The satellite sends the signal to down-link receivers at classroom locations. A teacher in the classroom supervises the broadcast and directs individual instruction. Students are able to telephone the broadcast and participate with the University of Mississippi instructors. Thus, Project LEAP is individualized to the particular strengths and weaknesses of each learner. The daily curriculum consists of five classes that encompass all three ability levels.
Students learn practical information that helps to overcome common obstacles.
Crossroads Cafe is a 26 lesson, 30-minute video program that teaches beginning to intermediate English for adult nonnative speakers. The series is formatted as a drama. A cast of six continuing characters with diverse ethnicities work at or patronize a neighborhood restaurant. The drama and dialog that develop are related to the instructional objectives of the specific lesson. Two segments intervene in the action and help to develop cultural and language skills.