Who is it for?
These online courses have been developed specifically for Classroom Teachers and Teaching Assistants working in the primary, secondary or high school education fields in the UK. Those who are currently employed in specialist support for the under 18s may also apply including tutors currently working in Further Education. They are NOT suitable for those working in Higher Education.
What is it ?
The Level 4 CPD Diploma in Dyslexia and Literacy is the culmination of three separate online courses, each with a practical teaching element. Each of the three courses can be studied individually or be followed to provide the progression pathway at Level 4 to the Diploma. They are:
- Level 4 CPD Certificate in Dyslexia in the Classroom
6 units to study:
1. Introduction to Dyslexia
2. Dyslexia: Supporting Individuals with Memory Weaknesses
3. Multisensory Teaching and Learning
4. Supporting Learners with Dyslexia to Develop a Positive Self-Image
5. Supporting Study Skills in Learners with Dyslexia
6. Organising and Managing the Classroom to Support Learners with Dyslexia
The next course start date has yet to be confirmed.
Candidates who are unable to commit to the intensive study schedule of the Certificate in Dyslexia in the Classroom Course within the UK Diploma Programme may like to consider enrolling on the Level 4 Certificate Certificate in Dyslexia in the Classroom via the CPD route. Studying via the CPD route allows Unit courses to be studied individually, or as packages of 3 courses, at a steadier pace. Each Unit would be studied over a period of 7 weeks with a short break between units. Click here for a comparison of the 2 routes to the Dyslexia in the Classroom certificate.
- Level 4 CPD Certificate in Dyslexia and Literacy Support (may only be studied upon successful completion of the Dyslexia in the Clasroom Certificate course above)
5 units to study:
1. Developing Reading Skills in Learners with Dyslexia in the Primary/Secondary school
2. Developing Writing Skills in Learners with Dyslexia in the Primary/Secondary school
3. Developing Spelling Skills in Learners with Dyslexia
Plus, choose 2 of the following 3:
1. Developing Mathematical Skills in Learners with Dyslexia
2. Specific Learning Difficulties: Understanding Co-occurrence
3. Dyslexia: An International Perspective
- Level 4 CPD Diploma in Teaching Support for Dyslexia and Literacy (may only be studied upon successful completion of both Certificate courses above)
3 units to study:
1. Fostering Language Awareness in Learners with Dyslexia
2. Principles of Literacy Intervention for Learners with Dyslexia
3. Developing Literacy Intervention for Learners with Dyslexia
What will I gain from doing the Level 4 Courses?
The Level 4 courses are designed to strengthen the expertise and confidence of teachers and teaching assistants in primary and secondary school education in order to ensure the progress and achievement of children with special educational needs, specifically literacy. They aim to raise awareness of specific learning difficulties, improve the school and classroom environment and change teaching approaches. This will help teachers and teaching assistants to develop inclusive practice and develop more strategic approaches to meet the needs of individual learners.
How will I be taught?
You will study online via our Virtual Learning Environment, Moodle. Each participant has a personal tutor who supports them through the course. Participants also work together with their colleagues on the course via contributions to discussions on Moodle forums
For FULL DETAILS see the course brochures.