Postgraduate in Teaching & Learning
Overview
The programme is designed to produce graduates who are able to:
• apply pedagogical theories and concepts to design, implement,
and evaluate teaching and learning, to achieve curricula
outcomes at their level of practice.
• conduct research to identify and address issues impacting the
learning environment; and be respectful of evidence and
reasoning when making judgements about students,
programmes, and schools
• apply emotional awareness, diagnostic and creative skills in
addressing issues impacting the learning environment
• understand the importance of, and engage in, metacognition
and critical reflection to continually improve practice.
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To develop a cadre of teachers who are able to work independently and as part of a team to create, administer, and evaluate learning experiences for students so that they can:
• Investigate, analyse, and think critically
• Question assumptions and make informed judgements
• Evaluate solutions and solve problems
• Apply learning and tackle new work confidently
• Work independently and also in a team
• Take account of the views of others
• Appreciate Jamaican culture and take pride in the Jamaican
identity while understanding Jamaica as part of a global
community
- At least an accredited or UCJ approved
bachelor’s degree. - A minimum 2.0 GPA.
Course Code | Courses | Credit | Hours |
Semester 1 | |||
HFEC5100 | Foundations of Education in the Caribbean | 3 | 45 |
HCLE5100 | Creating and Implementing Learning Experiences for the 21st Century learner 1 | 3 | 45 |
HRCP5100 | Research for Informing Classroom Practice | 3 | 45 |
HSRA5100 | Stress Reducing Activity I – compulsory, non-credit | 0 |
|
| TOTAL | 9 | 135 |
Semester 2 | |||
HCAP5200 | Classroom Assessment I –Performance Testing | 3 | 45 |
HTML5200 | Creating and Implementing Learning Experiences for the 21st Century learner II: Technology-mediated learning | 3 | 45 |
HSRA5200 | Stress Reducing Activity II – compulsory, non-credit | 0 |
|
| TOTAL | 6 | 90 |
Semester 3 | |||
HMLE5200 | Managing the Learning Environment | 3 | 45 |
HCRO5200 | Teaching Practice I – Classroom Observation (15 hours – observing and reporting on the experience) | 1 | 15 |
HCAW5300 | Classroom Assessment II – Traditional Assessment | 3 | 45 |
HTES5300 | Theories and Skills for Effective Supervision of Pre and In-Service Teachers | 3 | 45 |
HSRA5300 | Stress Reducing Activity III– compulsory, non-credit | 0 |
|
| TOTAL | 10 | 150 |
Semester 4 | |||
HCDD5400 | Curriculum Design and Development | 3 | 45 |
HTPF5400 | Teaching Practice II: Field Experience 135 hours | 3 | 135 |
| TOTAL | 6 | 180 |
| Total Credits | 31 | 555 |
Main Campus
- 137 Mountain View Ave.
- Kingston 3, Jamaica
- (876) 928-5070
- info@ecc.edu.jm
Eureka Road Campus
- 14 Eureka Road
- Kingston 5, Jamaica
- (876) 928-5070
- ogs@ecc.edu.jm
Excelsior Community College is a registered institution with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information (MoEYI) in Jamaica, and the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ), the local accreditation body.
Excelsior Community College obtained Candidacy for Institutional Accreditation in March 2019 from the UCJ. As such, our Masters’ Degree programmes curricula are developed in alignment with the UCJ’s and recognized industries occupational standards. Additionally, our programmes are aligned to the Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (J-TEC), the National Qualifications Framework of Jamaica (NQF-J) and certifications are to be offered by the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ).
