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The Institution Involved

• Bethlehem Moravian College
• College of Agricultural Science & Education (CASE)
• Church Teachers' College
• Edna Manley College of the Visual and Perfoming Arts
• The G.C Foster College of Physical Education & Sports
• The MICO University College
• St. Joseph's Teachers' College
• Sam Sharpe Teachers' College
• Shortwood Teachers' College

BACHELOR IN EDUCATION DEGREE PROGRAMME

The Bachelor in Education Degree (B. ED.) is a natural development from the easily articulates with the Diploma in Teaching. The philosophy espoused in the degree incorporates practices internationally regarded as exemplary.

The teaching approach will be both learner-centered and interactive. It is intended to focus on practice and application and to encourage reflective and analytic classroom practice leading to a strengthened knowledge base. Students will be helped to take a problem-solving approach to teaching and to use critical judgment in applying principles of teaching and learning. The programme is so structured that it will aid the development of effective citizenship and leadership potential in graduates

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

There are five components to the Degree

• Specialization : - courses in the student’s specialist area
• Field Experience : - practice related to the area of specialism
• Independent Study : - reflective/action research
• General Education : - courses which all students will pursue. This includes a foreign language as well as communication and technology
• Electives : - students will be required to select two from a menu of courses.

The degree is offered both Full Time (FT) and Part Time (PT) in

• Early Childhood Education
• Primary Education
• Secondary Education
• Special Education
• Guidance and Counselling
• Literacy Studies

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should have EITHER

• Joint Board of Teacher Education (JBTE) Diploma or it equivalent with at least a B average (credit) OR
• JBTE Diploma or its equivalent (pass) with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Persons having additional Professional Certification may also apply.

The availability and cost of accommodation will vary by college. Applicants requiring this facility should check with their college of choice.

Application forms are available at the college listed above and at the