- Institution : Villa College
- Course Category: Primary and Inclusive Education
- Intake: January / May / September
- Duration: 3 years
- Language: English
- MQA Level: 7
- Delivery Medium: Face-to-Face
- Awarding Body: Villa College
Entry Requirement
- General Entry
- 2 passes in A Level/HSC (At GCE A/L, a pass is considered E and above. HSSC pass is considered C and above.) OR
- Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field OR
- Attainment of a Level 4 Foundation Study Program approved for the specific Diploma program.
- Alternative Entry
- 20 years old, completion of a Level 4 qualification (unrelated), and successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program. OR
- 20 years old, completion of secondary school, 2 years of relevant work experience, and successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program
Course Modules
Year 1 Units:
English for Primary Teaching
Principles and Practices of Science Education
Mathematics Education I
Educational Psychology
Assessment and Evaluation in Primary
Introduction to Art and Craft
Maldivian Language and Culture in Time
Teaching Practicum I
Diploma in Primary Teaching will be awarded after the completion of the first year
Year 2 Units:
Introduction to SEN and Disabilities
Inclusive Education: Theories, Policies and Models
Curriculum and Pedagogy for Inclusive Education
English I
Algebra, Function and Statistics
Teaching and Learning Strategies
ICT Skills for Teaching and Learning
Process and Pedagogy for Reading and Text Construction
Advanced Diploma in Primary Teaching will be awarded after the completion of the second year
Year 3 Units:
Early Intervention and Behaviour Management
Curriculum Adaptations: Sensory and Physical Disabilities
Curriculum Adaptations: Additional Learning Needs
Curriculum Adaptations: Developmental Disabilities
Mathematics Education II
Co-teaching and Collaboration: Building Partnerships for Inclusive Education
Integrated Science
Teaching Practicum II
Course Fee
MVR 3,750 per month x 36 months
(MVR 2,308 per month under the government free first degree scheme)
Course Description
This programme is focused on providing educational practitioners with the knowledge and skills required to create inclusive learning environments guided by the national and international laws and policies in education for differently-abled students at primary level. This programme will also provide the participants with practical skills in designing instructional plans, assessment and evaluation for students who are differently-abled along with the basic competencies of a primary teacher.
