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Transforming an English/European degree program into a more Western format required the structuring of individual courses and gathering them into curricular units for a Program of Study. This required the development of an on and off campus mentoring and dialog/support process to facilitate learning and determine the readiness of the student to proceed to the next level in the degree process. Active students are supplied local TT numbers for dialog and support and electronic access to real time 24/7 assistance. This is presently done through two electronic systems. D.A.S.H. - [Dialog And Support Helpline] 868 645 6581 or Email: oasisUniversity@gmail.com D.I.A.L. - [Distance Internet Assisted Learning] www.dialedu.org passwords are provided to active students. It was also necessary to transform the record of individual courses into transcript credit (European and English schools do not normally produce a Western type transcript, only a letter of completion.) Seminars and Colloquiums are full courses, but the tutorial aspects of the program are a systematic effort to assess competency in various subject areas and determine student readiness to proceed to the next level of participation. In an effort to interface various publics adequately, it became necessary to publish the ADVANCED STUDIES PROSPECTUS as an annual ONLINE Academic Prospectus, so additional explanations and/or editing could be added in real time to assist with the understanding of the programs. OASIS University programs are offered to older learners (26-70+ years old). Since normal standardized tests do not adequately inform the institution of older adult participation in academic studies, alternative assessment tools are used to assist the Faculty in evaluating studies or research readiness. Teaching Model The academic program is primarily an adult educational model that uses interactive learning designs. Traditional pedagogic methods are used when they are necessary to instruct, tutor, or communicate specific content essential to the Program of Study. The faculty attempts to create an educational climate conducive to adult learning that promotes mutual respect and trust among faculty and students. The intention is to establish a community of scholars united in their efforts to find practical solutions to social problems in business and industry, the social professions, socially responsible organizations, and society as a whole. In an effort to implement an adult educational model, OASIS emphasizes a tutorial style of instruction. Through seminars, colloquiums, tutorials, forums, faculty supervision of developmental readings and primary research projects, the programs provide a structure for students to acquire both content and competency in the field of study. This enlarges the base of knowledge as preparation for graduate research. While the faculty provides a book-length syllabus and a structure for content acquisition, students are required to exercise initiative in the learning process. Students are also encouraged to use personal and educational skills already acquired through professional training and vocational experience while participating in structured classroom activity on campus or when engaged in developmental readings, online activity and primary research.
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Affordable Degree Programs for Adult Learners
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