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BEd Secondary (Computer Science Education) 

 

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), GCE O Level subjects,

         or an acceptable equivalent
 
English Language Proficiency Examination

The English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) is used to assess whether persons applying to pursue

undergraduate degree programmes at the UWI Open Campus possess a satisfactory level of writing

and reading proficiency in English for university academic purposes. For detailed information on the

ELPT, see English Language Proficiency Test
 
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
CS11A Introduction to Computer Science I (6 credits)  1
CS11B Introduction to Computer Science II (6 credits)  
CS22Q Introduction to Software Engineering (4 credits)  
ED28T Productivity Tools  
FOUN1001 English for Academic Purposes  
FOUN1301 Law, Governance, Economy and Society  

 

Year II Semester
EDPH2024 Issues and Perspectives in Education  
ED38Q Issues in Information Technology  
ED38R Methodology for Teaching Information Technology and Computer Science  
ED38V Teaching in a Networked Environment  
ED38Y Assessing Information Technology and Computer Science  
CS20S Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science (4 credits)  
CS20R Analysis of Algorithms (4 credits)  
CS23Q Computer Organization (4 credits)  

 

Year III Semester
EDCE3025 Integrating Information Technology in the Curriculum  
CS31A Operating Systems (4 credits)  
CS32Q Computer Networking and Communication (4 credits)  
CS34A A Comparative Study of Programming Languages (4 credits)  
CS35A Database Management (4 credits)  
ED30Z Investigating or Teaching (6 credits)  

 

MODEL B

Year I Semester
EDTL1020 Introduction to Teaching and Learning  
EDTL1021 Planning for Teaching  
EDPS1003 Psychological Issues in the Classroom  
ED28T Productivity Tools  
FOUN1001 English for Academic Purposes  
FOUN1301 Law, Governance, Economy and Society in the Caribbean  

 

Year II Semester
CS11A Introduction to Computer Science I  
CS11B Introduction to Computer Science II  
CS22Q Introduction to Software Engineering  
EDTL2020 School Based Experience I  
EDPS2003 Motivation and the Teacher  
EDCU2013 Introduction to Curriculum Studies  

 

Year III Semester
CS20S Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science  
CS20R Analysis for Algorithms  
EDPH2024 Issues and Perspectives in Education  
ED38Q Issues in Information Technology  
ED38R Methodology for Teaching Information Technology and Computer Science  
ED38Y Assessing Information Technology and Computer Science  

 

Year IV Semester
CS34A A Comparative Study of Programming Languages  
CS32Q Computer Networking and Communication  
CS35A Database Management Systems  
CS31A Operating Systems  
EDCE3025 Integrating Information Technology in the Curriculum  
ED30Z Investigating our Teaching  

 
 
 
 
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