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B.Ed. Secondary English (Untrained/Model B) 

 

 
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:

 

Four-year programme - MODEL B  [Not Teacher-Trained] (Minimum of 90 Units)

    •    At least 2–two unit CAPE/‘A’ Level subjects, one in the subject to be taught, or

    •    Associate Degree in relevant area, or

    •    Certificates in relevant area

    •    Minimum of five (5) CXC-CSEC General Proficiency (Grades I-III) or GCE O Level subjects

         or an acceptable equivalent

 
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
 EDTL1020   Introduction to Teaching and Learning  
 EDTL1021  Planning for Teaching  
 EDPS1003   Psychological Issues in the Classroom  
 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  

  

  Year II  Semester
 EDCU2013   Introduction to Curriculum Studies  
 EDCE2025   Introduction to Computers in Education  
 EDLA2106  The Language Use - Content of English  
 EDLA2107  The Literature Content of English Teaching  
 EDPS2003  Motivation and the Teacher  
 EDPH2024  Issues and Perspectives in Education  
 EDTL2020  School Based Experience I  
 FOUN1301   Law, Governance, Economy and Society in the Caribbean  

 

  Year III  Semester
 EDLA2103  Teaching of Literature  
 EDLA3110  Writing in Secondary School  
 EDLA3103  The Teaching of English Literature in Seconday School  
 EDLA3106  The Content and Pedagogy for CXC English A  
 LING2101  Language Acquisition  
 LITS1003  Introduction to Drama  
 LITS2503  West Indian Poetry  
     

 

  Year IV  Semester
 ED30Z   Investigating our Teaching (6 credits)  
 LITS2404   West Indian Novel I  
 LITS3204  Shakespeare I  
 LING2402  Structure of the English Language  
     
     
     
     

 

 
 
 
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