PgCert Specialist Teaching and Assessment for Dyslexia

This Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching and Assessment for Dyslexia is designed to provide educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to support students with dyslexia. The course covers a range of topics, including identification and assessment of dyslexia, teaching strategies and interventions, and best practices for supporting students with dyslexia in the classroom. The program is delivered by experienced educators and experts in the field, providing learners with practical and applicable skills that can be immediately applied in their teaching practice. This course is ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, and other educational professionals who work with students who have dyslexia or other learning difficulties.

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The course consists of four modules, each delivered over a period of several weeks. Learners will have access to a range of resources and support throughout the program, including online lectures, discussion forums, and peer-to-peer feedback. Upon completion of the course, learners will receive a Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching and Assessment for Dyslexia from Canterbury Christ Church University.

Advance Your Teaching Practice at Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University is an ideal location for this course due to its strong reputation for providing high-quality education and training programs. The university's experienced faculty and state-of-the-art facilities ensure that learners receive the best possible education and support throughout their studies. Additionally, the university's close proximity to London provides learners with access to a diverse range of educational settings and experiences.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching and Assessment for Dyslexia provides teachers and professionals in practice an opportunity to gain a professional qualification in supporting learners with dyslexia. The program has been accredited by the British Dyslexia Association as meeting the requirements for AMBDA (Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association).

This program meets the criteria for individuals to apply for the professional status of AMBDA with the British Dyslexia Association within three years of successful completion.

You will be able to complete specialist teaching and also assess children for dyslexia.

Entry to the program normally requires an honors degree (2.2 or above), or evidence of another relevant study at Level 6. For those without these qualifications, evidence showing the ability to study at level 7 will be considered. This might include evidence of reflective writing about professional development, a report of research and development work led by the applicant, and/or some critical commentary on theoretical, professional, or policy literature.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.