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.
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
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
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
How is the programme delivered?
- 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.
May cohort – Book by 24 April (if pay later/invoice required upfront) or book by 1 May if paying by credit/debit card.
July cohort – Book by 26 June (if pay later/invoice required upfront ) or book by 3 July if paying by credit/debit card.
Accreditation
Our Level 4 and 5 CPD programme is approved by The CPD Standards Office.
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