Award in Perspectives on Dyslexia (DAAWD51)

DAAWD51 – This Level 4 Award in Perspectives on Dyslexia course provides a solid, theoretical and practical grounding for practitioners in a wide range of settings who work with learners with dyslexia. Studying these closely related units of the Award in Perspectives on Dyslexia will give you the opportunity to gain knowledge of the characteristics of dyslexia, how to support specific weaknesses commonly associated with dyslexia and an understanding of the key principles that underpin specialist teaching.

The Award consists of three Units.

Unit in Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties (DACPD51)

Learning Outcomes – On completion, participants will be able to:

• Identify key features of dyslexia and examine a range of current definitions of dyslexia
• Identify the key features of conditions that commonly co-occur with dyslexia
• Appreciate the impact that the overlap of dyslexia, and conditions that commonly co-occur with it, has on day-to-day living and academic progress

Unit in Supporting Individuals with Memory Weaknesses (DACPD52)

Learning Outcomes – On completion, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding of some of the different aspects of memory
• Describe the barriers that working memory weaknesses can create within learning environments for learners with dyslexia
• Demonstrate an understanding of learning differences and know how to organize a more effective and inclusive learning environment

Unit in Structured, Cumulative Multisensory Tuition for Learners with Dyslexia (DACPD53)

Learning Outcomes – On completion, participants will be able to:

• Describe the principles of structured, cumulative, multi-sensory tuition
• Demonstrate understanding of the role of structure in supporting learners with dyslexia and co-occurring difficulties
• Distinguish between the practices of over-learning and cumulative tuition
• Describe the link between multisensory input, attention, and memory

• The courses are delivered online which offers you the flexibility to organise your time to fit around your professional and personal commitments.  It also saves you the time and expense of travel and classroom attendance
• Total study time per unit is 3 – 5 hrs a week, 20 – 30 hours total study over a 7 week period per unit*
• Tutor support is offered throughout the duration of the induction and course
• Our units equate to Level 4 or 5  on the Register of Regulated Qualifications (RQF).

*e.g. if the participant registers to study for the first of three Units in January 2019, she/he can then study Units 2 and 3 in March 2019, May, July, September or November 2019.  

Applicants should:

• Qualified classroom teachers, teaching or learning support assistants and be currently (or recently within the last 2 years) employed to work with learners in the UK or internationally
• Qualified to at least level 3 (‘A’ level) on the UK qualifications framework or have other equivalent qualifications and relevant experience. Teaching assistants must be mentored by a qualified teaching professional whilst on the course.
• Have a minimum English language ability level such as: IELTS 6 or TOEFL 60-78 points 

Please note: We reserve the right to request information in support of all applications from a headteacher or other suitably qualified line manager or referee.

• Pay online by debit/credit card at the time of registration £855+VAT.
• Pay later £880+VAT (this price includes an additional fee of £25+VAT for those choosing not to pay online at time of registration.  All monies must be received before the start of the course)

Please click on the date below to make a booking for the Award containing three units (click here to book the units individually):

• 18 September 2019
  Book by 4 September (if pay later/invoice required upfront) or book by 11 September if paying by credit/debit card.
• 20 November 2019
  Book by 6 November (if pay later/invoice required upfront) or book by 13 November if paying by credit/debit card.
• 22 January 2020
  Book by 8 January (if pay later/invoice required upfront) or book by 19 January if paying by credit/debit card.
• 25 March 2020
  Book by 11 March (if pay later/invoice required upfront) or book by 22 March if paying by credit/debit card.
• 27 May 2020
  Book by 13 May (if pay later/invoice required upfront) or book by 24 May if paying by credit/debit card.
• 15 July 2020
  Book by 1 July (if pay later/invoice required upfront) or book by 12 July if paying by credit/debit card.

• CPD Syllabus L4/5 from September 2019