OCR Level 5 Certificate in Teaching Learners with SpLD( Dyslexia)

NEXT COURSE STARTS FEBRUARY 2009- FUNDED PLACES AVAILABLE

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

The qualification aims to develop candidates’ skills and knowledge and to recognise their achievements in a practical way that is relevant to the work context. It is anticipated that much of the practical evidence required to meet the assessment requirements of the qualifications will be naturally occurring.

These qualifications have been accepted by the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Authority (QCDA) for inclusion in the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

Entry Criteria

The Level 5 Certificate is designed primarily to provide a route for continued professional development for teachers working with learners with specific learning difficulties in literacy and numeracy acquisition. These difficulties may also affect communication and interaction
The target group is likely to include:
• classroom teachers and learning support staff in schools
• learning support tutors and trainers in FE and/or basic skills training
• qualified teachers who work as independent practitioners
• learning support tutors in HE institutions
• Speech and Language Therapists and other health professionals working in an educational setting
• Chartered/graduate psychologists

Candidates should hold a level 3 qualification plus a level 2 English Language
qualification or above.

All candidates will be required to attend an interview, and complete a diagnostic test.

Course Content

Unit 1: Special educational needs policy and context
Unit 2: Assessing learners with dyslexia
Unit 3: Teaching learners with dyslexia
Unit 4: Teaching methods and reflective practice

Teaching Practice

Candidates are required to deliver learning support for a minimum of 18 hours. These 18 hours are divided between two learners, one learner with literacy difficulties and one learner with literacy and numeracy difficulties.
The learners must be within one phase of education (primary, secondary or post 16) but from two different key stages or FE levels/HE levels.
Candidates will be required to arrange their own teaching practice.

Location

dittas evening courses are held at Ravensbourne Business Centre, Keston, Kent.
Ravensbourne Business Centre has plenty of parking and is close to Orpington, Hayes and Bromley South Railway stations.
Details on location and directions to Ravensbourne Business Centre can be found at http://www.ravensbourne.biz/directions.html

Intensive Holiday Courses

Intensive Holiday Courses
dittas also run intensive holiday courses which are held in Central and South London.
Please email dittas_spld courses for details of current course timings and location.

Progression

On successful completion of the OCR Level 5 Certificate in Teaching Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties candidates may progress to the OCR Level 7 Certificate/Diploma in Assessing and Teaching Learners with Specific
Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia). Candidates achieving the OCR Level 5 in Teaching Students with SpLD are eligible to apply for Approved Teacher Status with the BDA.

Fee

If you are a qualified teacher working within a state school you may be eligible for government funding.
For full fee paying candidates the L5 Bromley course costs £2200 and the Holiday Intensive is £2900.
Candidates will be required to purchase set course texts costing approximately £90.