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Level 4 and Level 5 CPD

Unit, Award and Certificate Qualifications Awarded by Dyslexia Action

September 2012 - July 2013 Courses, v4 http://training.dyslexiaaction.org.uk

Dyslexia Action Level 4 and 5 CPD Units, Awards and Certificates, Sept 2012-July 2013 Courses, v1

© Dyslexia Action Training and Professional Development, July 2012 of 23 CPD Units and Awards Brochure Sept 12 – July 2013 v4

Table of Contents Mission Statement.............................................................................................4

About this Brochure..........................................................................................4

Who are the CPD courses for?.........................................................................5

Qualifications at Level 4 and Level 5 ...............................................................6

Entry Requirements ..........................................................................................6

International Applicants....................................................................................6

Dyslexia Guild....................................................................................................7

Dyslexia Action Units........................................................................................8

Dyslexia Action Awards....................................................................................9

Mandatory Units .................................................................................................................................9

Definition of learning time ...................................................................................................................9

Dyslexia Action Certificates ...........................................................................12

Dyslexia Action Level 5 CPD Diploma in Strategic Teaching Support for

Dyslexia and Literacy......................................................................................14

Fees and Certificates ......................................................................................15

2012/2013 Course and Certification Fees ......................................................15

Certification .....................................................................................................15

Replacement Certificates................................................................................16

2012/2013 Course Dates .................................................................................16

Previous course syllabus ...............................................................................16

Individual Unit Course Dates..........................................................................17

Awards Programme Dates..............................................................................18

Demands of the course...................................................................................20



Where will I study?..........................................................................................20

How will I be taught?.......................................................................................20

How much time will I need to devote to the course?....................................20

How will I be assessed?..................................................................................21

Will I be doing practical exercises with a learner/group of learners? .........21

Will I need to have a CRB check? ..................................................................21

What kind of technical equipment will be required for the course?............22

Minimum Hardware Requirements ...................................................................................................22

Minimum Software Requirements.....................................................................................................22

Internet Connection ..........................................................................................................................22

Email Account ..................................................................................................................................22

Application Details ..........................................................................................23

Contact Details ................................................................................................23



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".

Dyslexia Action is 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

Dyslexia Action Training and Professional Development provides training programmes for specialist teachers and other professionals. These include Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, the prestigious Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma programmes and awareness raising courses and webinars.

About this Brochure

Disclaimer

This document is subject to regular revision and replaces any earlier version produced by Dyslexia Action. Whereas every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document Dyslexia Action Training and Professional Development is unable to provide any warranty concerning the accuracy or completeness of any information contained herein and in the associated web pages. Dyslexia Action reserves the right to make changes to the information given. Applicants will receive additional, current information during the admissions process and on joining their chosen course.

Dyslexia Action reserves the right to change the content of courses.

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Explanation of Terms Candidate – The person undertaking a unit, award, certificate or diploma qualification Participant – The person who is studying on a course Learner – The pupil / student that the course participant does any practical work with CPD – Continuing Professional Development EAL – English as an Additional Language

Copyright

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permission to use any materials found within the Dyslexia Action Training and Professional Development website, please contact Dyslexia Action at the address given in the materials or on the website.

Who are the CPD courses for?

The Level 4 and Level 5 CPD courses are designed to strengthen the expertise and confidence of teachers, teaching assistants and support tutors in order to ensure the progress and achievement of children/adults with special educational needs. The courses 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 develop more strategic approaches to meet the needs of individual learners.

The Dyslexia Action online courses have been developed specifically for:

• Classroom Teachers and Teaching Assistants working, or who have recently worked, in the primary, secondary or high school education fields

• Adults employed in specialist support for people under the age of 18

• Tutors working in Further Education.

o DACPD33, 34 and 35 are particularly suitable for tutors working in Further Education and are the only units suitable for those working in Higher Education and with adults over the age of 18. For further details about these units and progression route, please see the Adults Course webpage and brochure

CPD courses allow professionals to develop their current skills and understanding and enhance these. Whilst studying the Dyslexia Action CPD courses, participants will question what currently takes place in their classroom and will learn new theories and strategies. They will learn from their fellow professionals, will share their experiences in the classroom and discuss issues via the course forums.

The courses provide flexibility for learning in a personalised way which enables studying to be fitted around personal and professional commitments. However, the CPD level 4 and 5 Unit and Awards courses are qualification courses and not awareness courses. Participants must complete the assignments and cannot be given access as ‘read only’ courses.

Participants working on their CPD come to courses with prior training in that profession. These courses do not give participants Qualified Teacher Status. They are not suitable for people volunteering in schools without any former teacher or teaching assistant training or for parents. Dyslexia Action Training and Professional Development does not currently offer a course for parents or volunteers but this is something we may offer in the future.



Qualifications at Level 4 and Level 5

The Dyslexia Action CPD units and qualifications equate to Level 4 or 5 on the QCF. The Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in the UK defines the levels 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

“Achievement at Level 5 reflects the ability to identify and use relevant understanding, methods and skills to address broadly-defined, complex problems. It includes taking responsibility for planning and developing courses of action as well as exercising autonomy and judgement within broad parameters. It also reflects understanding of different perspectives, approaches or schools of thoughts and the reasoning behind them”2

The CPD courses are not currently accredited at Level 4 and 5 but during 2012/2013, Dyslexia Action expects to move many of its qualifications on to the UK Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and this will allow participants on these units to use them as exemptions to QCF and other qualifications.

Entry Requirements Applicants should:

• Be teachers, teaching assistants or support tutors, with recent and relevant experience of working in an educational setting

• Be UK citizens, who are normally resident in the UK

• Normally be qualified to level 3 (‘A’ level) on the UK qualifications framework.2 Teaching assistants without a qualification at Level 3, but with relevant experience, will also be considered.

• Have a minimum English language ability level such as Cambridge 1st Certificate Grade B (see http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/general-english/fce.html ), TOEFL 550 points (see http://www.ets.org/toefl/ )or IELTS 5.5 (see http://www.ielts.org/default.aspx )

International Applicants If you are an international applicant you should enrol on the Dyslexia Action International Programme as this may be more appropriate to your needs. See ‘International Courses’ on the Training website for further details at http://training.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/ . International applicants are currently residing overseas and will be either:

UK citizens or permanent residents of the United Kingdom residing and working overseas OR Non-UK citizens/residents working in an international (English language speaking) educational setting overseas.

1 Ofqual: Regulatory Arrangements for the Qualifications and Credit Framework August 2008 Annex E

2 http://www.ofqual.gov.uk/files/Regulatory_arrangements_QCF_August08.pdf p47



Dyslexia Guild

All course participants are encouraged to become members of The Dyslexia Action Guild, a membership network and professional association for practitioners in Dyslexia and SpLD.

The Dyslexia Guild is the professional membership association of Dyslexia Action; members include teachers, assessment practitioners and graduates of the Postgraduate programmes. The Guild maintains the National Training and Resource Centre for Dyslexia and SpLD and provides a wide range of benefits to members. These include online resources, a vibrant and topical journal, Dyslexia Review, as well as an e-newsletter. Guild members are able to renew their Assessment Practising Certificate through the association and meet annually to network at the Summer Conference. See: http://training.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/guild

Course participants are invited to become Associate Members of the Dyslexia Guild at registration. Membership benefits include:

• Information Resources provided through the Dyslexia Action Library

• An electronic library catalogue and e-book resources (from September 2012)

• An enquiry service provided by the Librarian

• Dyslexia Review (3 issues per year). Online back issues are currently available on Moodle

• An online newsletter (Guild Gallery)

• Discounted attendance at the annual Summer Conference for Guild members and other specialists

• Discounts on the purchase of materials and resources through the Dyslexia Action Shop and other specialist providers (see website for details)



Dyslexia Action Units The Dyslexia Action Level 4 and 5 CPD Programme consists of 15 unit courses:

Unit Code Unit Level

Unit Title Hours of Learning Time*

DACPD21 4 Introduction to Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties 20

DACPD22 4 Structured, Cumulative Multisensory Tuition for Learners with Dyslexia

30

DACPD23 5 Developing Mathematical Skills in Learners with Dyslexia 30

DACPD24 5 Supporting Study Skills in Learners with Dyslexia 30

DACPD25 4 Dyslexia: Supporting Individuals with Memory Weaknesses 20

DACPD26 4 Developing Reading Skills in Learners with Dyslexia 30

DACPD27# 5 Structured, Multisensory Strategies to Support Mathematical Development in Learners with Dyslexia

30

DACPD28 4 Developing Writing Skills in Learners with Dyslexia 30

DACPD29 5 Developing Literacy Skills in English as an Additional Language (EAL) Learners with Dyslexia

30

DACPD30 4 Supporting Learners with Dyslexia to Develop a Positive Self-Image

20

DACPD31 5 Developing Spelling Skills in Learners with Dyslexia 20

DACPD32 5 Dyslexia: An International Perspective 20

DACPD33 4 Understanding Dyslexia and Co-occurrence in Adults 20

DACPD34 4 Literacy and Numeracy Skills and the Adult Learner with Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties

30

DACPD35 4 Adapting to the Needs of the Adult Learner with Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties in Different Settings

30

*Learning time is defined as the time taken by participants at the level of the unit, on average, to complete the learning outcomes of the unit to the standard determined by the assessment criteria.3

Participants can register to study individual units or 2 / 3 units within an Award.

#The Mathematical Development Unit course, DACPD27, is only offered to participants who have successfully completed DACPD23.

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.

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Dyslexia Action Awards

Mandatory Units

All units are mandatory within an Award qualification. There are no optional units.

Definition of learning time

Learning time is defined as the time taken by participants at the level of the unit, on average, to complete the learning outcomes of the unit to the standard determined by the assessment criteria.4

Award 1: Level 4 CPD Award in Perspectives on Dyslexia Hours of Learning Time

Mandatory Units All units must be passed.

DACPD21 Introduction to Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties 20

DACPD25 Dyslexia: Supporting Individuals with Memory Weaknesses 20

DACPD22 Structured, Cumulative Multisensory Tuition for Learners with Dyslexia

30

Total 70

NB This was also 2012 Summer School 1

Award 2: Level 4 CPD Award in Developing Literacy Skills in Learners with Dyslexia

Hours of Learning Time


DACPD26 Developing Reading Skills in Learners with Dyslexia 30

DACPD28 Developing Writing Skills in Learners with Dyslexia 30

DACPD31 Developing Spelling Skills in Learners with Dyslexia 20

Total 80

Award 3: Level 5 CPD Award in Supporting Learners with Dyslexia Hours of Learning Time


DACPD30 Supporting Learners with Dyslexia to Develop a Positive Self-Image 20

DACPD24 Supporting Study Skills in Learners with Dyslexia 30

DACPD29 Developing Literacy Skills in English as an Additional Language Learners with Dyslexia

30

Total 80





Award 4: Level 5 CPD Award in Supporting Mathematical Development in Learners with Dyslexia



DACPD23 Developing Mathematical Skills in Learners with Dyslexia 30

DACPD27* Structured, Multisensory Strategies to Support Mathematical Development in Learners with Dyslexia

30

Total 60 The only unit that requires access to a learner for practical elements is DACPD27 Structured, Multisensory Strategies to Support Mathematical Development in Learners with Dyslexia The learner you select for the practical exercises should be aged between 6 and 16. If you work in FE your learner can be aged between 16 and18. The learner(s) selected should be underachieving in maths. A formal diagnosis of dyslexia is not a requirement. *Note that this unit is only available to those who have successfully completed DACPD23.

Award 5: Level 4 CPD Award in Understanding and Supporting the Needs of Adults with Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties



DACPD33 Understanding Dyslexia and Co-occurrence in Adults 20

DACPD34 Literacy and Numeracy Skills and the Adult Learner with Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties

30

DACPD35 Adapting to the Needs of the Adult Learner with Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties in Different Settings

30

Total 80


Participants who successfully complete the Level 4 CPD Award in Understanding and Supporting the Needs of Adults with Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties may also apply to study the Adults’ Certificate Course. Participants who are interested in the this programme should see the Adults’ programme webpage and brochure for further information.



Award 6: Level 5 CPD Award in Dyslexia, Co-occurrence and English as an Additional Language: an International Perspective



DACPD21 Introduction to Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties 20

DACPD32 Dyslexia: An International Perspective 20

DACPD29 Developing Literacy Skills for English as an Additional Language Learners with Dyslexia

30

Total 70



Dyslexia Action Certificates Dyslexia Action Awards build up into Level 4 or Level 5 CPD Certificate qualifications. Each Certificate is made up of two Awards (each of five or six mandatory units). All units must be passed to gain a Certificate qualification.

There are two possible pathways to gaining a certificate, either by enrolling for separate awards or by completing individual units.

When working on CPD Awards there may be different tutors for each unit within the Award.

Level 4 CPD Certificate in Supporting Literacy in Learners with Dyslexia Hours of Learning Time

Award 1: Level 4 CPD Award in Perspectives on Dyslexia 70


80

Total 150

Level 5 CPD Certificate in Curriculum Wide Support for Learners with Dyslexia Hours of Learning Time

Award 3: Level 5 CPD Award in Supporting Learners with Dyslexia 80


60

Total 140

Level 4 CPD Certificate in Supporting Learners with Dyslexia Hours of Learning Time

Award 1: Level 4 CPD Award in Perspectives on Dyslexia 70

Award 3: Level 5 CPD Award in Supporting Learners with Dyslexia 80

Total 150



Level 5 CPD Certificate in Developing Literacy and Numeracy Skills in Learners with Dyslexia



80


60

Total 140

Level 5 CPD Certificate in Supporting International Learners with Dyslexia Hours of Learning Time


80


70

Total

150



Level 5 CPD Certificate in Curriculum Wide Support for Learners with Dyslexia

Approx 13 months

(14 credits)

Dyslexia Action Level 5 CPD Diploma in Strategic Teaching Support for Dyslexia and Literacy The Dyslexia Action Level 5 CPD Diploma Programme is a progression pathway that allows participants to progress from Awards to Certificates and then to a Diploma Qualification.

Participants must successfully complete all units within the Certificate courses in order to study the Level 5 CPD Certificate in Strategic Teaching Support for Dyslexia and Literacy.

The Level 5 CPD Certificate in Strategic Teaching Support for Dyslexia and Literacy course is only available via a ‘fast track’ route; studying intensively over a period of about eight months with no break between the units. You will not be able to sign up for these units separately. See the separate brochure for full details.

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Level 4 CPD Certificate in Supporting Literacy in Learners with Dyslexia

Approx 14-15 months

(15 credits)

Level 5 CPD Certificate in Strategic Teaching Support for Dyslexia and Literacy

8 months intensive course

(13 credits)

Level 5 CPD Diploma in Strategic Teaching Support for Dyslexia and Literacy

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Fees and Certificates

2012/2013 Course and Certification Fees

Course Paid in full before the start of the course

Individual Unit Course £225

Level 4 or 5 CPD Award of 2 Units £430

Level 4 or 5 CPD Award of 3 Units £645

Level 5 CPD Certificate in Strategic Teaching Support for Dyslexia and Literacy

£1,350

These course fees will be honoured until July 2013.

See the website for financial terms and conditions.

Certification Participants who successfully complete an individual unit qualification will receive a Dyslexia Action Unit Certificate.

Participants who complete sufficient individual units to make up an Award, Certificate or Diploma qualification will receive a Dyslexia Action Certificate and Transcript showing the units within the qualification. No certificate will be issued for the Level 5 CPD Certificate in Strategic Teaching Support as successful completion of this course will give you the Level 5 CPD Diploma in Strategic Teaching Support for Dyslexia and Literacy. A certificate and transcript will be issued for the Diploma qualification.

Participants may request additional Dyslexia Action Unit Certificates however a charge of £25 plus postage, per individual certificate, will be made. Participants who fail to complete all units of an Award, Certificate or Diploma, will receive a Dyslexia Action Unit Certificate for each unit they have passed that does not comprise an Award or Certificate.



Replacement Certificates A qualification certificate is an important and valuable document and holders of Dyslexia Action awards should be aware that it is their responsibility to ensure the safe keeping of original documents. The loss or destruction of a qualification certificate is considered a serious matter.

Should a certificate be lost an award holder must complete a Replacement Certificate Application Form in full and provide detailed information surrounding the circumstances of their loss. There will be a charge of £25 plus postage for a replacement certificate to be issued. For further details and an application form contact: [email protected] or write to: CPD Replacement Certificates Dyslexia Action Park House Wick Road Egham TW20 0HH

2012/2013 Course Dates Syllabus Start Date: September 2012

Syllabus End Date: August 2015 (courses within this syllabus must be commenced before this date)

Syllabus Completion Date: August 2016

Previous course syllabus

Participants who have started CPD courses prior to the 2012-2013 syllabus can complete qualifications from the previous syllabus within the academic year 2012-2013 but will study the updated versions of the unit courses.

From September 2013 participants will be transferred to the new syllabus. Units that have been successfully completed on the previous 2011-2012 syllabus will be classed as exemptions towards the qualifications on the new syllabus.



Individual Unit Course Dates Dyslexia Action Training and Professional Development reserves the right to change course start dates and/or schedules subject to numbers.

Course Code Title of Unit Course Unit Course Dates

DACPD21 Introduction to Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties

5 Sep, 7 Nov 2012, 16 Jan, 20 Mar, 22 May 2013

DACPD22 Structured, Cumulative Multisensory Tuition for Learners with Dyslexia

5 Sep 2012 16 Jan, 20 Mar, 22 May 2013

DACPD23 Developing Mathematical Skills in Learners with Dyslexia

7 Nov 2012, 6 Feb, 22 May 2013

DACPD24 Supporting Study Skills in Learners with Dyslexia 5 Sep 2012, 16 Jan, 8 May 2013

DACPD25 Dyslexia: Supporting Individuals with Memory Weaknesses

7 Nov 2012, 16 Jan, 20 Mar, 22 May 2013

DACPD26 Developing Reading Skills in Learners with Dyslexia

7 Nov 2012, 6 Mar 2013

DACPD27# Structured, Multisensory Strategies to Support Mathematical Development in Learners with

6 Feb, 22 May 2013

DACPD28 Developing Writing Skills in Learners with Dyslexia 16 Jan, 8 May 2013

DACPD29 Developing Literacy Skills in English as an Additional Language Learners with Dyslexia

5 Sep 2012, 20 Mar, 29 May 2013

DACPD30 Supporting Learners with Dyslexia to Develop a Positive Self-Image

7 Nov 2012, 6 Mar 2013

DACPD31 Developing Spelling Skills in Learners with Dyslexia

7 Nov 2012, 20 Mar 2013

DACPD32 Dyslexia: An International Perspective 7 Nov 2012, 16 Jan, 20 Mar, 22 May 2013

DACPD33 Understanding Dyslexia and Co-occurrence in Adults

7 Nov 2012, 16 Jan, 8 May 2013

DACPD34 Literacy and Numeracy Skills and the Adult Learner with Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties

16 Jan, 20 Mar 2013

DACPD35 Adapting to the Needs of the Adult Learner with Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties in Different Settings

20 Mar, 22 May 2013

* Please note that an induction course is released to all participants a fortnight before the unit start date to help participants prepare for studying an online course with Dyslexia Action. Tutor support is available during the induction phase.

#The Mathematical Development Unit course, DACPD27, is only offered to participants who have successfully completed DACPD23.



Awards Programme Dates

Please note the following points carefully:

• For all courses an induction course is released to all participants a fortnight before the unit start date to help participants prepare for studying an online course with Dyslexia Action. Tutor support is available during the induction phase.

• If you sign up for a 2 or 3 unit Award, the study dates within the Award are fixed as in the tables below. Once you have selected an Award start date, you must keep to the schedule for that start date. If candidates wish to 'mix and match' unit dates, then units must be booked individually and not as a CPD Award.

• Dyslexia Action Training and Professional Development reserves the right to change course start dates and/or schedules subject to numbers.

Award 1: Level 4 CPD Award in Perspectives on Dyslexia

Start date of Level 4 CPD Award

Dates for DACPD21 Dates for DACPD25 Dates for DACPD22

5 Sep 2012 5 Sep-17 Oct 2012 7 Nov-19 Dec 2012 16 Jan-27 Feb 2013

7 Nov 2012 7 Nov-19 Dec 2012 16 Jan-27 Feb 2013 20 Mar-1 May 2013

16 Jan 2013 16 Jan-27 Feb 2013 20 Mar-1 May 2013 22 May-3 Jul 2013

20 Mar 2013 20 Mar-1 May 2013 22 May-3 Jul 2013 Sept 2013, date to be confirmed





6 Mar 2013 6 Mar-17 Apr 2013 8 May-19 Jun 2013 Sept 2013, date to be confirmed

Award 3: Level 5 CPD Award in Supporting Learners with Dyslexia




6 Mar 2013 6 Mar-17 Apr 2013 8 May-19 Jun 2013 Sept 2013, date to be confirmed





Dates for DACPD23 Dates for DACPD27

7 Nov 2012 7 Nov-19 Dec 2012 6 Feb-20 Mar 2013

6 Feb 2013 6 Feb-20 Mar 2013 22 May-3 Jul 2013

Award 5: Level 4 CPD Award in Understanding and Supporting the Needs of Adults with Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties




16 Jan 2013 16 Jan-27 Feb 2013 20 Mar-1 May 2013 22 May-3 July 2013





16 Jan 2013 16 Jan-27 Feb 2013 20 Mar-1 May 2013 29 May-10 Jul 2013



Demands of the course The Dyslexia Action CPD programme is a Level 4 and 5 programme. Although the courses are delivered through online learning, enabling a flexible form of study, candidates will need to develop good personal time management and to prepare the study skills relevant to e-learning. Candidates will require a quiet and clear space in which to work. Candidates will need to be able to balance the demands of their studies with existing work and home commitments in order the gain the qualification.

These courses are managed by tutors who will be expecting participants to fully engage with the course from the outset.

Candidates can choose whether they would like to work on one unit at a time with a break between units or whether to take a Level 4 or 5 CPD Award and work to fixed starting dates for the two or three unit courses. In either case participants on Level 4 and 5 Awards will study one unit at a time.

It is possible to continue on to the next unit of the Award course without having received the final grade for your previous unit.

Where will I study?

The CPD programme uses the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) known as Moodle as the method of delivery. The core curriculum is delivered by means of a range of e-learning resources. These include presentations, articles, exercises, videos and follow-up activities and tasks for participants to carry out.

How will I be taught?

Participants will be supported by a tutor who is an experienced practitioner in the field of dyslexia. Participants also work together with their fellow participants on the course via contributions to discussions on Moodle forums. This enables all those involved to develop a community of learning with each other and with tutors.

How much time will I need to devote to the course?

Each CPD unit course needs 20 – 30 hours of study over a period of 5-6 weeks with unit assignments due in after 5 weeks. Learning hours include study time, online discussion, work with learner(s) (for DACPD27 only) and working on the assignment portfolio. Participants can expect to spend several hours a week online, even if they download materials and work offline.

Participants on Level 4 and 5 CPD Awards (dates are set for each unit) will study one unit at a time with a short break between unit courses.



How will I be assessed?

Assignments will be submitted to the tutor via Moodle by the given deadline date. Each unit has an assignment portfolio for participants to work through. The assignment portfolio has been designed to allow participants to extract the key points of the unit materials without having to write extensive answers. The portfolio contains different exercises, consisting of short answers, filling in tables and writing personal responses or reflections.

Participants who do not successfully complete a unit within an Award course may continue studying the other units within the Award but will have to pay to study the unit again if they wish to gain the Award qualification.

Will I be doing practical exercises with a learner/group of learners?

There is only one unit which requires participants to work with learners on practical elements. This is:

DACPD27 Structured, Multisensory Strategies to Support Mathematical Development in Learners with Dyslexia

Note that this unit is only available to those who have successfully completed DACPD23 The learner you select for the practical exercises should be aged between 6 and 16. If you work in FE your learner can be aged between 16 and18. The learner(s) selected should be underachieving in maths. A formal diagnosis of dyslexia is not a requirement.

This gives the opportunity to integrate theory with practice. English must be the language the learners predominantly use in school to access the curriculum. Learners who are struggling with English as an additional language are not suitable for practical elements. It is the responsibility of participants to select suitable learners to work with.

Will I need to have a CRB check?

As a Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Disclosure is a requirement for working with children and young people, the person you choose to use for any practical teaching (a requirement of unit course DACPD27) should be someone within your school or workplace, where you will already have a CRB Enhanced Disclosure. 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 £60. You should allow AT LEAST 6 WEEKS to process any CRB application and this must be in place before any face to face work with a learner. Please visit www.crb.gov.uk for further information.

We reserve the right to request this information from you or to terminate a programme where we feel it is not in the interests of the learner to continue. Dyslexia Action Training and Professional Development will not assume responsibility nor will accept liability incurred as a result of any participant or learner being engaged in this programme.



What kind of technical equipment will be required for the course? You will need regular access to the Internet and a personal (home not work) email (see further details below) in order to access the teaching materials and participate in the programme. This is because the main elements of the course are distributed via the Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle) over the Internet. Participants can expect to spend several hours a week online, even if they download materials and work offline.

Minimum Hardware Requirements

To access our virtual learning environment, any computer capable of browsing the internet will suffice. Most participants have no problems accessing course materials using an Apple Mac Computer. However please note that we are unable to offer technical support for such users.

Minimum Software Requirements

You will need to use an office suite such as Microsoft Office or the free Open Office (or any other software capable of saving documents in formats compatible with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel). You will also need a PDF viewer such as Adobe Reader or FoxIT (downloadable free) and multimedia player (free VLC recommended).

Internet Connection

A cable or DSL Broadband connection is highly recommended. Mobile broadband varies widely depending on location but when reliable, it can be used to access most content including live webinars. Note that many mobile broadband providers impose limits on monthly data usage. You can expect to use 3-5GB a month. Moodle can be accessed via dial-up, although larger files will take some time to download and most multi-media content may not be streamed live. Any modern web browser is acceptable but Firefox is strongly recommended. Internet Explorer version 6 or below is no longer supported and may result in incompatibilities.

Email Account

Participants will need to have their own personal home email account. This should not be a private work email account. Dyslexia Action cannot communicate with participants or register them on Moodle except via a personal email account. Please note that you must not register on Moodle VLE or use an email account during the course that is shared with colleagues or family members; this would contravene the requirements of the Data Protection Act. Participants who do not have a personal email address at the start of the course must set up a personal account straight away. This is easy to do and is free with Googlemail, Yahoo or the Internet Service Provider of your broadband. Please note we do not accept hotmail accounts due to the many incidents of scam emails.



Application Details Please note that it is only possible to submit applications online 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 a forgotten password or username later by asking to have them sent to the email address you registered with us).

To apply please follow the instructions below:

1. Navigate to the Units or Awards course page and click on the application link for your chosen start date. Please have your credit or debit card to hand.

2. Complete the registration process including payment (fees must be paid in full before the start of the course)

NB - The only payment method is via debit or credit card via the online application form.

3. Once you have successfully completed the registration process you will receive an automatic email confirming your registration. Your application will be checked for suitability and, if successful, you will receive a confirmation email that you have a place on the course.

Contact Details Dyslexia Action Training and Professional Development CPD Courses Admissions Office

Email: [email protected]

Website: training.dyslexiaaction.org.uk

Tel: + 44 (0)1784 222 304

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