General Requirements
Applicants applying to the Division of Teacher Education must submit the following documents below.
1. 500 words essay entitled, “Why I would like to become a train teacher” concluding with a teacher education philosophy.
2. Certified copies of certificates and awards obtained in the informal sector (eg. on the job training/ courses).
3. Two letters of recommendation, one...Read More
COURSE CODE: JBTE/ECCD 101
COURSE TITLE: Child Development: Birth through Eight-Years-Old
YEAR: 1
SEMESTER: 1
CREDITS: 3
DURATION: 45 hours
PRE-REQUISITE: College Matriculation
INTRODUCTION
Developmentally appropriate practice in the socialization and education of young children derive from principles of child growth and development that are firmly grounded in theoretical...Read More
The secondary programme (Regular) include the following areas of specialization:
Business Studies
English Language
Social Studies
Foreign Languages
Science
Geography
History
Mathematics
The General courses are:
English for Communications 1 &2
Psychology ( 2 courses)
Principles of assessment for secondary teachers
Reading and writing across the curriculum
Techniques in...Read More
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
In the modern education climate, more and more of the responsibility for planning instructional programmes is being placed on the schools and the teachers. This is because emphasis is focused on the individual learners and their specific needs.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to:
raise awareness of curriculum issues related to language and literacy in...Read More
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
The Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) is an In – Service programme for secondary teachers who possess a first degree but have not been exposed to any professional training in teaching. The major emphasis in the programme is to help teachers, through exposure to a range of relevant experiences and processes, to function with a high...Read More
CAPE Associate Degree
To qualify for the CAPE Associate Degree, at least eight units must be successfully completed (with passes at grades I to V), including both General Education (Compulsory) courses—Integrated Mathematics, Communication Studies and Caribbean Studies. Units for the Associate Degree are typically acquired over a three year period but may be acquired over a maximum...Read More
OVERVIEW
The Division of Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) provides learning opportunities for adult learners, including those who do not meet the minimum qualification for entry into CFBC. It offers a range of programmes designed to meet the needs of individuals who wish to improve their qualifications, update their skills, improve themselves, or retrain...Read More
COURSE TITLE: JBTE/COM100: English and Communications I
CREDITS: 3
DURATION: 45 Hours
PREREQUISITES: CXC English A, General Proficiency, Grades I, II or III
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course aims to enhance students’ information gathering and processing skills. It focuses on both the reading and listening skills required for basic research, effective comprehension and
assimilation and...Read More
PROGRAMME
COURSE CODE: JBTE/EDSF 101/201
COURSE TITLE: Introduction to the Social and Cultural Foundations of Education
YEAR: 1
SEMESTER: 1
CREDITS: 3
DURATION: 45 hours
PRE-REQUISITES: Programme Matriculation
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This introductory course examines philosophical, historical, social and cultural perspectives that impact educational policies and practices. The...Read More
