ERDISTON TEACHERS’ TRAINING COLLEGE

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION – SECONDARY (PGDES)

Criteria/Requirements for Admission from academic year 2025

Participants must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in the specialisation for which they apply.

• Participants must teach in the specialisation for the full duration of the programme. During the in-service training period, the teacher must be timetabled for at least 12 periods in the area of specialisation.                                  
• Applicants must, at the time of their application, arrange for the submission of official transcripts of their university record to Erdiston Teachers’ Training College. (transcriptspgdes@ettc.edu.bb). Transcripts should be sent from the granting institution to Erdiston Teachers’ Training College by mail or email. Transcripts will not be accepted directly from applicants. Transcripts should reach the College no later than 10 April 2025.                            
• Each application must be accompanied by the required application processing fee ($50.00) which is non- refundable. Applications will not be considered unless the application fee has been paid.                                           

  Programme Description

  The Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) programme, is an In-Service programme for teachers at secondary schools who possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in the subject specialisation. 

   

  This programme prepares participants to teach effectively in the classroom through exposure to a range of relevant theories, experiences, processes and methodologies.  Equal emphasis will be placed on helping the teacher to develop as a discerning professional who recognises the importance of reflective practice, problem solving approaches, life-long and life-wide learning as well as continuous professional development. Integration of theory and practice will be emphasised in this programme. Attention will be paid to the teaching/learning challenges evident in the national educational system and an action research project will be conducted.

   

  The following principles also undergird the programme:

   

• Emphasis on a diagnostic and individualised approach to teacher preparation;                                                            
• Attention to the social conditions of schooling and emerging developments, globally and regionally, which are likely to influence the teachers' performance in the classroom.
                                      

  Learning Outcomes

  This programme helps participants:

    

• demonstrate an understanding of critical philosophical, sociological and psychological factors which affect the learning and development of children and adolescents;                                                                                 
• develop pedagogical skills needed to be effective subject teachers                                                                   
• use a variety of learner-centred instructional approaches which promote conceptual understanding and critical thinking and develop social skills on the part of students;                                                                             
• develop the skills necessary for interpreting research data and conducting action research;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
• design instructional programmes relevant to the instructional needs of individuals;                                                                                                                                                                                                        
• integrate technologies in teaching at the secondary level;                                                                             
• develop the skills necessary for conducting formative and summative assessments in classroom settings;                                                                                                                                                                                  
• develop a reflective and reflexive attitude to teaching and to their own learning, as evidenced by a predisposition to constructive self-analysis and openness to feedback from peers and supervisors.                                                         

Programme Structure

Participants will complete the courses outlined below.

Invitation to apply to the programme

This programme is offered to graduate teachers at the secondary level who teach Art and Craft, Business Studies/Information Technology, English, Geography/History/Social Studies, Home Economics, Clothing and Textiles, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music, Physical Education, Religious Education, and Science.

Applicants must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.  Participants must have secured a place at a secondary school and be timetabled for at least 12 periods a week in the area in which they wish to be trained.

Documents to be uploaded to support the application

• Birth certificate (certified)
• Marriage certificate (certified)
• Degrees/Certificates/Diplomas (certified)
• Passport photo
• Medical certificate verifying the applicant’s ability to pursue the programme
• Proof of citizenship

You will be required to bring the original documents to the College for verification