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B.Ed. Secondary Mathematics (Teacher Trained/Model A) 

 

 
Introduction

Refine your approach to teaching at the secondary level with the BEd Secondary.  This programme is offered in collaboration with the Department of Educational Studies, Mona and is designed to improve the quality of teaching and learning at the secondary schools.  It uses the blended learning approach which is ideal for in-service teachers to make use of training opportunities while continuing with their careers.  The BEd secondary offers majors in:

    •    Language Education (English)

    •    Language Education (Spanish)

    •    History Education

    •    Science Education (Chemistry)

    •    Mathematics Education

    •    Computer Science/Information Technology Education

 
Who is this programme for?

This programme is specifically designed for Caribbean secondary school teachers who wish to upgrade their academic qualifications using flexible methods and accessible technology.

 
Programme Structure

Courses are delivered online and students must have access to a computer and to the Internet.  Online orientation is conducted before the start of the programme. 

 For candidates with a Teachers’ College Diploma, this programme of study shall consist of a minimum of 66 units and for candidates without a Teachers’ College Diploma, this programme of study consists of a minimum of 90 units.

 Each programme of study and includes varied courses in the following:

    •    Courses in Foundations of Education and Educational Theory

    •    University Foundation courses

    •    Courses in Subject Teaching or such other specializations as may be prescribed

    •    Courses outside the School of Education

    •    Practicum or Fieldwork

    •    A written report in the area of the professional specialization

 
When will the programme start?

This programme starts in August and normally runs for three (3) years (teacher-trained) or four (4) years (not teacher-trained) including summers.

 
Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to have an acceptable pass in English Language CXC-CSEC, GCE ‘O’ Level or an acceptable equivalent AND satisfy ONE of the following requirements:

 Three- year Programme - MODEL A [Teacher-Trained] (Minimum of 66 Units)

    •    A 3-year Secondary Teachers’ College Diploma in the relevant subject area, or

    •    Certificates in relevant area

    •    Minimum of five (5) CXC-CSEC General/GCE ‘O’ Levels , or an acceptable equivalent

          [including English Language]

    •    Applicants for Science Education (Chemistry) programme must also have either a

         CAPE/‘A’ Level or a Science Double Option Teacher’s College Diploma or equivalent Chemistry


 
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)

 
Course of Study
Year I Semester
ED22N The Nature and Scope of Mathematics  
ED22Q Analyzing Mathematics Teaching  
ED22M Children Learning Mathematics  
ME10A Algebra  
ME10B Geometry  
ME22A  Introductory Calculus  
EDCE2025 Introduction to Computer Technology in Education  
FOUN1001 English for Academic Purposes  

 


Year II Semester
ED32F Investigation and Problem Solving  
ED32E Teaching Mathematics in Grades 10 and 11  
ED32Q Pedagogical Issues in the Teaching of Mathematics  
ME22B Statistics and Probability  
ME22C Analytic Geometry and Trigonometry  
ME22D Discrete Mathematics  
ME32A Linear Algebra  
FOUN1301 Law, Governance, Economy and Society  


Year III Semester
EDPH2024 Issues and Perspectives in Education  
ME32B Calculus II  
ME32C Calculus III  
ME32D Abstract Algebra  
ED30Z Investigating our Teaching (6 credits)  

 


 



 

 

 
 
 
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