- 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
- 2 passes in A Level/HSC (At GCE A/L, a pass is considered E and above. HSC pass is considered C and above) OR
- Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field OR
- Attainment of Level 4 Foundation Study Programme approved for the specific Diploma programme.
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
Year 2 Units:
Islamic Studies
Health and Physical 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
Mathematics Education II
Year 3 Units:
Integrated Science
Curriculum Studies and Classroom Practice
Educational Sociology
English II
Social Studies
Inclusivity in Education
Mathematics Education III
Teaching Practicum II
Course Fee
MVR 3,750 per month x 36 months
(MVR 2,308 per month under the government free degree scheme) scheme)
Course Description
The Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) programme aims to develop reflective primary teachers who are skilled in the key learning areas of the Maldives National Curriculum, and are motivated and capable of teaching the values and skills specified in the national primary curriculum. This programme prepares graduates to teach and implement the new national curriculum in primary grades. The main focus is on developing practitioners to provide value-based education combined with the enduring skills and competencies outlined in the national curriculum which are also in accordance with 21st-century skills. Paramount importance is given to widening graduates’ knowledge and skills in English, Mathematics and Science. The programme provides extensive professional experience opportunities through strong teaching workshop components.