Advanced Certificate in Dyslexia and Literacy Teaching

Course details

The Essential Literacy Approach is a holistic approach that combines phonics with whole language intervention and aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and skills to provide beginning intervention to learners who have difficulties reading and spelling. In this advanced course, attendees will gain knowledge and insight into higher-order skills, moving learners beyond basic phonics intervention.

Key Topics

• Morphology
• Reading Comprehension
• Grammar
• Advanced writing
• Behaviour Management
• Study Skills / Assistive Technology
• Understanding Dyspraxia

Method of Assessment

An 1250-word journal review^ is due 15 working days after the final session of the course. (Optional for participants who wish to attain a Certificate of Attendance instead of the Advanced Certificate in Dyslexia and Literacy Teaching*)

Prerequisite

Teaching experience and/or successful completion (passed overall) of the Certificate in Dyslexia and Literacy Teaching course (formerly known as Essential Literacy Approach course) will be useful.

Qualification Awarded

An Advanced Certificate in Dyslexia and Literacy Teaching will be awarded to participants who attain at least 80% attendance and successfully pass the written assessment.

*A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who attain 80% attendance but do not undertake the assessment or have failed the reassessment**

**One reassessment opportunity for failed assessment component.

One paper to critique two journals based on one of the above key topics (e.g. benefits of morphological instruction + impact of morphological awareness on ESL children)