BEd Secondary Mathematics (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/Literature
• Mathematics Education
• Literacy Studies
This option (Model B) is for candidates without a teaching Diploma/Certificate who are working as a pre-trained teacher. In order to qualify for this programme candidates must have A levels/CAPE or its equivalent. On acceptance candidates must identify a school at the Secondary level in which they will be able to teach and conduct their Field Study/Practicum during their field experience.Courses assessed through a traditional face-to-face examination will be conducted in the UWI Open Campus Country Site. This part time programme allows teachers to work, study and apply knowledge gained immediately. Part-time students are not allowed to take more than 9 credits in each semester.
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
Award of the Degree
To be awarded an undergraduate degree you must achieve a minimum GPA of 1.0. This means that it is possible to pass all the courses in your programme and not receive your certificate because your GPA is under 1.0.
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, 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
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)