Award in Learning Support for Adults with Dyslexia – (DAAWD60)

Explore three specialist areas of learning, within a diverse learning environment, with our Award in Learning Support for Adults with Dyslexia.

This Level 5 Award in Learning Support for Adults with Dyslexia explores three key specialist areas of learning and acknowledges the diverse learning environment of today. You will learn how to address memory weakness in the learners you work with, develop writing skills and support EAL learners with dyslexia, exploring recent research that underpins the teaching methods to support learners with dyslexia and with EAL.

Why study Learning Supporting for Adults with Dyslexia?

This Award consists of three Units:

• Supporting Individuals with Memory Weaknesses explores some of the different aspects of memory and aims to promote an understanding of the barriers that working memory weaknesses can create within learning environments. You’ll take an analytical approach to teaching, and will have the opportunity to reflect upon your own practice and to consider how it can be tailored to strategically support learners with dyslexia and working memory weakness
• Developing Writing Skills in Adults with Dyslexia will increase your understanding of the processes involved in developing adults’ writing skills and you’ll 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
• Dyslexia in Multilingual Settings explores the challenges presented when supporting multilingual learners with dyslexia. You’ll consider the learner’s cultural context, together with the impact this has on learning and progress. The key components for supporting multilingual learners will be examined with a view to identify appropriate support strategies for multilingual learners with dyslexia.

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.