The B.Ed. Early Grade Specialism Programme Course Structure

B. ED Early Grade Education (Kindergarten to Primary Three)

Bachelor of Education (B.ED) Early Grade Education

The Bachelor of Education (B.ED) Early Grade is a programme designed for trainees  who wish to sharpen their teaching competencies in the area of early childhood education

Programme Goals & Objectives

  • Develop a deep understanding of early childhood development.
  • Acquire pedagogical skills and effective teaching methodologies
  • Enhance professional development and reflective practice
  • Support holistic development and well-being.
  • Promote inclusive education and address diverse needs
Programme Target Group

The target group for the Bed Early Grade Education program offered by the college includes individuals who aspire to become early-grade teachers. This program is designed for individuals who have a passion for working with young children, specifically those in the age range of two to six years old.

The program is suitable for students who have completed their secondary education and wish to pursue a career in teaching at the early grade level. It is open to individuals who meet the entry requirements set by the colleges of education in Ghana, which may include a minimum grade point average, relevant subjects studied at the secondary level, and successful completion of an entrance examination or interview process.

Job Prospects

Courses to complete from Level 100 First Semester – Level 400 Second Semester

Course Synopsis from T-TEL Knowledge Hub.

YEAR ONE SEMESTER ONE
SNCourse CodeCourse TitleTPCDownload Course SynopsisOnline Trial Quiz
1TEEG 101Foundations of Education in Ghana223
2TEEG 103Inclusive School-Based Inquiry223
3TEEG 105Introduction to Language and Literacy223
4TEEG 107Introduction to Learning and Applying Number & Algebra223
5UGTE 101Introduction to Integrated Science I[1]223
6TEEG 109Foundations of Social Studies and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET)223
7TSTS 101STS: Beginning Teaching I063
Sub-total121821
YEAR ONE SEMESTER TWO
SNCourse CodeCourse Title1TPCDownload Course SynopsisOnline Trial Quiz
1TEEG 102Psychological Basis of Learning223
2UGTE 102Introduction to Information and Communication Technology223
3UGTE 104Communication Skills223
4TEEG 104Learning, Teaching and Applying Geometry and Handling Data223
5TEEG 106Introduction to Integrated Science II for Early Grade223
6UGTE 106Intersection of Physical Activity, Sports, Music and Dance223
7TSTS 102STS: Beginning Teaching II063
SUB-TOTAL 121821
CUMULATIVE TOTAL243642
YEAR TWO SEMESTER ONE
SNCourse CodeCourse TitleTPCDownload Course SynopsisOnline Trial Quiz
1TEEG 201Nature of Early Grade Education223
2TEEG 203Differentiated Planning and Learning for Early Grade223
3TEEG 205Teaching Speaking and Listening for Early Grade 223
4TEEG 207Principles and Rules of Writing a Ghanaian Language 223
5Introduction to English Language
6TEEG 209Theories in the Learning of Numeracy in the Early Grade223
7TEEG 211Introduction to Early Grade Science I223
8UGTE 201Ghanaian Identity, Culture and Arts223
9TSTS 201STS: Developing Teaching I063
SUB-TOTAL 142024
CUMULATIVE TOTAL385666
YEAR TWO SEMESTER TWO
SNCourse CodeCourse TitleTPCDownload Course SynopsisOnline Trial Quiz
1TEEG 202Multimedia Development and Use for Early Grade223
2TEEG 204Child Growth and Development223
3TEEG 208Structure of a Ghanaian Language 223
4Introduction to Literature in English
5TEEG 212Teaching and Assessing Numeracy I for Early Grade 223
6TEEG 214Early Grade Science II223
7TEEG 216Policy Document and Syllabus Analysis in Physical Education and Music for Early Grade223
8TSTS 202STS: Developing Teaching II0126
SUB-TOTAL 122424
CUMULATIVE TOTAL508090
YEAR THREE SEMESTER ONE
SNCourse CodeCourse TitleTPCDownload Course Synopsis Online Trial Quiz
1TEEG 301Child Health, Safety and Security 223
2TEEG 303Guidance and Counselling for Early Grade223
3TEEG 305Children’s Literature223
4TEEG 307Written Literature of a Ghanaian Language 223
5English Language Curriculum for Early Grade
6TEEG 309Teaching and Assessing Numeracy II for Early Grade 223
7TEEG 311Introduction to Early Grade Science III223
8TEEG 313Sports, PE, Music and Dance in Local and Global cultures223
9TSTS 301STS: Embedding Teaching I063
SUB-TOTAL 142024
CUMULATIVE TOTAL64100114
YEAR THREE SEMESTER TWO
SNCourse CodeCourse TitleTPCDownload Course SynopsisOnline Trial Quiz
1TEEG 302Differentiated Assessment for Early Grade 223
2TEEG 304Inquiry and Action Research for Early Grade223
3TEEG 306Teaching Early Grade Reading and Writing 223
4TEEG 306Literacy Across the Early Grade Curriculum223
5TEEG 308/TEEG 318Oral Literature of a Ghanaian Language 223
6English Language Classroom Organisation, Management and Assessment
7TSTS 302STS: Embedding Teaching II 0189
SUB-TOTAL 102824
CUMULATIVE TOTAL72126135
YEAR FOUR SEMESTER ONE
SNCourse CodeCourse TitleTPCDownload Course SynopsisOnline Trial Quiz
1TSTS 401STS: Extending Teaching (Internship)02412
2TEEG 401Portfolio Development063
3TEEG 403Action Research Project063
SUB-TOTAL 03618
CUMMULATIVE TOTAL72162153
YEAR FOUR SEMESTER TWO
SNCourse CodeCourse TitleTPCDownload Course Synopsis Online Trial Quiz
1TEEG 402Administration and Management of Early Grade 223
2TEEG 404Contemporary Issues in Early Grade Education223
3TEEG 406Translation Practice 223
4TSTS 402STS: Extending Teaching (Post-Internship)063
SUB-TOTAL 61212
CUMULATIVE TOTAL78174165
52 courses in all
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