ODEL

Our Mission
“Providing solutions through education, training, research and community service”

Our Vision
The University Vision is “A dynamic University Committed to scholarship in teaching, research training and community service”.

Our Core Values

The Lukenya University Core Values are:
•Innovativeness;
•Responsiveness to customer needs;
•Inclusiveness;
•Integrity;
•Team work;
•Commitment to Community Service; and
•Excellence philosophy

ODEL Objectives

The objectives of Lukenya University ODeL are to:

•Provide alternative pathways to obtaining quality academic and professional qualifications to those who cannot attend face-to- face mode of learning
•Enhance access to Lukenya University programs and courses and in turn to university education by enabling learners to access education without changing areas of residence/workplaces
•Promote and enhance use of technology and innovation in university education by offering teaching and learning that is appropriate to the digital age
•Enable Lukenya University to project, build, promote and protect international reputation by recruiting learners worldwide
•Enrich learners’ perspectives and learning experiences

ODeL Modes of Delivery

The assumption guiding ODeL course/programme modes of delivery is that learners and the tutors will be separated in time and place or most of the time. As a result, delivery is built on the following four scenarios as provided by the Commission of University Education:

Scenario 1: Same time, same place: Classroom teaching, face- to-face tutorials, seminars, workshops, and residential schools;
Scenario 2: Same time, different place: Audio conferences and video conferences, television, one-way or two-way videos etc.;
Scenario 3: Different time, same place: Learning resource centers which learners visit at their leisure;
Scenario 4: Different time, different place: Home study, computer conferencing, and tutorial support by e-mail and fax communication

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Curriculum Delivery Framework and Methodology

Introduction

The University has a Curriculum Development and Review Policy that forms the basis for teaching and learning processes. In light of this, Curriculum Development Policy is intended to ensure that the University curricula are of high quality and market driven. This is a realization that a relevant curriculum must balance between academic standards and market needs. Therefore, the process of curriculum development ensures adequate stakeholder participation.

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ODEL Curriculum Design

Curriculum and module development is guided by the University’s policy on the development and review of curricula and learning materials.

Academic Year
· An academic year consists of two semesters.
· A semester consists of 16 weeks.

Instructional/ Contact Hours
· One unit course is equivalent to three (3) contact hours per week consisting of 2 lecture (self-study) hours and a 3 hour practical session.
· A three (3) hour practical session is equivalent to one contact hour.
· A two hour tutorial session is equivalent to one contact hour.
· One semester unit is equivalent to 42 contact hours.
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Learners Suppport Programmes

Policy Governing Learners Support

Matters dealing with learners support are handled as outlined in the Learners Handbook.

The following key support programmes are offered to learners:-

Support to Learners with Disabilities
Support to Learners with Special Needs
Learners Financial Aid and Scholarships.

Technology Infrastructure and Media
The ODEL Centre provides an interactive learning management system that effectively supports e-learning. The following infrastructure is in place:

Access to the internet
The University has an access to internet (WI-FI) from KENET and this internet ensures quality mode of delivery of the ODEL programs.
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Self-Learning Materials
Self-Learning Material Attributes
Self-learning materials play a crucial role in helping learners achieve learning objectives. To ensure the effectiveness of these materials, the University has entrenched the following key attributes of self-learning materials:

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Examination & Assessment
Continuous Assessment
Learners’ assessment is guided by the examination policy, which provides for two levels of assessment:

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Postera Crescam Laude

"We Labour for the Benefit of Future Generations"