Join the World’s Most Important Profession: Begin Your Path Towards Becoming a Teacher!

One child at a time, educators drive the most important and positive changes in society. Through a range of rich and relevant content, and practical learning experiences, this programme prepares students to become professional primary school teachers in Trinidad and Tobago.   Teacher trainees at UWI-ROYTEC develop the skills and dispositions that prepare them to become expert and compassionate primary school teachers who prepare children for the 21st Century.

This programme of study is recognised by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT) and is approved by the Curriculum Division of the Ministry of Education.

Objectives and Career Paths

The B.Ed. for Primary School Teachers develops teachers who are reflective practitioners who practice an inclusive approach to teaching that recognises the diversity of children in the classroom.   Students of this programme are culturally grounded in the Caribbean reality and inspired by the power of culture as an effective teaching and analytical tool.  Graduates may apply to the Teaching Service Commission to be registered as a primary school teacher.  Many private primary schools in Trinidad and Tobago recruit graduates of UWI-ROYTEC’s B.Ed. programme. 

Programme Structure

This programme is offered both on a full-time and part-time basis and is delivered through a combination of classroom lectures and Practicum sessions where trainees develop and practice their teaching technique in primary schools across Trinidad and Tobago. Following the recommended programme structure allows students to complete the B.Ed. programme as follows:

• Full-time and Part-time students -  Four (4) years

An Academic Year at UWI-ROYTEC is divided into three (3) academic terms

Courses

Entry Requirements

A minimum of five (5) CXC passes (General Proficiency), Grades I and II (Grade III accepted from June 1998 onwards) or five (5) GCE O' Level passes, Grades A, B and C or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics.

Candidates who have successfully completed Teachers’ College training from a recognized institution may apply to complete the UWI-ROYTEC B.Ed. Primary.

Applicants may also be considered on the basis of their work experience, training and educational background as deemed relevant by the UWI-ROYTEC Admissions Committee to be the equivalent of the above for the purpose of study, and may be subject to an interview.

LEARN HOW TO APPLY  

In the event that there is change to or cancellation of a programme before its scheduled start date, UWI-ROYTEC will as far as is reasonably possible, advise persons prior to the commencement of classes.