OCR Certificate in Teaching Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) - Level 5
Introduction
The OCR Level 5 Certificate in Teaching Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) has been developed to recognise candidates’ skills, knowledge and understanding of the Special Educational Needs sector and their ability to deliver effective teaching sessions to learners with specific learning difficulties (Dyslexia) affecting literacy and numeracy.
Target Group
The qualification would be appropriate for teachers and other professionals working within one phase of educational provision – primary, secondary or adult (post 16), who work with learners experiencing significant difficulties with the acquisition and development of literacy and (basic) numeracy skills.
Entry Requirements
The qualification is designed primarily for qualified and practising teachers and other professionals who hold recognised professional qualifications.
Candidates should possess an appropriate level of learning support experience and should have unrestricted access to appropriate teaching and assessment practice.
Course Content
This course aims to, amongst other purposes:
- Develop candidates’ understanding of specific learning difficulties (Dyslexia) affecting learning and cognition
- Develop candidates’ understanding of the context of learning and of the national and regional policies which affect SEN policies and provision within their own work place
- Develop candidates’ abilities to identify and assess the needs of learners with specific learning difficulties, using observation and evidence-based assessment and develop candidates’ abilities to plan, deliver, review and evaluate effective teaching programmes for learners with specific learning difficulties, both in individual and small group settings
- To develop candidates’ ability to work with others in supporting learners with specific learning difficulties
Progression Opportunities
Progression onto Level 7 Certificate and Diploma
Key Facts
Campus: Hereford
Duration: 1 year
Attendance: Part-time
Course Fees:
£645
Application:
HCT Application Form
Contact: Lis Bates
0800 032 1986
enquiries@hct.ac.uk
