Course 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
Modules
See main course information.
Assessment method
The Dyslexia Action Professional Programme is a competency-assessed programme. The assessment strategy for this course covers both theoretical and practical elements and is designed to develop practical skills in specialist teaching and assessment and encourage evaluation of the research and evidence-base, so that theory is integrated into practice. A combination of assessment tools is used and these include: ● Assignments (formative and examined), essays and assessment reports ● Exercises and peer evaluation discussions on Moodle ● Practical teaching material assignments, case studies ● Quizzes and other online self-assessment instruments ● Reflective reports ● Weekly lesson plans and evaluations (specialist teaching) ● Filmed evidence of assessment administration (psychometric assessment) and teaching practice
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Dyslexia Association
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
International applicants
Open to applicants overseas, course is online so no attendance required
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
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Dyslexia Action
Centurion House
London Road
Staines-upon-Thames
TW18 4AX
Course contact details
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