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B.Ed. Secondary Spanish (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) , 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  
EDLA2503 Pedagogical Developments in Foreign Language Education  
EDLA2504 Development of Foreign Language Skills  
EDLA3503 Issues in Foreign Language Education: Caribbean/Local Perspectives  
EDPS1003 Psychological Issues in the Classroom  
S111 Spanish Language I (6 credits)  

 


Year II Semetser
EDTL2020 School Based Experience I  
EDLA2510 Teaching Spanish in Grade 10 and 11  
EDCU2013 Introduction to Curriculum Studies  
EDCE2025 Introduction to Computers in Education  
EDPS2003 Motivation and the Teacher  
S14A Introduction to Spanish Peninsular Literature  1
S14B Introduction to Spanish American Literature  
S211 Spanish Language II (6 credits)  


Year III Semester
EDLA3508 Teaching Foreign Language in Context  
EDLA3509 Integrating Technology in Foreign Language  
EDLA3513 Integrating Culture into Foreign Language  
S20B Spanish to English Translation II  
S23B 20th Century Spanish American Narrative  1
S30A Spanish to English Translation III  
S211 Spanish Language II (6 credits)  


Year IV Semester
EDPH2024 Issues and Perspectives in Education  
ED30Z Investigating our Teaching (6 credits)  
FOUN1301 Law, Governance, Economy and Society in the Caribbean  
 
 
 
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