Unit in Developing Writing Skills in Learners with Dyslexia (DACPD85)

DACPD85_21 – This Level 4 unit will allow you to understand how learners acquire and develop writing skills. We will explore the challenges young writers face and develop nurturing strategies to engage and improve competence, including for learners who may be dyslexic.

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• The course is 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 is 3-5 hrs a week (20-30 hours total study over a 7 week period)
• There are set start and assignment submission dates 
• There are no ‘live’ or ‘taught’ lessons
• Tutor support is offered through the course forums
• Dyslexia Action uses the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Campus Online as the method of delivery for the CPD units
• This qualification equates to Level 4 or 5  on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)

This unit 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.

Applicants should:

• Be 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

Participants should normally be employed as a:

• Qualified classroom teachers or teaching or learning assistants with at least one year of recent and relevant teaching or learning support experience in a dyslexia/literacy support setting in the UK or internationally
• 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.

• Total study time is 3 hrs a week. This equates to 20 hours of total study over a 7 week period.
• There are set start and assignment submission dates that must be adhered to, each course has an assignment portfolio for participants to work through which allows you to extract the key points of the course materials without having to write extensive answers. The portfolio contains different exercises consisting of short answers, filling in tables and writing personal responses or reflections. You will also be required to contribute to the online forums on a weekly basis. 

Book DACPD85_21 as a stand-alone CPD unit

Study the Level 4 Developing Writing Skills in Learners with Dyslexia (DACPD85_21) an individual Level 4 CPD course to enhance your skills in a particular area.

Single CPD Unit Cost – £295 + VAT

To book DACPD85_21, please visit our online booking page and select the date you wish to start.

Please note bookings close 2 weeks before the start date.

Book DACPD85_21 as a part of an Award 

Awards contain three-set CPD Units. By booking an Award you will save a total of £30 as opposed to booking the units individually. 

For more information on the Award that this unit is included in please visit the following page:

• Award in Developing Literacy Skills in Learners with Dyslexia – (DAAWD52)
• Award in Supporting International Learners with Dyslexia – (DAAWD67)

Award Cost – £855 + VAT

Please note: When an Award is booked, participants will study the first unit on the Award start date, the second and third unit will follow in date succession. All three individual units must be completed within a one-year period.

To book DAAWD52 or DAAWD67, please visit our online booking page and select the date you wish to start.

Please note bookings close 2 weeks before the start date.

Is the Developing Writing Skills in Learners with Dyslexia CPD unit part of a Certificate?

The Developing Writing Skills in Learners with Dyslexia Unit is included in the following certificates.

• The Certificate in Supporting Literacy in Learners with Dyslexia (DACRT51)  
• The Certificate in Supporting International Learners with Dyslexia (DACRT67) 

Please note: Certificates can be completed if you book six set individual units or two set Awards.

Level 5 Diploma in Specialist Teaching for Literacy-Related Difficulties (DIST)

If you would like to train to become a full specialist SpLD teacher/practitioner, you may be in a position to enrol in the following teacher/practitioner certificate course: 

• The Level 5 Diploma in Specialist Teaching for Literacy-Related Difficulties (DIST)

The Level 5 Diploma (DIST) confers eligibility for Associate Membership of The Dyslexia Guild (ADG) recognised as the first grade of professional membership for a specialist teacher/practitioner and approved by The CPD Standards Office.  The Level 5 Diploma is also accredited by the British Dyslexia Association for Approved Teacher Status or Approved Practitioner Status (ATS/APS) and PATOSS for Associate membership.

Do you hold a degree?

As an alternative to the pathway routes, we offer a Level 5 Fast Track Route: this route is only available for graduates with at least two years of recent and relevant teaching or learning support experience in a dyslexia/literacy support setting and takes one calendar year to complete.  More details can be found here.

Level 4 and 5 CPD Short Courses for teaching professionals at all levels Our next available dates are:

• 16 November 2022 
• 18 January 2023
• 15 March 2023
• 10 May 2023
• 12 July 2023

Interested in one for those dates? Please complete an online booking form here.

Please note: as it takes time to process your application and payment, we strongly recommend registering as soon as possible, so that you don’t miss the next intake.

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