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B.Ed. Secondary (Science Education: Chemistry) 

 

 
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

 

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

MODEL A

Year I Semester
EDSC2405 Psychology of Science Teaching and Learning  
EDSC2405 Teaching Methodologies in Science  
EDSC2407 Teaching Methodologies in Science  
EDCE2025 Introduction of Computer Technology in Education  
CHEM1901 Introductory Chemistry (6 credits)  1
CHEM1902 Introductory Chemistry (6 credits)  

 


Year II Semester
EDSC3410 The Sociology of Science Teaching and Learning  
EDSC3403 Assessment of Science Teaching  
EDSC3411 Nature of Science: Scientific Inquiry  
EDPH2024 Issues and Perspectives in Education  
CHEM2001 Analytical Chemistry (4 credits)  
CHEM2202 Intermediate Organic Chemistry (4 credits)  1

 

 

Year III Semester
EDSC3417 An Introduction to Secondary School Science Practical  
CHEM2101 Inorganic Chemistry: Structure, Reactivity and Application (4 credits)  
CHEM2302 Physical Chemistry (4 credits)  
CHEM2402 Chemistry in Our Daily Lives (4 credits)  
FOUN1301 Law, Governance, Economy and Society  
ED30Z Investigating Teaching (6 credits)  

 

 MODEL B

Year I Semester
EDTL1020 Introduction to Teaching and Learning  
EDTL1021 Planning for Teaching  
EDCE2025 Introduction to Computers in Education  
EDPS1003 Psychological Issues in the Classroom  
FOUN1001 English for Academic Purposes  
CHEM1901 Introduction to Chemistry 1  1
CHEM1902 Introduction to Chemistry 2  
Labs: CHEM1901 and CHEM1902  

 


Year II Semester
EDTL2020 School Based Experience I  
EDCU2013 Introduction to Curriculum Studies  
EDSC2405 The Psychology of Science Teaching and Learning  
EDSC2407 Teaching Methodologies in Science  
EDPS2003 Motivation and the Teacher  
CHEM2001 Analytical Chemistry  
CHEM2202 Intermediate Organic Chemistry  1
Labs: CHEM2001 and CHEM2202  

 

Year III Semester
EDPH2024 Issues and Perspectives in Education  
EDSC3410 The Sociology of Science Teaching and Learning  
EDSC3403 Assessment of Science Teaching  
EDSC3411 Nature of Science and Scientific Enquiry  
CHEM1201 Inorganic Chemistry: Structure, Reactivity and Applications  
CHEM2302 Physical Chemistry  
Labs: CHEM2102 and CHEM2302  

 

Year IV Semester
EDSC3417 An Introduction to Secondary School Science Practical  
FOUN1301 Law, Governance, Economy and Society in the Caribbean  
CHEM2402 Chemistry in Our Daily Lives  
ED30Z Investigating our Teaching (6 credits)  
 
 
 
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