Academic programme
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) [from 2020]
Admissions
Entry requirements
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- CPCE Trained Teachers Certificate (ECE).
- Associate Degree in Education (ECE).
- Early Childhood Development Level 11 Certificate (minimum GPA=2.0) together with passes at the UGEE for persons who do not possess passes in both CSEC Mathematics and English Language grades 1,11 or 111 at the General Proficiency Level.
- UG Certificate in Education (ECE).
- Early Childhood Development Level 11 Certificate (minimum GPA = 2.0) together with passes in CSEC Mathematics and English Language grades 1,11 or 111 at the General Proficiency Level.
- CPCE Trained Teachers Certificate (ECE).
- Associate Degree in Education (ECE).
- UG Certificate in Education (ECE).
- Early Childhood Development Level 11 Certificate (minimum GPA = 2.0) together with passes in CSEC Mathematics and English Language grades 1,11 or 111 at the General Proficiency Level.
- Early Childhood Development Level 11 Certificate (minimum GPA=2.0) together with passes at the UGEE for persons who do not possess passes in both CSEC Mathematics and English Language grades 1,11 or 111 at the General Proficiency Level.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART3112 | Art Education for Nursery and Primary Schools I | 4 | — |
| EEN3104 | English Grammar and Comprehension Skills for Teachers | 2 | — |
| MUS1102 | History of Music in the Caribbean | 2 | — |
| ECE3100 | Practicum I - Early Childhood | 2 | — |
| ECE3101 | Social Background of the Young Child I | 3 | — |
| ESC3105 | Teaching of Science at the Early Childhood and Primary Level I | 2 | — |
| ESS3103 | Teaching of Social Studies at the Early Childhood & Primary Level I | 3 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE3201 | Early Childhood Curriculum II | 3 | — |
| EEN3204 | English Grammar and Composition Skills for Teachers | 2 | — |
| ECE3200 | Practicum II - Early Childhood | 2 | — |
| ESE3101 | Promotion of Literacy I | 3 | — |
| EFN3201 | Psychology of Teaching and Learning | 3 | — |
| EMA3204 | Teaching of Mathematics at the Early Childhood and Primary Level I | 3 | — |
Semester 3
2 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFN3101 | Issues and Perspectives in Education | 3 | — |
| ESE3201 | Promotion of Literacy II | 3 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE4101 | History and Philosophy of Early Childhood Education | 3 | — |
| ERE4102 | Introduction to Literacy Studies | 2 | — |
| ESE4101 | Introduction to Special Needs Education | 3 | — |
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
| ESC4102 | Teaching of Science at the Early Childhood and Primary Level III | 3 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE4201 | Early Childhood Curriculum III | 3 | — |
| EFN4201 | Introduction to Curriculum Theory and Development | 3 | — |
| EFN4302 | Research Methods in Education | 3 | — |
| ECE4202 | Social Background of the Young Child II | 3 | — |
| EMA4203 | Teaching of Mathematics at the Early Childhood and Primary Level II | 3 | — |
| ENG1205 | Use of English | 4 | — |
Semester 3
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFN4301 | Classroom Testing and Measurement | 3 | — |
| EFN5302 | Educational Technology for Teachers | 3 | — |
| EFN4303 | Psychology of Learning and Development | 3 | — |
Third Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEN5103 | Children's Literature and Story Telling - I | 2 | — |
| ECE5103 | Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood Education | 3 | — |
| ECE5101 | Education Research Proposal - Early Childhood Education | 2 | — |
| ECE5209 | Practicum IV- Early Childhood Education | 2 | — |
| ECE5102 | Transition Across Levels in EC Education | 3 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART3212 | Art Education for Nursery and Primary Schools II | 4 | — |
| EEN5203 | Children's Literature and Story Telling- II | 2 | — |
| ECE5201 | Education Research Study - Early Childhood | 4 | — |
| EHE4203 | Health Science and Nutrition for Early Childhood & Primary Teachers | 3 | — |
| ECE5202 | School/Parent/Community Interaction | 3 | — |
| ESS4203 | Teaching of Social Studies at the Early Childhood and Primary Level II | 3 | — |
Semester 3
2 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFN5303 | Guidance and Counseling Approach to Behaviour Management | 3 | — |
| EFN5301 | Issues in Education and Development | 3 | — |