Who is this course for?
The Dyslexia Action online courses have been developed specifically for Classroom Teachers and Teaching Assistants working in the primary, secondary or high school education fields. 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.
The Diploma course is only available to applicants who have successfully completed the CPD Certificate in Dyslexia in the Classroom course and the Certificate in Dyslexia and Literacy Support course.
What is the Level 4 CPD Diploma in Dyslexia and Literacy course?
This is the third of three courses and leads to the Level 4 Diploma qualification. This Diploma in Dyslexia and Literacy course consists of 3 units:
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. The courses 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 much time will I need to commit?
- Between 5 and 10 hours per week over 7 months
- Additional teaching practice
What will I get at the end of the course?
- Dyslexia Action Certificate
- During 2011/2012, these qualifications will move on to the UK Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and this will allow participants on these units to use them as exemptions to QCF and other qualifications.
- will be 13 credits at Level 4
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