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Introduction
The Caribbean is experiencing an increase in interest and growth in the development and delivery of online and distance educational programmes at the tertiary level. The Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies (TLET) programme is focused on the distinctiveness of the Caribbean region and is designed around needs particular to the region such as – human resource, geographical factors and technology dynamics.
The Doctor of Education in Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies (EdD TLET) addresses advanced professional knowledge and skills associated with the expertise in instructional support roles such as an Online/Distance Learning Instructional Specialist or job positions that manage the development and delivery of online and/or technology-enabled programmes.
Applicants for the 2021/2022 application period are being accepted for the following concentrations:
(1) Teaching and Learning (T&L)
(2) Curriculum Quality (CQ).
More information about these concentrations can be accessed at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M9doyOPm_RRmWAhgj2Epa02o7_gNqTEab79j_6bdCPE/edit?usp=sharing
TLET is delivered fully online, integrating a substantive experiential online practice-based laboratory, which measures achievement of competency through practitioner-oriented activities. The practitioner focus of this programme ensures development of knowledge, skills and competency in one of the emerging career fields in the region.
The minimum period for completion of this programme is 48 months.
The Application Process
The application process for the TLET programme include the following steps:
- Completion of the online application is required by 11 July, 2021, including submission of all required documents prior to close of the application period
- Completed applications are reviewed by the Graduate Admissions Committee and eligibility is determined.
- Eligible applicants will be invited for an interview.
- After the interview, successful candidates will be sent an offer of acceptance into the programme.
- When an offer is made to an applicant, the applicant MUST accept the offer to be eligible for admission into the programme.
- All admitted students must complete the pre-requisite course, OOL6100 Graduate Introduction to Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies, prior to registration. This is a self-paced course. OOL6100 will open 1 July 2021 (see details below under Academic Preparation).
Who is this programme for?
The Doctor of Education in Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies (EdD TLET) is geared towards preparing individuals serving in leadership or consultative positions in educational institutions currently offering or planning to offer online or distance programmes in roles such as Online/Distance Learning (ODL) instructional specialists, Directors of e-Learning, or Managers of ODL faculty development. A concentration is selected to support specific research interests.
If you have questions whether this programme might be for you, please send your inquiry to graduate@open.uwi.edu – a member of the Admissions Team will respond to your questions.
Programme Structure
The Doctor of Education in Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies (EdD TLET) is designed as a 72-credit programme. This programme supports areas of concentration that guide a student’s doctoral research project.
The EdD TLET programme is comprised of the following courses:
Six (6) 3-credit Core Courses (18 credits) and their associated 1-credit Practical Laboratory Courses (6 credits)
Four (4) 3-credit Advanced Topic Courses (12 credits) and their associated 1-credit Practical Laboratory Courses (4 credits)
Two (2) 3-credit Research Specialisation Courses (6 credits) and their associated 1-credit Practical Laboratory Courses (2 credits)
Three (3) 3-credit Research Methods Courses (9 credits) and their associated 1-credit Practical Laboratory Courses (3 credits)
Four (4) 3-credit Research Course Rooms (12 credits) for completion of the dissertation research project
Programme completion in the minimum timeframe (48 months) is based on the prescribed course schedule of study for a cohort. Enrolment in this programme limits registration to no more than two courses and their associated practical laboratories in Semester 1 and Semester 2 (8 credits each semester), and one course and its associated practical laboratory in the Summer session (4 credits). All coursework, including concentrations and advanced topics, must be completed prior to conducting research. Successful completion of approved original dissertation research is required for completion of the programme.
All courses in this programme will use 100% continuous assessment. There will be no final examinations, however a comprehensive assessment of the ePortfolio produced in the Practical Laboratory courses is conducted to determine achievement of programmatic outcomes. Both formative assessments aimed at improving the learning process as it occurs, and summative assessments aimed at measuring mastery of learning objectives, will be employed within each course. Each course will integrate a co-requisite practical laboratory that requires demonstration of pedagogical and technical skills associated with the course topics.
When will the programme start?
The next start date for those admitted to this programme begins August 2021.
Entry Requirements
To qualify for the EdD programme, prospective students must possess the following:
- The general prerequisite for entry into the programme will be a Taught Master’s degree in an appropriate field related to technology or education from The UWI or another approved University, having achieved at least a B+ average or its equivalent, with the following discipline preferences:
- Teaching and Learning concentration: an academic discipline related to teaching and learning or education
- Curriculum Quality concentration: an academic discipline related to curriculum and instruction or curriculum/instructional design
- Two or more years of work experience in a teaching environment
- One year of work experience using online technologies in an educational setting; or two years’ experience as an online student.
Applicants not fully meeting academic credential requirements but deemed potentially suited for the degree will be required to complete pre-requisite courses as determined by the academic team.
Holders of the MEd TLET from the University of the West Indies may apply for transition into this programme as per the Board for Graduate Studies and Research Regulations. Holders of the MEd TLET may be granted direct entry into the EdD TLET if they have achieved an overall grade of B+ or better in the MEd programme.
Academic Preparation
After candidates have accepted their offer, they will receive information via email from the Open Campus Registry - Recruitment, Admissions and Registration with directions on accessing the compulsory introductory course.
All admitted candidates must successfully complete the pre-requisite course, OOL6100 Graduate Introduction to Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies.
Admitted students will be granted access to OOL6100 beginning 1 July 2021.
OOL6100 is a two-part course. Part 1 introduces students to a self-paced orientation and assessment of technology tools (TechQuest 2) used in the delivery of the programme, and Part 2, covers the programme objectives and expectations of graduate learners.
All admitted students are required to successfully complete OOL6100 (both parts).
