The Associate of Arts in Primary Education is a two year programme designed for the candidate planning to work in an education service role. Courses are built on a 2+2 model which provides a continued pathway for qualified candidates wishing to earn a four year Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Courses are designed to connect educational theory with authentic practice in the classroom offering the candidate experiences in managing the classroom, arranging for learning, and assisting the classroom teacher. Technology and methods for effective use in the classroom will be integrated into all education courses and experiences.
Programme Objectives
Programme Objectives for the Associate of Arts in Literary Studies:
The Associate of Arts in Primary Education Programme prepares confident and quali- fied graduates capable of:
Positive classroom management
Arranging for learning
Implementing lesson plans
Assisting learning in small group settings
Assisting individual learning
Ensuring student progress
Assisting the classroom teacher
Using technology to enhance learning
Programme Length
For full-time students, the programme duration is two years or 4 semesters and two summer sessions.
Programme Entry Requirements
Completion of all courses as outlined in the Year 1 programme requirements;
A minimum GPA of 3.0 at completion of Year 1 (30 credits) required courses;
Minimum grade of a “B” in English 101 and 102 and MAT 105;
A personal statement;
2 Letters of Recommendation;
A minimum age of 17 years at time of entry into the programme; and
All Education majors are required to maintain a minimum grade of “B” in all Education courses in order to graduate or continue enrolment in any of the Education Programmes.
Programme Requirements
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE NAME
CREDIT HOURS
EDU 110
Introduction to Teaching and Learning
3 Credits
COL 101
College and Employability Skills
3 Credits
ENG 101
College Composition I
3 Credits
ENG 102
College Composition II
3 Credits
SPA 101
Introduction to Spanish I
4 Credits
MAT 105
College Algebra
3 Credits
MAT 111
Introduction to Statistics
3 Credits
PSY 101
Introduction to Psychology
3 Credits
HIS 120 or
HIS 132
Cayman Society
Caribbean History
3 Credits or
3 Credits
EDU 220
Introduction to Child Development
3 Credits
EDU 251
Prin/Mthd/Prac/Tch Early Literacy
3 Credits
EDU 252
Prin/Mthd/Prac/Tch Primary Maths
3 Credits
EDU 260
Integrating Technology in the classroom
3 Credits
EDU 235
Teaching Exceptional Children
3 Credits
EDU 249
Children's Literature
3 Credits
EDU 240
Methods of Inclusion
3 Credits
COM 110
Computer Applications in Business
3 Credits
SCIENCES
6-8 Credits
HUMANITIES
3 Credits
ELECTIVES
0 Credits
MINIMUM REQUIRED:
63 CREDITS
Science Requirements
Two semesters of science chosen from Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science
Electives
These courses should be chosen in consultation with the advisor.
The following sequence is suggested for all full-time Primary Education (AA) students. If this recommended sequence is not followed, the student is not guaranteed to graduate on time.
