Curriculum Studies The University of the West Indies

Overview

At Curriculum Studies from The University of the West Indies participants build on and refine expertise in curriculum against the backdrop of theoretical foundations of curriculum, curriculum design and curriculum innovation and change.

You will discover:

• The dynamic and interesting nature of curriculum and instruction - from design to evaluation

• Your role as an instructional leader, as a change agent - why do some people resist change while others embrace it?

• Your creative imagination as you design effective learning opportunities for all ages e.g. through the integration of Universal Design with Differentiated Instruction

• Your technical ability and dexterity as you effectively use technology to facilitate the design, delivery and management of face-to-face, online and blended/hybrid instruction

Students at Curriculum Studies from The University of the West Indies will:

• Advance their career as educators, whether in a primary, secondary or tertiary institution or a non-school setting

• Contribute at the national level e.g. at the Ministry of Education, TVET Council etc. as a Curriculum Officer/Specialist

• Contribute at the regional level e.g. at a testing and assessment organisation such as CXC as a Curriculum Specialist

• Continue to the Postgraduate programme