Certificate in Dyslexia Awareness. Distance Learning

Course details

The Dyslexia Awareness distance learning course will enable you to learn more about how to tell if someone has dyslexia, the learning and emotional effects of Dyslexia as well as effective strategies for Dyslexia in the classroom. Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty which makes it difficult for some children to learn to read, write and spell correctly. A child can become frustrated by these difficulties and over time may also show signs of low self-esteem and behavioural problems at home and school. In addition, the child may also become unmotivated and develop a dislike for school which can impact on the child’s overall success in school.

Qualifications Gained

• Portobello Institute Certificate in Dyslexia Awareness

Entry Requirements

• Entry to this course is by direct application to the college. There are no previous academic requirements.

Course Content Modules

• What is dyslexia
• Signs that a child may have dyslexia
• How dyslexia is diagnosed
• Other conditions that can occur with dyslexia
• Effects of dyslexia on the child (both learning and emotional)
• Effective strategies to help the child with dyslexia in the classroom

Assessment Criteria

• One short case study based assignment will be required to successfully complete this course.