English Language Lab


Project Description

In the current digital age, we are all connected regardless of geographic distance. As we live in a multilingual and multicultural world, an English language lab can greatly help students to learn the English language, as it will allow students to learn at their own pace. They can record and assess their performance to make sure that they are paying attention to all aspects of phonetics such as pronunciation, accents, stress etc.
The English language lab provides access to native speakers via audio-video aids so that they learn correctly. For example, non-native English-speaking students are required to give TOEFL/IELTS if they plan to study in English-speaking Countries (i.e., USA, UK, Australia, etc.). Strong communication skills are essential in almost all professional careers, English language lab can help in acquiring this important skill.
The amalgamation of language learning and technology has led to the inception of a pioneering solution called Digital / English Language Lab. Digital / English Language Labs make learning a very different and engaging experience, providing a welcome shift from traditional teaching methods & focusing more on the practical implementation of language concepts.

Approach and Objective

The aim of the English Language Lab project is to benefit students and teachers across the state. In addition, the program aims to provide Administration, and Leadership Development training to teachers through the deployment of a Standard English Language Lab and training. The program specifically focuses on enhancing students' Spoken English and Personality Development skills in Government Institutes.


Outcome

In the Pilot Phase started from summer vacations from June 2023, batches of approximately 425 teachers of Mahatma Gandhi Schools have been started for Spoken English at Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Udaipur, Kota, Ajmer & Bharatpur Districts. During trainings the feedbacks were also gathered from the teachers.

Audience/Stakeholders

• Students
• Teachers
• RKCL
• DoIT&C
• Education Department

Technology & Infra

The Department of Information Technology and Communication (DOIT&C) and the Department of School Education, in collaboration with RKCL, are actively working towards initiating student and teachers training

Outlook

Now it is being conceptualized that in the first phase to implement the ELL Project the 33 Mahatma Gandhi Government Schools & 134 Vivekanand Schools across the state may be selected where Computer labs are already set up and the same is available to utilize as an English language Lab. If any schools with computer labs with required infrastructure are unavailable, the labs shall be established on the BOOT model.

Initiated

FY 2023-24

Impact Zone

Across State

Status

Continuous


Point of Contact

JYOTI LUHADIYA, TD

  +91-9829099133

  jluhadiya@rajasthan.gov.in


Helpline No.

21372