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Dyslexia Action Training and Professional Development, Park House, Wick Road, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0HH

Tel:+44(0) 1784 222300 www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk Company No.1179975 Charity No. 268502

Professional Development Courses

for Teachers and Teaching Assistants

http://training.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/CPD

February 2011



Table of Contents

Mission Statement ______________________________________________________ 3

Continuing Professional Development Online Courses________________________ 4

E-Learning_____________________________________________________________ 5

Application Procedure ___________________________________________________ 6

Disability Information ___________________________________________________ 7

Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Disclosure_______________________________ 7

Unit Courses ___________________________________________________________ 8

Qualifications Guide ____________________________________________________ 9

Dyslexia Action Level 4 Certificates _______________________________________ 10

Course Fees __________________________________________________________ 12

Financial Terms and Conditions __________________________________________ 14

Unit Specifications _____________________________________________________ 17

Introduction to Dyslexia [DACPD01]_______________________________________ 17

Multisensory Teaching and Learning [DACPD02] ____________________________ 18

Developing Mathematical Skills in Dyslexic Learners [DACPD03] _______________ 19

Supporting Study Skills in Dyslexic Learners [DACPD04] ______________________ 20

Dyslexia: Supporting Individuals with Memory Weaknesses [DACPD05] __________ 21

Developing Reading Skills for dyslexic learners in the Primary School [DACPD06] __ 22

Developing Reading Skills for Dyslexic Learners in the Secondary School [DACPD07]23

Developing Writing Skills for Dyslexic Learners in the Primary School [DACPD08]___ 24

Developing Writing Skills for Dyslexic Learners in the Secondary School [DACPD09] 25

Supporting Dyslexic Learners to Develop a Positive Self-Image [DACPD10] _______ 26

Developing Spelling Skills in Dyslexic Learners [DACPD11] ____________________ 27

Organising and Managing the Classroom to Support Dyslexic Learners [DACPD12] _ 28

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Mission Statement

"Our vision is a world where barriers to learning, employment and personal fulfilment have been removed for people with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties".

About Dyslexia Action

We are a national charity that through education improves the lives of people with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties. With over 30 years of experience, Dyslexia Action is the UK's leading charity in this area, providing a range of services and support for both children and adults including assessments (testing), teaching and training and the development and distribution of teaching and learning materials. Dyslexia Action conducts major research in the field of dyslexia where our tried and tested methodologies are widely accepted nationally and internationally. Our vision is that:

We are passionate and professional We are ambitious for people with dyslexia and with learning difficulties We care about quality services We respect individual differences

About Dyslexia Action Training and Professional Development

We provide training programmes for specialist teachers and other professionals. These include Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, postgraduate programmes and awareness raising courses and webinars.



Continuing Professional Development Online Courses Dyslexia Action Continuing Professional Development online courses have been developed specifically for Classroom Teachers and Teaching Assistants working in the primary and secondary education fields.

The courses are offered as units of learning that build into full qualifications. They are based on the knowledge and understanding first introduced through the government supported Inclusion Development Programme.

The courses can be combined as units into one of the following Dyslexia Action CPD certificates: Level 4 CPD Certificate in Dyslexia and Literacy in Primary School Settings Level 4 CPD Certificate in Dyslexia and Literacy in Secondary School Settings Level 4 CPD Certificate in Dyslexia in the Classroom

Teachers and Teaching Assistants may apply for as many units as they wish and use the credits gained towards their chosen certificate. All the certificates on offer will require you to have completed the two Core Units and have a choice of Optional Units. Candidates who register for a full qualification as listed above will be eligible for a programme discount.

Candidates who complete the assessment for a unit to a satisfactory standard will receive a Unit Certificate which will list the unit registration number. This will provide evidence for future applications for the certificates but will also be a useful addition to your CPD portfolio.

Programme Registration

Applicants to the programme have the choice of two modes of registration:

Full Course Participation

Participants will register for a complete Level 4 programme and should complete the programme normally within a year. An Annual Registration and Certification Fee is paid in advance. Fees for all units are paid in advance and a programme discount is applicable.

Unit Course Participation

Participants will register for an individual unit at a time. An Annual Registration and Certification Fees is paid in advance. Units are then paid for on an individually booked basis.

Progression

The Dyslexia Action Professional Development Programme has been designed to build a progression pathway at Level 4. Learners can build their chosen qualification over a period of time that suits both their Learning Mode and their work and family commitments. During the course of 2011, Dyslexia Action will be moving many of its qualifications on to the UK Qualfications and Credit Framework and this will allow learners on these units to use them as exemptions to QCF and other qualifications.


http://training.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/cpd/qualifications/primary

http://training.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/cpd/qualifications/secondary

http://training.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/cpd/qualifications/general


E-Learning

What is e-learning

Attending courses online (e-learning) gives learners the flexibility to organise their time to fit around their professional and personal commitments. However, e-learning also provides an opportunity to make more of the study time and achieve deeper learning. Online learning saves the time and expense of travel and classroom attendance and offers flexible participation in the course programmes.

Online learning also allows learners to become part of a community focused on the topic at hand. This often proves to be more effective than time spent in groups in a classroom environment.

E-learning does not generally require special technical expertise. No greater IT skill is required than that needed to browse the web, watch clips on YouTube or send an email with an attachment. Dyslexia Action provides written and audio-visual guides to help with technical aspects of the course. An IT support helpdesk is also available to students.

The greatest challenge of e-learning is finding the right physical and mental space. Going to a physical space like the classroom makes it clear that a learner is not available for other commitments. This may not always be the case at home or at work. It is therefore important to assiduously dedicate time and space to study just as if attending a course in a physical location.

How does e-learning work

Dyslexia Action uses a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) called Moodle, which is also used by a many international and UK colleges and universities including the University of London and the Open University.

The learning environment consists of web pages that represent courses, modules or units. Each course is divided into topics where you will find links to readings, audio/video recordings of lectures and links to external reading resources.

All courses also contain discussion forums where you can discuss your readings or work on assignments with other course participants and your tutor. Some topics include interactive quizzes or space where you can submit assignments for marking by a tutor.

Students are given a personal account through which to access the learning environment and enrol in individual courses, units or modules.

Technical requirements

Any computer that can run office applications such as Word or PowerPoint and access rich content websites such YouTube or the BBC iPlayer is sufficient to access all the course resources. No special software or hardware purchases are necessary. However, it is recommended that students have access to a printer and scanner. Some courses include the submission of lesson videos in which access to basic video recording equipment is necessary.

Broadband connection with a liberal bandwidth usage policy (5GB) is highly recommended. The basic course content can be accessed via mobile broadband or even dialup but the learning experience is likely to be diminished and video/audio content may not be accessible at all.



Application Procedure Given that all the courses are online, it is only possible to submit applications via the website.

You will be required to set up an account during the registration for your first course with Dyslexia Action Training and Professional Development. Please note the login details with care since you will need them to apply for additional courses or modify your contact details. (You can also retrieve forgotten password or username later by asking to have them sent to the email address you registered with us).

There are two ways to apply for the programme:

1. Apply for a Full Qualification Course (CPD Certificate programme) and pay the course fees in advance. This route offers substantial savings.

2. Apply for an Individual Unit Course and pay for each unit separately as you progress through the programme. You will then apply for your Full Qualification Certificate once you have completed sufficient units for the relevant CPD Certificate.

With either route you must start by paying the Candidate Registration and Certification Fee first to secure a place on the programme by registering for one of the Certificate programmes.

1. Applying for Full Qualification Course

1. Navigate to the appropriate Qualification course and start the registration process.

2. Choose the full fee and the appropriate payment method

3. Complete the registration process including payment

4. Navigate to the individual Unit Course application pages and start the registration process for that individual unit.

5. Choose the Free option and complete the registration

You will need to repeat steps 4 and 5 above for each unit that you wish to study.

2. Applying for Individual Unit Courses

1. Navigate to the appropriate Qualification course and start the registration process.

2. Choose the Registration and Certification only fee and the appropriate payment method

3. Complete the registration process including payment

4. Navigate to the individual Unit Course application pages and start the registration process for that individual unit.

5. Choose the full fee option, payment method and complete the payment and registration.

You will need to repeat steps 4 and 5 above for each unit that you wish to study.

Note: Your Registration and Certification fee must be paid before registering for your first Unit Course. Please note that the Registration and Certification fee is payable on an annual basis should you not complete a full CPD Certificate in a year.



Disability Information The Disability Equality Duty (2006) legally requires organisations such as hospitals, local government, colleges and universities to be proactive in ensuring that people with disabilities are treated fairly. To help us fulfil this duty we ask anyone applying for a course with Dyslexia Action who has a disability to let us know. We need to talk to you to clarify what adjustments you will be entitled to. We also encourage students with disabilities to give us feedback on all stages of the course so that we can anticipate others’ requirements better in the future.

If you would like to talk to the Training Department Disability Advisor before you apply for a place on a course or once you have applied then please email [email protected] or contact us by telephone on +44 (0)1784 222304 and we can refer your enquiry to our disability advisor.

Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Disclosure As a Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Disclosure is a requirement for working with children and young people, the person you choose to use for your case study should be someone within your school or workplace, where you will already have a CRB. If you choose to work with someone from outside that environment then you will have to apply for a CRB check through Dyslexia Action and pay an additional fee of £50.


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Unit Courses Dyslexia Action CPD Units have been designed as individual units of learning. You can register for a full Level 4 Qualification Certificate (see following page) by choosing the appropriate units.You may also register for the individual courses and then apply for an award once you have completed the required units.

All of the Dyslexia Action CPD Units are mapped as follows to:

Professional Standards for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

www.tda.gov.uk/teacher/developing-career/professional-standards-guidance/professional-standards.aspx

Professional Standards for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA).

www.tda.gov.uk/support-staff/developing-progressing/hlta/professional-standards.aspx

Mandatory Units on all Programmes

These are the Core Units which form a foundation for all the programmes. All learners are required to start with these two units as a suitable introduction to the Dyslexia Action courses.

DACPD01 Introduction to Dyslexia

DACPD02 Multisensory Teaching and Learning

Other Available Units

Registered participants may have to select one or more of the following units to complete the Mandatory requirements of the programme they have chosen. See the Qualifications Guide on the next page.

DACPD03 Developing Mathematical Skills in Learners with Dyslexia

DACPD04 Supporting Study Skills in Dyslexic Learners

DACPD05 Supporting Individuals with Memory Weaknesses

DACPD06 Developing Reading Skills in Learners with Dyslexia in the Primary School

DACPD07 Developing Reading Skills in Learners with Dyslexia in the Secondary School

DACPD08 Developing Writing Skills for Dyslexic Learners in the Primary School

DACPD09 Developing Writing Skills for Dyslexic Learners in the Secondary School

DACPD10 Supporting Dyslexic Learners to Develop a Positive Self Image

DACPD11 Developing Spelling Skills in Dyslexic Learners

DACPD12 Organising and Managing the Classroom to Support Dyslexic Learners


http://www.tda.gov.uk/teacher/developing-career/professional-standards-guidance/professional-standards.aspx

http://www.tda.gov.uk/teacher/developing-career/professional-standards-guidance/professional-standards.aspx

http://www.tda.gov.uk/support-staff/developing-progressing/hlta/professional-standards.aspx


Qualifications Guide

Introduction

The units within these qualifications are designed to strengthen the expertise and confidence of teachers and teaching assistants in primary and secondary schools in order to ensure the progress and achievement of children with special educational needs. These CPD programmes aim to raise awareness of specific learning difficulties, improve the school and classroom environment and change teaching approaches. This will help teachers and teaching assistants to develop inclusive practice and enable them to both improve practice for all children and develop more strategic approaches to meet the needs of individual children.

Qualifications at Level 4

The Dyslexia Action CPD units and qualifications equate to Level 4 on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). The Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) defines Level 4 as follows:

“Achievement at Level 4 reflects the ability to identify and use relevant understanding, methods and skills to address problems that are well defined but complex and non-routine. It includes taking responsibility for overall courses of action as well as exercising autonomy and judgement within fairly broad parameters. It also reflects understanding of different perspectives or approaches within an area of study or work.”1

During 2011 it is anticipated that the units used by Dyslexia Action will become accredited units on the QCF. Learners who successfully complete these units will be able to count them as exemptions to future Dyslexia Action awards and qualifications where the accredited unit content is the same.

Mandatory and Optional Units

Mandatory units are the units that must be achieved in order for a qualification to be awarded. Optional units are those that a learner may choose from in order to complete the required number of units for the qualification.

Hours of learning time

Learning time is defined as the time taken by learners at the level of the unit, on average, to complete the learning outcomes of the unit to the standard determined by the assessment criteria.2

1 Ofqual: Regulatory Arrangements for the Qualifications and Credit Framework August 2008 2 Ibid; p12



Dyslexia Action Level 4 Certificates

Level 4 CPD Certificate in Dyslexia in the Classroom

This qualification is designed to provide a thorough introduction to Dyslexia in all classroom settings. The qualification is made up of five Mandatory Units and includes the Dyslexia Action two core units DACPD01 and DACPD02. It is particularly suitable for teaching assistants and for teachers wishing to progress to further qualifications and awards with Dyslexia Action. This Level 4 Certificate also forms the first part of the Dyslexia Action Diploma in Dyslexia and Literacy which will become available in the autumn of 2011.

Mandatory Units All units must be completed. Hours of Learning Time

DACPD01 Introduction to Dyslexia 20

DACPD02 Multisensory Teaching and Learning 30

DACPD04 Supporting Study Skills in Dyslexic Learners 30

DACPD05 Supporting Individuals with Memory Weaknesses 20

DACPD10 Supporting Dyslexic Learners to develop a Positive Self Image

20

Level 4 CPD Certificate in Dyslexia and Literacy in Primary School Settings

This qualification is designed to provide a thorough grounding in Dyslexia for Primary School specialists. The qualification is made up of four Mandatory Units and one Optional Unit and includes the Dyslexia Action two core units DACPD01 and DACPD02. It is particularly suitable for primary school teachers and teaching assistants wishing to build and broaden their knowledge and skills in the field of Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties.





30

DACPD08 Developing Writing Skills in Learners with Dyslexia in the Primary School

30



Optional Units Select one from the following units:

DACPD03 Developing Mathematical Skills in Learners with Dyslexia 30




20

DACPD11 Developing Spelling Skills in Dyslexic Learners 20


30

Level 4 CPD Certificate in Dyslexia and Literacy in Secondary School Settings

This certificate is designed to provide a thorough grounding in Dyslexia for Secondary School and Further Education specialists. The qualification is made up of four Mandatory Units and one Optional Unit and includes the Dyslexia Action two core units DACPD01 and DACPD02. It is particularly suitable for secondary school and FE teachers and teaching assistants wishing to build and broaden their knowledge and skills in the field of Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties.





30

DACPD09 Developing Writing Skills in Learners with Dyslexia in the Secondary School

30

Optional Units Select one from the following units:

DACPD03 Developing Mathematical Skills in Learners with Dyslexia 30




20

DACPD11 Developing Spelling Skills in Dyslexic Learners 20


30



Course Fees 1. Candidate Registration and Certification Fee

A Candidate Registration and Certification Fee must be paid to Dyslexia Action to register for either a single Unit Course or for a full Qualification Course. This fee is paid on an annual basis and is non-refundable. It provides for the administrative registration of candidates and for the required certificate(s) and transcript for those completing a full qualification.

2. Unit Course Assessment Fees

Unit Assessment Fees can be paid on a single basis. They must be paid in full and in advance before an online course will be made available. The Financial Terms and Conditions are shown below.

3. Full Qualification Course Assessment Fees

Full Qualification Course Assessment Fees can be paid in full and in advance. Candidates paying in this way will be eligible for a programme discount. All fees must be paid in advance before a course will be made available. The Financial Terms and Conditions are shown on Page 10 and 11. The schedule of Qualification Fees for Spring/ Summer 2011 is shown below.

Level 4 CPD Certificate in Dyslexia in the Classroom

Mandatory Units Hours of Learning Time Unit Fee

DACPD01 Introduction to Dyslexia 20 £175

DACPD02 Multisensory Teaching and Learning 30 £175

DACPD04 Supporting Study Skills in Dyslexic Learners

30 £175

DACPD05 Supporting Individuals with Memory Weaknesses

20 £175


Free if full course fee is paid in advance.*

N/A

Annual Candidate Registration and Certification Fee £65

Total £765*

* For those paying on a unit by unit basis each Optional Unit will be charged at £175 and there is no free unit.



Level 4 CPD Certificate in Dyslexia and Literacy in Primary School Settings





30 £175

DACPD08 Developing Writing Skills in Learners with Dyslexia in the Primary School

30 £175

One Optional Unit (see above for details of units available)


N/A


Total £765*

*For those paying on a unit by unit basis each Optional Unit will be charged at £175 and there is no free unit.

Level 4 CPD Certificate in Dyslexia and Literacy in Secondary School Settings





30 £175

DACPD09 Developing Writing Skills in Learners with Dyslexia in the Secondary School

30 £175

One Optional Unit (see above for details of units available)


N/A


Total £765*

* For those paying on a unit by unit basis each Optional Unit will be charged at £175 and there is no free unit.



Financial Terms and Conditions Please read this information carefully. It is the responsibility of all candidates to ensure that the terms and conditions for the course they enrol on are followed and that Dyslexia Action receives payment as instructed. Failure to pay fees in full could result in refusal of a course place or an award or qualification.

1. Programme Registration

1.1 In order to process applications the annual non-refundable candidate registration and certification fee is payable in advance and must be sent with your application:

Please note that we are unable to process applications without receiving this fee in advance.

1.2 Following satisfactory completion of the admissions process a letter will be sent with the offer of a final place on the course once it has been confirmed and an invoice for the unit fee or qualification fees will be sent to the candidate (or directly to their sponsor with a copy of the invoice to the candidate). Payment should be paid by return to secure a place on the course and no later than 10 days before the start of the course.

2. Candidate Responsibility

2.1 Once a candidate has accepted a place on a Dyslexia Action training programme they are responsible for ensuring the payment of all fees before the start of the course, even if the fees are being paid by a sponsor or other third party.

2.2 In some cases payment terms can be agreed prior to the start of the course, see Payment Methods, Section 4.

3. Payment Information

3.1 Please quote the invoice number on all correspondence and payments.

3.2 All payments must be made in Pounds Sterling (GBP).

3.3 Please note that the candidate/funding organisation is liable for all bank charges, including currency transfer charges, if sending money by BACS or from overseas.

4. Payment Methods

4.1 Payments may be made by a single credit or debit card payment, cheque payment or bank transfer (bank details are enclosed).

4.2 Dyslexia Action accepts VISA, MASTERCARD or ACCESS only. We are not able to accept any other forms of credit card.

5. Cancellation

5.1 Dyslexia Action Training and Professional Development reserves the right to cancel any programme where candidate numbers are insufficient to warrant the course taking place. In this case candidates will be offered places on alternative programmes or a full refund of fees will be made.

5.2 Candidate cancellations must be made in writing by email or by post.

5.3 The Candidate Registration and Certification Fee cannot be returned once the booking form has been received by Dyslexia Action Training and Professional Development and if a candidate subsequently cancels their place.



5.4 Cancellation of an Individual Unit Course

5.4.1 Candidates who cancel 6 working days or more before a unit course start date will not be liable for course fees. Where fees have been paid in advance, these will be refunded in full, minus the Registration and Certification Fee. However all candidates will be encouraged to defer their entry to a later date. See Section 6 below.

5.4.2 Candidates who cancel 5 working days or less before a unit course start date will be liable for the full fees including the Registration and Certification Fee. However all candidates will be encouraged to defer their entry to a later date. See Section 6 below.

5.5 Cancellation of Full Qualifications (5 Units Paid in Advance)

5.5.1 Candidates who cancel 6 working days or more before the start date of the first unit will not be liable for course fees. Where fees have been paid in advance, these will be refunded in full, minus the Registration and Certification Fee. However all candidates will be encouraged to defer their entry to a later date. See Section 6 below.

5.5.2 Candidates who cancel 5 working days or less before the course start date will be liable for the full fees for the first unit including the Registration and Certification Fee. However all candidates will be encouraged to defer their entry to a later date. See Section 6 below.

6. Deferral

6.1 Deferral is defined as not starting the course at the time expected but starting at a later date.

6.2 Unit Course Deferrals

Should a candidate wish to defer their place, on an Individual Unit Course for which they have been accepted, to a later start date then Dyslexia Action must be informed in writing at least 6 working days before the start of the course. If the deferral request is made 5 days or less before the unit start date, then Dyslexia Action reserves the right to charge the full fee for that unit.

6.3 Deferral of a Full Qualification

Should a candidate wish to defer their place on a Qualification to a later start date then the Unit Course Deferral rules apply as above.

6.4 Fees or the balance of fees will normally be held over until the next course date selected. Please note that any course fee increases will be payable on resubmission for a course. The candidate will be required to re-register for the selected course date and should contact the Admissions Office directly.

7. Withdrawal

7.1 Withdrawal is defined as a candidate leaving a course which they have started before the programme is completed.

7.2 Withdrawal before the course start date.

Candidates who wish to withdraw before a course has started should refer to the Cancellation Rules in Sections 5.4 and 5.5.

7.3 Withdrawal once a course has started.

7.3.1 Withdrawal from a Unit Course

Once a Unit course has started withdrawal is not permitted and the full course fees are payable.



7.3.2 Withdrawal from a Full Qualification 7.3.3 Once a candidate has started on a Full Qualification Course the following fee

payments apply: Withdrawal or failure of the first 2 Mandatory Units of the programme: the

balance of the remaining unit fees will be refundable less the Registration and Certification Fee which is non-refundable.

After the first three Units of the programme have been completed, the full course fees are payable and no refunds will be made.

8. Contact Details

For further help and advice on our Professional Development programmes and short courses please contact:

Dyslexia Action Training and Professional Development

Park House, Wick Road

Egham, Surrey TW20 0HH

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 01784 222347


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Unit Specifications

Introduction to Dyslexia [DACPD01]

Unit Reference Number: DACPD01

Unit Level: Level 4

Learning Time: 20 hours of online learning

Who is the course for: Classroom Teachers and Teaching Assistants in Primary and Secondary Education

Links to Professional Standards

QTS: Q18 HLTA: 8 and 10

Course Aims

This unit provides the knowledge and understanding of the effects of dyslexia on children and young people and examines the possible causes. This unit is one of two Core Units that underpin the Dyslexia Action CPD programmes and provides a good foundation to progress onto the other units in this programme

Course Content

At the end of this unit the learner will:

1. Understand how dyslexia affects children and young people.

2. Understand how children acquire the skill of reading.

3. Understand how phonological processing can affect children and young people with dyslexia.

4. Understand how difficulties with memory can affect the literacy skills of children and young people with dyslexia.

5. Understand the possible underlying causes of dyslexia.

Course Award

Dyslexia Action Unit Certificate. This unit is also a Core Unit for all CPD programmes.

Entry Requirements

Open access to Teachers and Teaching Assistants.

Course Delivery and Dates

This course is delivered through 20 hours of online learning via our Moodle Virtual Learning Environment. See the website for course dates.


http://training.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/courses/introductiontodyslexia

http://training.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/courses/introductiontodyslexia


Multisensory Teaching and Learning [DACPD02]

Unit Reference Number: DACPD02

Unit Level: Level 4

Learning Time: 30 hours of online learning

Who is the course for: Classroom Teachers and Teaching Assistants in Primary and Secondary Education

Links to Professional Standards

QTS: Q10, Q12, Q19, Q22, Q25, Q26, Q28, Q29 HLTA: 7, 8, 9, 15, 19, 20, 21, 24.

Course Aims

This unit explores the use of multisensory methods and resources across the curriculum. This unit is one of two Core Units that underpin the Dyslexia Action CPD programmes and provides a good foundation to progress onto the other units in this programme

Course Content


1. Understand the principles of multisensory teaching and learning.

2. Be able to integrate different sensory experiences to enhance learning.

3. Be able to support learners in using multisensory techniques to record their learning.

4. Be able to put together a set of multisensory resources for their own setting.

5. Be able to apply the principles of multisensory learning in a structured and cumulative way.

Course Award

Dyslexia Action Unit Certificate. This unit is also a Core Unit for all CPD programmes.

Entry Requirements





http://training.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/courses/multisensoryteachingandlearning

http://training.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/courses/multisensoryteachingandlearning


Developing Mathematical Skills in Dyslexic Learners [DACPD03] Unit Level: Level 5 Learning Time: 30 hours of online learning Who is the course for: Classroom teachers and Teaching Assistants in

Primary and Secondary Education Links to Professional Standards

QTS: Q10, Q17, Q19, Q23, Q25. HLTA: 8, 9, 10, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22.

Course Aims

Many learners with dyslexia experience difficulties with mathematics as well as literacy. This unit covers the dyslexic profile and how this may impact on mathematical development. It supports teaching staff with expertise in teaching mathematics to adapt their classroom practice to better meet the needs of learners with dyslexia. It develops the knowledge, understanding and skills to support structured, cumulative, multisensory learning in the mathematics classroom.

Course Content


1. Understand the cognitive attributes necessary to mathematical understanding.

2. Understand the difficulties that learners with dyslexia may experience in developing mathematical skills.

3. Be able to apply the principles of structured multisensory teaching in mathematics.

Course Award

Dyslexia Action Unit Certificate.

Entry Requirements





http://training.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/courses/developingmathsskillsindyslexiclearners




Supporting Study Skills in Dyslexic Learners [DACPD04] Unit Reference Number: DACPD04 Unit Level: Level 4 Learning Time: 20 hours of online learning Who is the course for: Classroom teachers and Teaching Assistants in


QTS: Q1, Q10, Q12, Q23, Q24, Q25, Q28 HLTA: 16, 22, 23, 28

Course Aims

This unit will lead to an understanding of the importance of supporting learners with dyslexia to develop study skills and recognise the particular difficulties that learners in this group might experience in note taking, note making and revision. It requires those taking this unit to know, implement and evaluate a range of strategies that can help the learner with dyslexia to develop effective study skills based on their own preferred learning styles.

Course Content


1. Understand the difficulties that learners with dyslexia may experience in developing study skills.

2. Be able to support learners with dyslexia to develop study skills.

3. Be able to review the effectiveness of support for study skills.

Course Award


Entry Requirements





http://training.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/courses/supportingstudyskillsindyslexiclearners0

http://training.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/courses/supportingstudyskillsindyslexiclearners0


Dyslexia: Supporting Individuals with Memory Weaknesses [DACPD05] Unit Reference Number: DACPD05 Unit Level: Level 4 Learning Time: 20 hours of online learning Who is the course for: Classroom teachers and Teaching Assistants in


QTS: Q18 HLTA: 8 and 10

Course Aims

Learners with dyslexia frequently experience difficulties with working verbal memory. This unit helps teaching staff to understand the different types of memory; to recognis behaviourse that may indicate problems with verbal memory; and to use strategies to support learners with weaknesses in verbal memory.

Course Content


1. Understand the different types of memory.

2. Be able to identify memory difficulties in a learner.

3. Understand the impact of memory weaknesses on learning.

4. Be able to support the learning of individuals with memory issues.

Course Award


Entry Requirements





http://training.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/courses/dyslexiasupportingindividualswithmemoryweaknesses




Developing Reading Skills for dyslexic learners in the Primary School [DACPD06] Unit Reference Number: DACPD06 Unit Level: Level 4 Learning Time: 30 hours of online learning Who is the course for: Classroom teachers and Teaching Assistants in

Primary Education Links to Professional Standards

QTS: Q10, Q12, Q18, Q19, Q25, Q27, Q28, Q29. HLTA: 1, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24.

Unit Aims

This unit is designed to increase understanding of the processes involved in developing reading skills and to provide practical ideas and strategies for use in the primary classroom.

Course Content


1. Understand the impact of dyslexia on the acquisition of reading skills.

2. Be able to identify reading behaviours.

3. Be able to provide support for developing basic reading skills.

4. Be able to provide support for developing higher reading skills.

Course Award


Entry Requirements





http://training.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/courses/developingreadingskillsfordyslexiclearnersintheprimaryschool




Developing Reading Skills for Dyslexic Learners in the Secondary School [DACPD07] Unit Reference Number: DACPD07 Unit Level: Level 4 Learning Time: 30 hours of online learning Who is the course for: Classroom teachers and Teaching Assistants in

Secondary Education Links to Professional Standards


Unit Aims

This unit is designed to increase understanding of the processes involved in developing reading skills and to provide practical ideas and strategies for use in the secondary classroom.

Course Content


1. Understand the impact of dyslexia on the acquisition of reading skills.

2. Be able to identify reading behaviours.

3. Be able to provide support for developing basic reading skills.

4. Be able to provide support for developing higher reading skills.

Course Award


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Developing Writing Skills for Dyslexic Learners in the Primary School [DACPD08] Unit Reference Number: DACPD08 Unit Level: Level 4 Learning Time: 30 hours of online learning Who is the course for: Classroom teachers and Teaching Assistants

in Primary Education Links to Professional Standards


Unit Aims

This unit helps teachers and teaching assistants understand the processes involved in developing writing skills and why learners with dyslexia may experience difficulties. The unit explores strategies, techniques and activities that teaching staff can employ to support learners in the primary classroom.

Course Content


1. Be able tomake an analysis of learners’ writing skills.

2. Be able to support learners to improve their handwriting.

3. Be able to provide support for developing writing skills.

4. Be able to provide support for developing extended writing skills

Course Award


Entry Requirements





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Developing Writing Skills for Dyslexic Learners in the Secondary School [DACPD09] Unit Reference Number: DACPD09 Unit Level: Level 4 Learning Time: 30 hours of online learning Who is the course for: Classroom teachers and Teaching Assistants in

Secondary Education Links to Professional Standards


Unit Aims

This unit helps teachers and teaching assistants understand the processes involved in developing writing skills and why learners with dyslexia may experience difficulties. The unit explores strategies, techniques and activities that teaching staff can employ to support learners in the secondary classroom.

Course Content


1. Be able to make an analysis of learners’ writing skills.

2. Be able to support learners to improve their handwriting.

3. Be able to provide support for developing writing skills.

4. Be able to provide support for developing extended writing skills

Course Award


Entry Requirements





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Supporting Dyslexic Learners to Develop a Positive Self-Image [DACPD10] Unit Reference Number: DACPD10 Unit Level: Level 4 Learning Time: 20 hours of online learning Who is the course for: Classroom teachers and Teaching Assistants

in Primary and Secondary Education Links to Professional Standards

QTS: Q1, Q4, Q10, Q18, Q20, Q28. HLTA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8.

Unit Aims

This unit develops the knowledge, skills and understanding to support learners with dyslexia to address difficulties with self-esteem and motivation. It requires demonstration of strategies to improve confidence as well as supporting learners to develop, implement and evaluate an action plan based on an understanding of preferred learning styles.

Course Content


1. Understand the importance of supporting the self-esteem and motivation of learners with dyslexia.

2. Be able to support learners with dyslexia to understand their self-esteem issues.

3. Be able to support learners with dyslexia to develop an action plan.

Course Award


Entry Requirements





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Developing Spelling Skills in Dyslexic Learners [DACPD11] Unit Reference Number: DACPD11 Unit Level: Level 4 Learning Time: 20 hours of online learning Who is the course for: Classroom teachers and Teaching Assistants


QTS: Q10, Q17, Q19, Q23, Q25, Q29. HLTA: 8, 9, 10, 17, 19, 22, 24.

Unit Aims

This unit develops the knowledge, skills and understanding for teachers and teaching assistants to support learners with dyslexia to develop spelling skills. It covers the historical influences on spelling and develops an understanding of the patterns, rules and conventions underpinning spelling. The unit requires teaching staff to be able to deploy a range of techniques to diagnose and improve spelling in learners with dyslexia.

Course Content


1. Know how English spelling has been influenced by other languages.

2. Understand how the application of rules and patterns can aid spelling.

3. Be able to support learners with dyslexia to develop phonological awareness.

4. Be able to work with learners to improve spelling skills.

Course Award


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Organising and Managing the Classroom to Support Dyslexic Learners [DACPD12] Unit Reference Number: DACPD12 Unit Level: Level 5 Learning Time: 30 hours of online learning Who is the course for: Classroom teachers and Teaching Assistants


QTS: Q5, Q6, Q8, Q9, Q10, Q19, Q20, Q25, Q29 Q30.

Unit Aims

Learners with dyslexia often need adjustments to be made to the content and delivery of lessons so that barriers to learning can be removed. Many learners with dyslexia also find personal organisation challenging and need support to develop their own strategies to promote independence. This unit will help teaching staff to develop inclusive management and organisational strategies that will benefit all those who struggle with learning and learners with dyslexia in particular.

Course Content


1. Understand the impact of organisation and management on learners with dyslexia.

2. Be able to use management and organisational strategies to those with.

3. Be able to support learners with dyslexia to develop skills in personal organisation.

4. Be able to review the effectiveness of classroom and organisational strategies in meeting the needs of learners with dyslexia.

Course Award


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