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Applications are invited for admission to the B.Ed. Literacy
Studies Online programme to be offered by The University
of the West Indies (UWI). This is a self-financed programme offered
by part-time study and normally should be completed over four
semesters and three summers, commencing June 2007.
Instructional delivery includes internet, face-to-face, and distance
modalities. Applicants should have access to internet facilities.
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Teachers with a Literacy Studies degree are able to help students
at ALL levels of schooling become strategic readers and critical
thinkers, thus enhancing comprehension of ALL kinds of texts.
This should improve overall performance and the possibilities
for lifelong learning.
MATRICULATION
REQUIREMENTS
• Applicants should normally have a three-year trained Teachers’
Diploma in Literacy Studies, Primary Education or equivalent.
Other candidates may be considered subject to professional assessment.
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST (ELPT)
All applicants to the Mona Campus of The University of the West
Indies who have not achieved a Grade 1 in English (English A)
in CXC (CSEC), a Grade A in GCE O’level English Language,
A Grade 1 & 2 in CAPE Communication Studies or a Grade A in
GCE General Paper, are required to take the English Language Proficiency
Test. The test registration form and an application fee of $1500
should be submitted with the application for entry to the University.
The date of the test is March 9, 2007
APPLICATION
FORMS/FEES
• Application forms are available from the Admissions office
at Mona.
• Applicants are required to pay an application processing
fee of JA$450.00 at any branch of the National
Commercial Bank and submit the voucher along with the completed
application form.
• The following original documents MUST be submitted with
the application:
- Birth Certificate, Academic Certificates/Grade Slips (accepted
only in cases where the certificates are not yet available), Professional
Certificates, Diplomas if applicable, Marriage Certificate/Deed
Poll (whichever is applicable) if present name is different from
that on documents.
APPLICATION
DEADLINE
• Application Deadline: February 23, 2007.
For
further information contact: The Department of Educational Studies
Tel: 927-2130, 935-8505-9
Email: nadine.valentine@uwimona.edu.jm
http://www.mona.uwi.edu/des
