Award in Developing Literacy Skills in Learners with Dyslexia – (DAAWD52)

Learn how literacy skills are acquired and developed with our Award in Developing Literacy Skills in Learners with Dyslexia.

This Level 4 Award will equip teachers and education professionals with the background knowledge essential for teaching learners with dyslexia and literacy difficulties. The interrelating research pertinent to developing literacy skills and appropriate intervention for learners with dyslexia will be explored.

Why study the Award in Developing Literacy Skills?

This Award consists of three Units:

1. Developing Reading Skills in Learners with Dyslexia will provide you with the knowledge to compare recent models of reading skills and understanding about their relevance to readers with dyslexia who are learning English or other alphabetic languages. You’ll examine the phonological, morphological and orthographic processes that underlie reading competence and learn how explicit, structured tuition can help build language awareness in learners with dyslexia. You’ll also consider the difficulties that readers with dyslexia can face when accessing print
2. Developing Writing Skills in Learners with Dyslexia will increase your understanding of the processes involved in developing writing skills and learn strategies for use in the classroom. Although the focus is on how to nurture the development of writing skills in learners with dyslexia, the approach will benefit a wide range of learners struggling to acquire effective writing skills.
3. Developing Spelling Skills in Learners with Dyslexia will provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to support learners with dyslexia to develop spelling skills. Although the focus is on how to nurture the development of spelling skills in learners with dyslexia, the approach will benefit a wide range of learners struggling to acquire effective spelling skills.

At a glance

Dyslexia CPD delivered through our practice-led approach

Each of the three Units within this Award is comprised of three study cycles, each of which includes a Study, Practice, Reflect, and Collaborate section. There are also associated practical tasks, with reference to current research and case studies.