Dyslexia Action: Structured Teaching Intervention for Dyslexia and Literacy
| Institution | Dyslexia Action |
|---|---|
| Department | Dyslexia Action |
| Web | http://www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk |
| pgmail@dyslexiaaction.org.uk | |
| Telephone | 01784 222304 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The Dyslexia Action Professional Teaching Certificate in Dyslexia and Literacy is a unique and prestigious programme at Master’s level 7 that provides the training for qualified teachers to become informed practitioners and specialist teachers. The courses are modular and flexible and are undertaken part time, through online learning.
The Dyslexia Action Professional Teaching Certificate in Dyslexia and Literacy is appropriate for a wide range of professional teachers and specialists 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
- Speech and language therapists
- Occupational therapists with relevant experience
**Why do this course?**
The Certificate course is for those who wish to study at Master's level to become a specialist teacher of dyslexia/SpLD and gain university credits
The course comprises three modules (A, B and C - 12 weeks per module) which explore current research in dyslexia and
co-occurring difficulties; the principles and practice of the psychometric assessment process and the theoretical framework that informs the effective support of learners with dyslexia and/or other literacy difficulties
All practitioners train using the Dyslexia Action Literacy Programme (DALP)
**How many credits is it worth?**
60 Level 7* Credits
This course delivered by Dyslexia Action Training can lead to the award of credit points by Middlesex University. This course does not result in the award of a Middlesex qualification. The credits can be used as part of a pathway to a Middlesex University MA.
*For each academic qualification you achieve, you earn course credits. The number of course credits reflects the study time required to complete a course and the credit levels indicate the complexity and depth of learning you can expect on the course.
Three entry dates per year - January, May and September.
Brochure and how to apply https://dyslexiaaction.org.uk/structured-teaching-intervention/
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All candidates should note that the Professional Certificate and Diploma programmes in Dyslexia and Literacy are part of a demanding Level 7 programme. Candidates will need to be able to balance the demands of their studies with existing work and home commitments in order to benefit from the modules and gain the qualifications on offer. Qualifications - A Degree (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education honours degree) plus Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS) plus recent and relevant teaching experience or a Degree (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education honours degree) plus recent and relevant professional experience e.g. further or higher education support, employment support, independent school teaching or psychology or occupational/ speech and language therapy. Professional experience - At least two years recent and relevant experience in a dyslexia/literacy support setting, excellent spoken and written English, IELTS 7 for applicants with English as a Second Language. Applicants who do not fulfil all the requirements above may be considered for 'special entry' if they can demonstrate other relevant academic and professional experience. Such applicants are advised to apply in the first instance and fully explain their experience in their application statement. |
Fees
| EU | 4150 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 4150 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 4150 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 4150 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 4150 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 4150 GBP for Whole course |
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