- Institution : Villa College
- Course Category: Teaching
- 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 from relevant subjects (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
- 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:
Developmental Psychology
Curriculum, Assessment and Innovative Practices
English Language for Teachers
Natural Resources, Ecosystem and Environment
Cells, Development and Genetics
Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry
Introduction to Organic Chemistry
Introduction to Physical Chemistry
Teaching Practicum 1
Year 2 Units:
Educational Psychology
Educational Sociology
ICT Skills for Teaching & Learning
Teaching and Learning Chemistry I
Teaching and Learning Biology I
Plant Development and Function
Biochemical Molecules and Biological Processes
Further Organic Chemistry
Teaching Practicum 2
Exit with Advanced Diploma of Teaching in Chemistry and Biology
Year 3 Units:
Inclusivity in Education
Teaching and Learning Chemistry II
Teaching and Learning Biology II
Biodiversity, Conservation and Gene Technology
Microbiology Immunology and Infection
Atmospheric and Sustainable Chemistry
Synthetic and Analytical Chemistry
Teaching Practicum 3
Course Fee
MVR 3,950 per month x 36 months
(MVR 2,508 per month under the government free first degree scheme)
Course Description
This programme provides content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge to teach various topics in chemistry and biology in secondary and higher secondary schools; this will include the discussion of concepts, appropriate learning theories, the use of approaches and strategies, and the use of appropriate media for teaching, such as the use of manipulative techniques, teaching aids, information technology and games. Techniques to develop higher order thinking and communication skills are embedded in the programme. Additionally, this programme promotes a reflective model of teaching that pays attention to student diversity
