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B.Ed. Secondary English (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 or 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
 EDLA2106  The Language-Use Content of Teaching of English  
 ELDA2107  The Literature Content of English Teaching  
 LING1401   Introduction to Language and Linguistics  
 LING1402  Introduction to Language Structure  
 LITS1001  Introduction to Poetry  
 LITS1002  Introduction to Prose Fiction  
 FOUN1001  English for Academic Purposes  
 FOUN1301  Law, Governance, Economy and Society  

 


 Year II  Semester
 EDCE2025  Introduction to Computer Technology in Education  
 EDL2103  Teaching of Literature  
 EDPH2024  Issues and Perspectives in Education  
 EDLA3106  Content and Pedagogy for CXC  
 EDLA3103  The Teaching of English Literature in Secondary School  
 LING2101  Language Acquisition  
 LITS1002  Introduction to Drama  
 LITS2503  West Indian Poetry  

 


  Year III Semester
 EDLA3110  Writing in Secondary School  
 LITS3204   Shakespeare I  
 LITS2504   West Indian Novel  
 ED30Z  Investigating our Teaching (6 credits)  
 LING2402  Structure of the English Language  
     
     
     

 

 



  

 

 
 
 
 
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