International Services

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Preparatory Studies

PAC audio-optical and paper editions have immediate applications in international cultures. Secondary level students who want to transition to the American work force or university setting should be prescribed PAC's transition courses to help them assimilate:

• English Language Skills
• U.S. History/Culture
• Integrated Physics and Chemistry

These three courses give international students a "jump start" into American universities and employment opportunities by providing core secondary level lessons that guide the students audibly and visually through basic concepts of the English language content and American culture.

The individualized format of the curriculum paces student progress according to comprehension of content and English language skills. Students earn course credit while improving English language skills (audio and written). The PAC audio-optical editions utilize Kurzweil 3000™ software with dictionaries in Spanish, German, French, Dutch, English, and Italian languages that helps students to understand unfamiliar words and concepts.

The Integrated Physics and Chemistry course is designed to familiarize students with technical language and the periodic element chart so science college courses will be easier.

The People, Places and Principles of America is a study of American culture (past and present): agriculture, art, architecture, fashions, furniture, food, family, government, economics, communication, discoveries, explorations, dominant persons and events, medicine, military, music, education, literature, light and energy, religion, celebrations, homes, sports, recreation, and transportation.

English Language Skills reviews American English grammar, vocabulary, speaking, reading and writing skills. Each lesson begins with an interesting story from which the lesson is built.

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Store-Front Entrepreneurial Services

Develop a store-front education business in your area:

• to learn English skills used by international companies

• to learn how to think and communicate as a western businessman

• to learn how to get employment with international businesses

  • Mission Statement

  • Method of Fulfillment

  • Concept Description

  • Curriculum

  • Minimum Requirements

  • Training

Mission Statement

The mission is to help individuals to learn/obtain competency in the English language, to understand the western mindset for entrepreneurial ventures, and to enhance employability with western companies.

Method of Fulfillment

• Paradigm Alternative Centers, Inc., parent company to Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum & System (PAC) and its associates offers the system, training and curriculum (printed and computer software training).

• Individuals (or husband and wife teams) implement (set up and operate) the storefront business in the particular country where opportunities and local authorities invite implementation of entrepreneurial ventures.

• Venture capitalists (individuals, churches, or American corporations or sponsors) provide finances for establishing each storefront operation.

Concept Description

The store front is arranged in the design of a one-room school with study booths on each side of the main room. On one side are several (3 or 4) multimedia computers capable of running the latest version of Windows™ or Linux (substituted for Windows™ for use in the Republic of China), office applications (i.e. Microsoft Office®, Star Office®, WordPerfect Suite® etc.) that provide spreadsheet, database, word-processing, and presentation applications. On the opposite side of the room are at least eight study booths in which students learn from Audio-Optical Enhanced and printed curriculum. At the back of the room or in a small office are a desk, filing cabinet, copier storage cabinet printer, phone/fax and office computer with Internet capability. A restroom and kitchenette should be nearby (in an adjacent room or in cooperation with a neighboring coffee shop, restaurant, etc.). A small conference room should be available for group presentations, discussions and conferences. A small research library can be located in the back of the main room and on electronic media.

Curriculum

• Computer software includes commercial products commonly used in western businesses. Such applications may include but are not limited to:

  • Microsoft Office® (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook

  • WordPerfect Suite (WordPerfect, Quatro Pro, Paradox, Presentations, Corel Central)

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer® and/or Netscape Communicator®

  • Accounting software

   

• Basic training in using/accessing:

  • copiers

  • computers

  • fax machines

  • E-mail

  • Notary

  • English literacy training conference room logistics

  • research resources

  • multimedia technologies

 

• Printed material includes products by Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum:

• The People, Places & Principles of America illustrates how to understand the western work-style, values, and thinking that underlies the concepts of risk, work ethic and profit related to ideas, effort and products.

• English Language Skills enhances reading and writing skills and builds vocabulary while introducing the client to concepts that enhances personal character, and a western understanding of moral principles.

• Integrated Physics and Chemistry provides the reader with a general understanding of basic physics and chemistry and associated English vocabulary for students who want to work in a scientific environment, but have little or no experience with equivalent English terms and concepts.
  

• Audio/Visual materials aid the client to hear the proper enunciation of the English language. The print version of our curriculum has been converted to this "talking textbook" format.
  

   

Minimum Requirements

Minimum requirements for students who will use the curriculum:

• student/client must be familiar with and comfortable with the English language at the elementary (4th grade) level.

• student/client must attend class two to three times per week or daily.

• student/client must be able to pay fees:

  • registration

  • curriculum

  • software

  • tuition

Preparation/Training (for Owner/Manager)

Training includes a two or three week course* involving at least:

• basic business practices;

• PAC Training Modules for implementing the PAC Storefront Concept;

• International relations/expectations, customs, protocol, etc.;

• a discussion of computer hardware and related skills (assembly, set-up, troubleshooting, operation)**

• Web site and E-mail, scanner, printer

• marketing strategies through available media

• health issues related to target market

   

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*Length of training time is determined by trainee competency and experience.
**Skills needed to address these issues may be beyond the scope of this training program. Training will point to issues that must be addressed to allow the entrepreneur/manager to either get the needed training or contract with local technicians for computer support.

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