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To conclude, I'm not calling this last part a pillar to the model. It's, rather, an influencer. I surveyed real world language students and instructors, asking them what challenges they faced, as well as what they wanted/needed in a language program.

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Although there were several responses that I could not consider (i.e. deep sociocultural issues like students being too busy to study because of financial pressures and work), here are some features that I uncovered from surveys and attempted to implement into the model:

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1. Preferred use of competency-based grading, as opposed to a traditional grading system

2. More access to authentic target language

3. More cultural-linguistic interactions with native or native-like speakers of the target language

4. Emphasis on real-world application of the target language

5. More access to technology for language learning purposes

6. Increased learning activities that are low-stakes, motivating, and relevant to learners

7. Increased teacher training

8. Better integration between language departments and institutional support systems 

9. Reduced workload at home through built-in study time

10. Increased access to personal and academic advising resources

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To access the surveys from which this list was created, click here.

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You're done with this part! We're about venture into how the model works. But first, let's do a quick summary of the model. Click below to continue.

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