The B. Ed. in Early Childhood Programme prepares persons to become teachers at the Early Childhood level of the education system. This programme prepares an individual to teach Infants to Grade 2.
The B. Ed. in Early Childhood Programme is offered in two modalities – full-time and part-time.
The full-time programme is completed over a four year period; while the part-time programme is completed over a five year period.
Duration and Programme Modality
The B. ED in Primary education is offered in two modalities – full-time and part-time
- The full-time programme is normally completed over a four-year period, between the hours of 8:00am- 4:30pm daily.
- The part-time programme is normally completed over a five-year period, between the hours of 4:30pm to 8:30pm daily.
Programme Structure
The B. Ed. programme has two parts:
- Part 1 includes years 1 and 2, and normally delivers the foundation courses; primarily teaching content.
- Part 2 (years 3 and 4 and 5) focuses especially on professional attitudes and competences.
Programme Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements – Five CSEC/GCE/SSC
Mathematics
English Language
Social Science Subject
Natural Science Subject and
any other academic subject (except Electronic Document Preparation and Management (EDPM)
CSEC General – Grades 1, 2 & 3*
- GCE – Grades A, B or C
- SSC – Grades 4 & 5
- NCTVET* – Levels 2 and 3
* CXC/CSEC subjects grades 1 to 3 (from 1998)
*Early Childhood NCTVET can be used as an additional subject
N.B. Please see Admissions for alternative/additional entry requirement options.
Documents Required
- Completed Application Form
- Application Fee
- Birth Certificate
- CSEC/GCE/SSC Academic Certificate(s)
- 2 References (written with stamp or seal on a Letterhead)
- 1 Passport Size Photograph
- Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
- Deed Poll (if applicable)
N.B. Original and copies of documents must be presented at the submission of the application
| Code | Course | Credits |
| ED100ECB | Historical & Philosophical Perspectives in Caribbe | 4 |
| ED100PCB | Practicum 1 | 1 |
| ED101ECB | Strategies in EC Pedagogy 1 | 2 |
| ED101GEB | Introduction to Information and Communication Techn | 3 |
| ED101PCB | The Emerging Professional | 3 |
| ED110PCB | Child Growth & Development 1 | 3 |
| ED111PCB | Child Growth & Development 2 | 3 |
| ED200PCB | Practicum 2 | 2 |
| ED201PCB | Curriculum for Infants & Toddlers (0-3 yrs) | 2 |
| ED202ECB | Guiding Young Children’s Behaviour | 3 |
| ED203PCB | Educational Technology | 4 |
| ED211ECB | Strategies in EC Pedagogy 2 | 3 |
| ED211PCB | Curriculum for Pre-Schoolers (3-5year) | 3 |
| ED300ECB | Assessment in ECE | 3 |
| ED300PCB | Practicum 3 | 3 |
| ED302PCB | Special Needs in Education | 2 |
| ED303PCB | Introduction to Educational Research | 3 |
| ED312PCB | Curriculum for Lower Primary Grades (6-8 years) | 3 |
| ED400ECB | School, Family & Community Relations | 3 |
| ED400PCB | Practicum 4 | 9 |
| ED401ECB | Leadership & Administration in EC | 3 |
| ED402PCB | Research Applied: Theory into Practice | 2 |
| GC100GEB | Personal and Character Development | 2 |
| LA010GEB | Foundation of Grammar | 0 |
| LA101GEB | Communication Skills 1 | 4 |
| LA112GEB | Information Literacy | 2 |
| LA201GEB | Introduction to Literacy Development | 3 |
| LA202GEB | Communication Skills 2 | 4 |
| LA302ECB | Language & Literacy in the Early Years | 3 |
| LA321ECB | Advanced Studies in Literacy 1 | 3 |
| LA322PRB | Advanced Studies in Literacy 2 | 3 |
| LA400ECB | Introduction to Children’s Literature | 3 |
| ML100GEB | Functional Spanish | 3 |
| MT101ECB | Mathematics in EC 1 | 3 |
| MT111ECB | Mathematics in EC 2 | 3 |
| MT101PRB | Number Concept 1 | 2 |
| MT111PRB | Number Concept 2 | 2 |
| MT211PRB | Algebra & Problem Solving in the Primary Classroom | 3 |
| MT301ECB | Teaching Young Children Mathematics | 3 |
| Teaching Mathematics Through Play | 2 | |
| MU100ECB | Music for Early Childhood | 4 |
| PE200ECB | Movement for Early Childhood | 4 |
| RE300ECB | Moral Education & Spirituality in Early Childhood | 3 |
| SC101ECB | Science for E. C. Teachers 1 | 3 |
| SC211ECB | Science for E.C. Teachers 2 | 3 |
| SC200GEB | Health and Family Life Education | 3 |
| SS101ECB | Foundation of Social Studies 1 | 3 |
| SS111ECB | Foundation of Social Studies 2 | 3 |
| SS300GEB | Introduction to Environmental Studies & SD | 2 |
| SS301GEB | Citizenship Education | 3 |
| VA200ECB | Creating & Teaching Visual Arts | 4 |
| Total Credits | 150 |