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Dyslexia Action: MEd Professional Practice in Dyslexia and Literacy
| Institution | Dyslexia Action |
|---|---|
| Department | Dyslexia Action |
| Web | http://www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk |
| trainingcourses@dyslexiaaction.org.uk | |
| Telephone | +44(0)1784 222304 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
We offer two routes to gaining the MEd Professional Practice in Dyslexia and Literacy:
Route one
Learning Phase 1: Postgraduate Diploma – Specialist Assessment and Teaching for Literacy-Related Difficulties dyslexiaaction.org.uk/level-7-postgraduate-diploma-specialist-assessment-and-teaching-for-literacy-related-difficulties/
In the first learning phase of the MEd programme, you will study with Dyslexia Action to gain 120 credits at level 7 (masters level)
Once you have completed the Postgraduate Diploma – Specialist Assessment and Teaching for Literacy-Related Difficulties and gained your 120 credits, you are ready to move on to phase 2 of your learning journey.
Learning Phase 2: Enquiry-based SEND Practice module realtraining.co.uk/enquiry-based-send-practice
In the second learning phase of the MEd programme, you will study with Real Training, completing the above module to gain an additional 60 credits at level 7 (masters level).
or
Route two
Learning Phase 1: Postgraduate Certificate – Specialist Teaching for Literacy-Related Difficulties dyslexiaaction.org.uk/level-7-postgraduate-certificate-specialist-teaching-for-literacy-related-difficulties/
In the first learning phase of the MEd programme, you will study with Dyslexia Action to gain 60 credits at level 7 (masters level).
Once you have completed both modules and gained your 60 credits, you are ready to move on to phase 2 of your learning journey.
Learning Phase 2: Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing and Dyslexia: Professional Report Writing Complete the following two Modules with Real Training
M02A Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing realtraining.co.uk/certificate-of-competence-in-educational-testing-leading-to-the-british-psychological-society-test-user-educational-qualification and M05C Dyslexia: Professional Report Writing. realtraining.co.uk/dyslexia-professional-report-writing
Learning Phase 3: Enquiry-based SEND Practice module realtraining.co.uk/enquiry-based-send-practice
MEd
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Appropriate for a wide range of professional teachers and specialists who have relevant classroom or student learning support experience, including: ● Qualified teachers at all key stages, special educational needs teachers and co-ordinators (SENCOs) ● Tutors and support staff in Further and Higher Education and other adult educational settings ● Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists with relevant experience The programme provides flexibility for learning in a personalised way which enables studying to be fitted around personal and professional commitments and: ● Regular support from a team of specialist tutors to guide you through the postgraduate level study ● An e-learning course which uses a virtual learning environment (VLE), currently Moodle, as the method of delivery. The programme encompasses interactive online study along with teaching and assessment QUALIFICATIONS Prospective students will: ● Be employed (recently, within the last two years) in a school or college in a teaching/teaching support role working with learners with literacy difficulties/dyslexia/SpLD in the UK or overseas ● Have an honours degree or equivalent e.g., Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education honours degree plus Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS) and a minimum of 2 years post qualifying teaching experience. OR ● Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education honours degree and a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience, e.g., further or higher education support, employment support, independent school teaching or experience of psychology or occupational/ speech and language therapy ● Candidates will need a high level of competence in the use of English, equivalent to at least IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 in all components) for applicants with English as a Second Language. For further information see the IELTS website ielts.org. See University Regulations for Postgraduate (masters) programmes mdx.ac.uk/about-us/policies/university-regulations |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Appropriate for a wide range of professional teachers and specialists who have relevant classroom or student learning support experience, including: ● Qualified teachers at all key stages, special educational needs teachers and co-ordinators (SENCOs) ● Tutors and support staff in Further and Higher Education and other adult educational settings ● Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists with relevant experience The programme provides flexibility for learning in a personalised way which enables studying to be fitted around personal and professional commitments and: ● Regular support from a team of specialist tutors to guide you through the postgraduate level study ● An e-learning course which uses a virtual learning environment (VLE), currently Moodle, as the method of delivery. The programme encompasses interactive online study along with teaching and assessment QUALIFICATIONS Prospective students will: ● Be employed (recently, within the last two years) in a school or college in a teaching/teaching support role working with learners with literacy difficulties/dyslexia/SpLD in the UK or overseas ● Have an honours degree or equivalent e.g., Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education honours degree plus Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS) and a minimum of 2 years post qualifying teaching experience. OR ● Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education honours degree and a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience, e.g., further or higher education support, employment support, independent school teaching or experience of psychology or occupational/ speech and language therapy ● Candidates will need a high level of competence in the use of English, equivalent to at least IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 in all components) for applicants with English as a Second Language. For further information see the IELTS website ielts.org. See University Regulations for Postgraduate (masters) programmes mdx.ac.uk/about-us/policies/university-regulations |
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