B.Ed. Primary (Language Arts Option) |
Note: Students are required to attend workshops in Trinidad as part of their assessment. |
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| Introduction |
Explore the many facets of the teaching of Language Arts to children with the BEd Primary (Language Arts). This programme is offered in collaboration with the School of Education, St. Augustine and targets practitioners in the field of education. It is designed to help practitioners develop the knowledge and skills required to understand the pedagogical challenges associated with teaching English as a second language, and design, develop and implement appropriate and effective programmes based on best practice. | |
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| Who is this programme for? |
This programme targets practitioners in the field of education. It is designed to explore with practitioners, the many facets of the teaching of Language Arts to children.
It aims to help practitioners:
(i) develop the knowledge and skills required to understand the pedagogical challenges
associated with teaching English as a second language, and
(ii) design, develop and implement appropriate and effective programmes based on
best practice. |
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| Programme Structure |
• The programme consists of a mix of compulsory core courses and professional courses worth
a total of 90 credits.
• Students taking this primarily distance-delivered programme will normally pursue 9-12 credits by
distance during a semester.
• During the long vacation period from July to mid- August, courses may be offered face-to-face
at the St. Augustine campus. |
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| When will the programme start? |
This programme starts in August of the academic year. |
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| Entry Requirements |
1. Successful applicants must:
(i) satisfy the matriculation requirements of the University
(ii) must hold a Teachers’ diploma from a recognised Teachers’ College or
must have successfully completed an approved programme of training
for certification as a teacher in his/her country. |
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| Academic Preparation |
OOL1001 Orientation to Online Learning
IYRS1001 Improving your Reading Skills
IYSS1001 Improving your Study Skills
IYMS1001 Improving your Math Skills (if applicable)
ECON0001 Remedial Mathematics (if applicable) |
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| Course of Study |
| Level I |
Semester |
| EDEA1410 |
School and Classroom Management (6 credits) |
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| EDFA1401 |
Schooling, Personal and Social Development |
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| EDLA1180 |
Developing Literacy Ability (6 credits) |
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| EDMA1721 |
Mathematics Appreciation |
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| EDRS1402 |
School and Classroom Research |
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| EDTL1720 |
Instructional Design |
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| FOUN1001 |
English for Academic Purposes* |
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| FOUN1101 |
Caribbean Civilization* |
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| FOUN1210 |
Science, Medicine and Technology in Society* |
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| * Required University foundation courses to be completed for BEd degree |
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| Level II |
Semester |
| EDCU2013 |
Introduction to Curriculum Studies |
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| EDFA2401 |
Cultural Diversity, Citizenship and Schooling I |
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| EDFA2402 |
Cultural Diversity, Citizenship and Schooling II |
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| EDLA2104 |
The Teaching of Language Arts in the Primary School |
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| EDLA2105 |
Language-Structure Content of Teaching English |
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| EDLA2106 |
The Language Use Content of the Teaching of English |
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| EDLA2113 |
Teaching Children’s Literature |
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| EDME2006 |
Classroom Testing and Evaluation |
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| GEND2013 |
Men and Masculinities in the Caribbean |
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| Level III |
Semester |
| EDFA3201 |
The Challenge of Human Development |
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| EDLA3111 |
Principles, Approaches and Methods in Teaching Standard English |
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| EDLA3112 |
Literature for Children |
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| EDLA3113 |
The Structure of Creole |
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| EDLA3319 |
Reflection and Teacher Development in Primary Language Arts Education |
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| EDTK3202 |
Use of Media and Production of Educational Materials |
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| EDTL3701 |
Diagnosis and Remediation: Reading, Writing and Mathematics |
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| EDEA3870 |
Field Study (6 credits) |
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| THEA3301 |
Theory and Practice in Educative Theatre |
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