The B.Ed. in Primary Programme prepares individuals to become teachers at the primary level of the education system. This programme specifically focuses on teaching students from Grade 3 to Grade 6, and also exposes students to content and methodology applicable to teaching Grades 1 to 6.

 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
  • The part-time programme is normally 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 8:00 am- 4:30 pm daily.
  • The part-time programme is normally completed over a five-year period, between the hours of 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm 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 competencies.

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

CXC/CSEC subjects grades 1 to 3 (from 1998)

N.B. Please see Admissions for alternative/additional entry requirement options.

Documents Required 

  1. Completed Application Form
  2. Application Fee
  3. Birth Certificate
  4. CSEC/GCE/SSC Academic Certificate(s)
  5. 2 References (written with stamp or seal on a Letterhead)
  6. 1 Passport Size Photograph
  7. Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
  8. Deed Poll (if applicable)

N.B. Original and copies of documents must be presented at the submission of the application

CodeCourseCredits
DR100PRIntroduction to Drama4
ED100PCBPracticum 11
ED101GEBIntroduction to Information and Communication Techn0
ED101PCBThe Emerging Professional3
ED102PCBChild & Adolescent Development3
ED200PCBPracticum 22
ED202PCBStrategies of Teaching & Learning3
ED203PCBEducational Technology4
ED212PCBClassroom Management3
ED300PCBPracticum 33
ED301PCBAssessment In Education3
ED302PRBPrinciples of Primary Teaching3
ED303PCBIntroduction to Educational Research3
ED304PCBSpecial Needs in Education2
ED322PCBIntroduction to Multi-grade Classroom Teaching3
ED400PCBPracticum 49
ED401PCBPhilosophy of Education3
ED402PCBResearch Applied: Theory into Practice2
GC100GEBPersonal and Character Development2
LA010GEBFoundation of Grammar0
LA101GEBCommunication Skills 14
LA112GEBInformation Literacy2
LA200PRBTeaching L A in Primary 13
LA201GEBIntroduction to Literacy Development3
LA202GEBCommunication Skills 24
LA211PRBTeaching LA in Primary 23
LA300PRBAddressing Children’s Literacy Development3
LA301PRBIntroduction to Writing3
LA400PRBIntroduction to Children’s Literature3
ML100GEBFunctional Spanish3
MT101PRBNumber Concept 12
MT111PRBNumber Concept 22
MT201PRBGeometry & Measurement3
MT211PRBAlgebra & Problem Solving in the Primary Classroom3
MT300PRBTeaching Mathematics at the Primary Level3
 Statistics & Probability for Primary3
MT321PRBMathematics Connections 13
 STEM in the Mathematics Classroom2
MU200PRBMusic in the Primary Classroom3
PE200PRBMovement Education3
RE100PRBCaribbean Religious Experience3
SC101PRBScience for the Primary Teacher 13
SC200GEBHealth and Family Life Education3
SC211PRBScience for the Primary Teacher 24
SC312PRBScience for the Primary Teacher 33
SS101PRBPlanet Earth4
SS111PRBHistory & Sociology of the Caribbean3
SS300GEBIntroduction to Environmental Studies & SD2
SS301GEBCitizenship Education3
VA200PRBCreating & Teaching Visual Arts3
 Concentration Subject 13
 Concentration Subject 23