Colbourne College
School of Education
School of Education
| ONE YEAR PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA FOR TEACHERS AND TRAINERS |
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CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA FOR TEACHERS AND TRAINERS |
| University of Cambridge International Examinations Professional Teacher Certifications |
| The Aim of the Diploma is to enable the Candidates to develop and demonstrate skills, knowledge and understanding in: Design planning and preparing appropriate learning programmes and sessions. Practice facilities active learning and learner involvement. Assessment assessing learners’ progress and achievement. Evaluation improving teaching and learning. International Dimension The Diploma has been developed specifically for international education and training environments and is based on recognized good practice. The performance standards embodied in the Diploma are valued in countries around the world. The syllabus and assignments provide a framework through which candidates in any country can be reliably assessed. Method of assessments Assessment is by assignment, one for each key stage of the teaching cycle, i.e. one for each module. These assignments are practical, based on day-to-day professional work. Students will also be observed as a part of the practicum. This is conducted by an experienced senior teacher who will confirm that performance observed meets the requirements of the syllabus. Evidence will also include feedback from the learners. In preparation for the diploma candidates will be required to carry out the activities required in the assignments by application to real world settings, e.g. the practice learning program. The assignments are intended both to contribute to and to be informed by teaching practice. Externally assessed by CIE Assignments must be submitted to CIE for external assessment. Results and Certifications Pass and Distinction grades will be awarded for successful performance in each module according to the following Grading Themes, which are set out in the syllabus. To achieve the full Diploma, and Certification, candidates must successfully complete all four modules. The full Diploma is also graded Pass or Distinction. For the award of Distinction candidates must achieve at least three Distinctions out of the four modules of the Diploma. The Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers is currently operated at the standards outlined by the University of Cambridge International Examinations. Specifications of the Joint Board and the Ministry of Education’s for Teacher Training in Jamaicais observed to localise the context. |
CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA FOR TEACHERS AND TRAINERS |
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