Course Description

Diploma in Teaching - Secondary Programme (Mathematics/Computer Studies)

Objectives: The Diploma in Secondary Teaching Programme aims to educate and train teachers of Mathematics and Computer Studies for the Secondary Schools in Jamaica. CASE offers the programme in collaboration with the Joint Board of Teacher Education (JBTE).

Career Options: It is expected that all candidates graduating from this programme will find employment in the secondary school system, thereby satisfying the strong demand for teachers in this specialised field. With the critical roles that computers and information technology now play in all facets of human society, this is undoubtedly a promising field in which to pursue a career.

Curriculum of the Diploma in Teaching - Secondary Programme

Year 1, Semester 1

Year 1, Semester 2                                                                                                                        

Course Name	Course Code	Course Number	Duration	Numbers of Credits
Psychology of Learning	ED	I40GE	45	3
Use of English 1	LA	140GE	45	3
Personal Development	PD	102P/S	15	1
Complementary Subject	RE	102S	45	3
Information Technology	CS	101	30	2
Programming	CS	102	30	2
Application Tools	CS	103	30	2
Measurement	MT	102S	90	6
Total 22

Year 2, Semester 1

Course Name	Course Code	Course Number	Duration	Numbers of Credits
Classroom & Behavior	ED	243GE	45	3
Curriculum Development	ED	240GE	45	3
Use of English 2	LA	240GE	45	3
Personal Development	PD	103 P/S	15	1
Information Technology ii	CS	201	30	2
Computer Programming ii	CS	202	30	2
Integrated Methods ii	CS	203	30	2
Mathematics Education	MT	1025	90	6
Total 22

Year 2, Semester 2

Course Name	Course Code	Course Number	Duration	Numbers of Credits
Classroom Testing & Management	ED	244GE	45	3
Professionalism	ED	340GE	30	2
Use of English ii	LA	240GE	45	3
Reading in the Content Area	LR	211GE	45	3
Personal Development	PD	104 P/S	15	1
Information Technology-ii	CS	201	30	2
Computer Programming-ii	CS	202	30	2
Geometry & Trigonometry	MT	204S	90	6
Total 22

 

Course Name	Course Code	Course Number	Course Length(hrs)	Numbers of Credits
Education & Society	ED	241GE	45	3
Technology in Education	ED	242GE	45	3
Research Methods	RS	312GE	45	3
Use of English iii	LA		45	3
Personal Development	PD	105 P/S	90	6
Calculus	MT	305S	45	3
Network & Data Communication	CS	301	45	3
Computer Facilities & Labs	CS	302	45	3
Trends & Issues in Computing	CS	303	45	3
Total 22

Year 3, Semester 2

Course Name	Course Code	Course Number	Course Length(hrs)	Numbers of Credits
Teaching Practice/Study	TP	340GE	400	27
Research Studies	RS	340GE
Grand Total Credits 146