Our short CPD course will allow you to effectively support bilingual and multilingual learners by evaluating whether a literacy-related difficulty exists. You’ll consider the learner’s cultural context, together with the impact this has on learning and progress, and gain valuable insight into the strategies to help them become more proficient in reading and writing.
1. Recognise the learner’s cultural context and the impact this has on learning
2. Demonstrate ways that dyslexia can be identified in multilingual learners
3. Demonstrate how learning processes are affected by multilingualism and dyslexia
4. Identify the key components of effective support for multilingual learners with dyslexia.
✔ 100% online training
✔ Access anywhere
✔ No live delivery
✔ Developed by education professionals
✔ Tutor support through online forums
✔ CPD Standards Office Accredited
✔ Level 5, mapped against Ofqual level descriptors
✔ 30 hours of self-paced study, over 8 weeks
✔ Set start and assignment submission dates
✔ Delivered through our Campus Online platform
This unit is suitable for those working with primary/secondary age groups, those working with adults and those based overseas. You must have at least one year’s recent and relevant experience and be qualified to Level 3 (A Level or equivalent qualifications).
Please note: we reserve the right to request information in support of your application. Support assistants should identify a senior member of teaching staff within the organisation to act as your mentor during this course.
Our courses are delivered through Campus Online, our unique online learning platform.
Campus Online allows you to study at your own pace, without the need to travel, or commit to particular dates or times. You’ll log in to access your study materials, contact your tutor for support, and connect and network with other delegates.
£295 + VAT
There are no additional costs for International delegates.
This CPD course runs six times a year with start dates in September, November, January, March, May and July. Please click on the date below to make a booking.
This unit contributes to the following Awards:
By booking three set units as an Award, you will save £30.
“With the increasing amount of EAL/dyslexic students we engage with, it makes this unit very contemporary and relevant.”
“Generally good quality. Very flexible. You’ll learn a lot. It will improve the quality of the support you provide.!”
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.