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MA Teacher Education And Teacher Development

Programme Summary

The Master of Arts in Teacher Education and Teacher Development aims to help teacher educators and teacher leaders acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary to participate in the delivery of good teacher education and development. The programme is designed to improve the quality of teacher education and teacher development in Jamaica and the Caribbean through the preparation of educators who will have acquired the requisite pedagogical training, as well as the practical and theoretical knowledge to become high quality teacher educators and leaders. 

Entry Requirements
  • A first degree at or above the Lower Second Honours Level; or a grade point average equivalent to a B or above; and

  • A professional qualification in teaching such as a postgraduate diploma or certificate, or an approved equivalent. 

Equivalents

Applicants with a U.W.I. B. Ed. degree gained before the honours classifications were introduced (between 1970 -1985), must have a minimum of B grade average.  Applicants who graduated before 1970 must have a minimum of B in their research study.

Applicants with a Pass Degree will be considered only in exceptional cases where the candidate’s professional experience and performance suggest further intellectual development. Such special applications are subject to the approval of the Board for Graduate Studies.

 

Duration: Two Years

 

Modality & Class Times

M.Ed in Curriculum And Instruction is a face-to-face programme offered in the afternoons between the hours of 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Classes are held Mondays through Fridays for all programmes. 

Nb: This is also offered as an online programme with mandatory face-to-face summers. Please bear in mind that though the classes are offered online, some examinations are administered face-to-face. (Email medonline.soe@uwimona.edu.jm to seek information on courses fitting this criteria).

 

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OPTION A - TWELVE Taught Courses ONLY  - 36 Credits

ONE Additional Research Course from list below: 

EDRS6023: Introduction to Qualitative Research OR

EDRS6726: Quantitative Research Methods  OR    

EDRS6003: Mixed Methods Research in Education

 

Plus THREE other free electives  

OPTION B – NINE Taught Courses & a Research Project - 36 Credits

Core & Compulsory Research Courses:

EDAE6001: Adult Learning Methods and Teaching Strategies

EDTE6022: Inside Classrooms

EDTE6003: Theory and Practice of Teacher Education

EDTE6021: Supervising and Evaluating Pre- and In-Service Teachers

EDTE6023: Changing Cultures Changing Schools

EDTE6024: Teacher Leadership

EDRS6002: Research Methods 

ONE Additional Research Course from list below: 

EDRS6023: Introduction to Qualitative Research OR

EDRS6726: Quantitative Research Methods  OR    

EDRS6003: Mixed Methods Research in Education

Plus ONE other free elective  

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