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Postgraduate Certificate: Specialist Teaching for Literacy-Related Difficulties at Dyslexia Action - UCAS

Dyslexia Action

Degree level: Postgraduate
Awarded by: Middlesex University

Postgraduate Certificate: Specialist Teaching for Literacy-Related Difficulties (Taught)

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Course summary

The Dyslexia Action Postgraduate Certificates, Diploma and MEd qualifications are a unique and prestigious programme at Master’s level 7 that provides training to become informed practitioners and specialist teachers and/or assessors. This programme was developed and is delivered and assessed by Dyslexia Action, awarded by and quality assured by Middlesex University. The courses are modular and flexible and are undertaken part-time, through online learning. Access is available 24/7 to the Virtual Learning Environment and all modules are tutor-supported through online forums. Why take this Certificate? Delegates completing this Certificate will gain the skills and knowledge to:

  • Examine research on literacy acquisition and related difficulties; explore a range of factors that influence typical and atypical communication, language and literacy skills and review the construct of intelligence and how it is applied in learning environments
  • Develop the complex and extensive skill-set needed to be an effective specialist literacy teacher and in order to facilitate literacy understanding in learners; conduct a placement process and deliver a series of structured multisensory learning sessions with a learner
The Certificate is split into two modules:
  • DAPP21-01: Literacy Acquisition – Underpinning Theory – 30 credits, six months, one semester
  • DAPP21-02: Specialist Literacy Teaching – Linking Theory to Practice – 30 credits, six months, one semester

Modules

DAPP21-01 Literacy Acquisition – Underpinning Theory (30 credits) DAPP21-02 Specialist Literacy Teaching – Linking Theory to Practice (30 credits)

Assessment method

The assessment strategy for this programme 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-based, 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

The Dyslexia Action Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma Programmes in literacy-related difficulties are appropriate for a wide range of professional teachers and specialists who have a 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 QUALIFICATIONS Prospective students will have: - Be employed (or very 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 - 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 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 org. See University Regulations for Postgraduate (masters) programmes. mdx.ac.uk/about-us/policies/university-regulations Please note: We reserve the right to reject any application that does not meet the criteria specified.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Postgraduate Certificate: Specialist Teaching for Literacy-Related Difficulties at Dyslexia Action - UCAS