sign the "contract"
See a GILLS tutor to negotiate a program and follow it through.	Monitor progress, help learners select materials & activities, and keep a record for each session.
Book a time(s) and be punctual. If the group can’t come, inform the Centre the day before either by e-mail, by phone on 2766 7526, or in person by visiting the Centre.	Ensure learners attend regularly.
Actively participate in group activities.	Monitor and participate in group activities.
Be ready to discuss problems and progress with a GILLS tutor.	Provide feedback and help for learners.
Write feedback in the student's learner diary.	Give feedback in learners’ diaries.

What you will do in your first GILLS session

• talk with the tutor about GILLS
• choose a group name (e.g. 'The Wonderful Group')
• negotiate a learner contract
• start studying
• book future sessions

Our location is: The Centre for Independent Language Learning, 'E' Core, Ground Floor.

If you have any suggestions or questions, please e-mail us at .

Last updated on: Thursday, June 13, 2002.