Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) - Online(PGCert)
Liverpool Hope University
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This Postgraduate Certificate aims to support teachers and professionals working in education to gain the confidence, knowledge and skills to identify, assess, plan, teach and support students with Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia). Through critical reflection, participants on the programme will develop their understanding of the barriers to participation and learning that pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) can encounter. Develop the specialist knowledge, skills and ...Read more

This Postgraduate Certificate aims to support teachers and professionals working in education to gain the confidence, knowledge and skills to identify, assess, plan, teach and support students with Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia). Through critical reflection, participants on the programme will develop their understanding of the barriers to participation and learning that pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) can encounter. Develop the specialist knowledge, skills and confidence to be a specialist teacher and/or assessor for dyslexia. Be part of a specialist programme for educational professionals. Investigate research and literature relevant to SpLD dyslexia and relate this to specialist teaching and assessment. The two modules that make up the award each carry 30 Masters level credits, which can be used towards a Masters programme. Successful completion of the course may enable participants to apply to the British Dyslexia Association for Associate Membership of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA) and to a professional association for an Assessment Practising Certificate (APC). Professionals with AMBDA/APC may be able to make access arrangements for examinations.

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37/279
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90th
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03 Mar 25

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A minimum of a Second-Class Honours degree in a relevant discipline awarded by a UK university, or an equivalent higher education qualification. Qualified Teacher status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning Skills (QTLS). Applicants from other educational professionals who do not hold QTS/QTLS; e.g. Teaching Assistants, with appropriate professional qualifications and educational experience may apply for this PGCert if they fulfil the entry requirements. Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This PGCert is only open to UK applicants who are currently working in appropriate UK settings.

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Module 1 only: £1,734 ; Full Programme: Full Postgraduate Certificate in Specific Learning Difficulties (dyslexia), includes modules 1 and 2: £2,890.

Students from Channel Islands

Module 1 only: £1,734 ; Full Programme: Full Postgraduate Certificate in Specific Learning Difficulties (dyslexia), includes modules 1 and 2: £2,890.

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Liverpool Hope University
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