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 of which must be from professional educators or supervisors if you are a current teacher.
4. Police Record.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
The following represents the minimum entry requirements for admission to the Associate Degree in Teacher Education Programme.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR TEACHERS PURSUING THE EARLY CHILDHOOD & PRIMARY PROGRAMME:
A MINIMUM of FIVE (5) CSEC subjects at General Proficiency Grades I, II or III; OR FIVE (5) GCE Ordinary level passes OR the equivalent. These subjects should include:
- English A
- Mathematics
- Social Studies or History or Geography
- Science – Integrated Science or Human & Social Biology or Agricultural Science or Pure Science.
- One (1) additional subject
ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR TEACHERS PURSUING THE SECONDARY PROGRAMME:
A MINIMUM of FIVE (5) CSEC subjects at General Proficiency Grades I, II, or III, OR the equivalent GCE Ordinary level passes, including English Language.
In addition, specific entry requirements for specialisation in the various subject areas will be:
- CAPE (2 Units) or GCE Advanced level passes, or an Associate Degree in the specialist subject (Major)
- At least a Grade 1 pass at the CSEC level or the equivalent in the specialist subject (Minor)
ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR TEACHERS PURSUING THE TVET PROGRAMME:
A MINIMUM of FIVE (5) CSEC subjects at General Proficiency Grades I, II, or III, OR the equivalent GCE Ordinary level passes, including English Language, Mathematics AND at least one TVET subject related to the programme to be pursued (e.g., Industrial Arts or Home Economics).
Candidates for Mature Entry
Candidates over the age of 30 years seeking admission into the programme and who do not have the academic qualifications but who have completed at least 5 years of teaching in one or more recognized schools must establish clear evidence of their competence in the field.
Submission of a portfolio which documents competence/accomplishments in the following ways
- Representative sample of work (where applicable) over the three-year period
- A written 500 word account of life history and a vision of their role in education.
- Documentation to substantiate certificates/awards obtained in the informal setting, e.g., on-the-job courses.
- Recommendations from professional educator(s) and person(s) who have supervised him/her in his/her area of competence.
Division of Teacher Education Fees
Year One Semester One
Registration Fee $430 EC
UWI Exam Fees $300.00 EC
Year One Semester Two
Registration Fee $395 EC
UWI Exam Fees $300.00 EC
Year One Summer Semester
Registration Fee $395 EC
TED Summer Class $163 EC
Year Two Semester One
Registration Fee $395EC
UWI Exam Fees $300.00 EC
Year Two Semester Two
Registration Fee $395 EC
UWI Exam Fees $300.00 EC