Programme Information
Overview
A student pursuing the Bachelor of Education in Primary Education develops a pedagogical template to creatively and scientifically engage students in the classroom on all subject matter and life skills. Students embark on a journey to transform and motivate young minds into leaders of the society while engaging in critical, analytical and reflective skills, inter and intrapersonal communication skills, classroom management, technology and the psychology of learning. 160 credit hours are required for successful completion of this programme.
Campuses: Main Campus, South, Tobago, Antigua, Guyana, St. Lucia
Total Programme Credits: 160
Programme Duration: 4 years
Programme Delivery: Face-to-face/Blended
GATE Approved: Yes
Requirements
Five O'Level GCE/CXC/CSEC Passes, including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject
Courses
Language Arts/Reading/Literacy (18 credits)
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EDLA110 Introduction to English Grammar 3
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EDLA230 Literature for Children 3
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EDLA250 Writing Instructions for the Primary Teacher 3
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EDTE112 Foundations of Reading for the Primary Classroom 3
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EDTE248 Teaching Reading in Primary Content Areas 3
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EDTE350 Interpersonal Communication for Primary Classroom 3
Mathematics (12 credits)
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EDTE145 Mathematics I: Foundations 3
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EDTE245 Mathematics II: Fundamentals 3
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EDTE345 Mathematics III: Concepts 3
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EDTE445 Teaching Strategies for the Primary School: Mathematics 3
Modern Languages (09 credits)
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EDLA170 Fundamentals of Conversational Spanish 3
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EDLA171 Spanish for the Primary School Teacher I 3
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EDLA172 Spanish for the Primary School Teacher II 3
Natural Sciences (09 credits)
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EDGS262 Integrated Science I 3
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EDGS264 Integrated Science II 3
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EDTE460 Teaching Strategies for the Primary School: Science 3
Social Studies (09 credits)
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EDTE175 Regional Geography for the Primary Teacher 3
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EDTE448 Teaching Strategies for the Primary School: Health and Family Life Education 3
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EDTE449 Teaching Strategies for the Primary School: Social Studies 3
Visual and Performing Arts (09 credits)
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EDTE442 Teaching Strategies in the Visual and Performing Arts: Music 3
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EDTE443 Teaching Strategies in the Visual and Performing Arts: Visual Arts 3
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EDTE462 Teaching Strategies in the Visual and Performing Arts: Drama and Creative
Movement 3
Agricultural Science (04 credits)
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AGRI172 Basic Agricultural Science 4
Physical Education (03 credits)
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EDTE440 Teaching Strategies for the Primary School: Physical Education and Wellness 3
Values, Citizenship and Character Education (03 credits)
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EDTE441 Teaching Strategies for the Primary School: Values Character Education 3
Education Foundation Exploration (18 credits)
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EDTE225 History and Sociology of Education 3
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EDTE220 Principles of Human Development and Learning 3
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EDTE240 Psychology of Learning 3
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EDLA115 Academic Writing I 3
(Students who do not possess grade 1 and 2 at CSEC will register with Advising Center for tutorials. A satisfactory grade of B must be earned prior to registering for EDLA 115)
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EDLA215 Academic Writing II 3
(Persons must complete a minimum of 24 credits including EDLA115 before doing EDLA215)
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EDTE490 Research Methods in Education 3
Pedagogy (27 credits)
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EDPC308 Managing Psycho-social Issues 3
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EDTE320 Teaching Developmental and Remedial Reading 3
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EDTE361 Classroom Management 3
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EDTE386 Student Teaching: The Integrated Approach 3
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EDTE423 Classroom Assessment and Evaluation 3
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EDTE 430 Current Trends in Curriculum 3
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EDTE 461 Teaching Strategies for the Primary School: Language Arts and Literature 3
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EDTE380 Instructional Media and Technology in the Classroom 3
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EDTE 218 Introduction to Special Education 3
Practicum (20 credits)
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EDTE187 Student Teaching Seminar: Beginning the Process 1
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EDTE188 Student Teaching I: The In-House Experience 2
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EDTE287 Student Teaching Seminar: Appreciating the School System 1
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EDTE288 Student Teaching II: The Initial Classroom Experience 2
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EDTE387 Student Teaching Seminar: The Practitioner I 1
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EDTE388 Student Teaching III: Espousing in Final Teaching Experience I 6
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EDTE497 Student Teaching Seminar: The Practitioner II 1
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EDTE498 Student Teaching III: Engrossing in Final Teaching Experience II 6