Gateway Qualifications
Level 5
QN: 603/4630/9
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Gateway Qualifications Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with Dyslexia, Specific Learning Differences and Barriers to Literacy
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Gateway Qualifications. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 110 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
Gateway Qualifications
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
110 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assessing the needs of individuals with dyslexia and/or other specific learning differences and barriers to literacy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assess need for referral of individuals with dyslexia and/or other specific learning differences and barriers to literacy.
- Be able to assess literacy and numeracy skills of individuals experiencing difficulties associated with dyslexia and/or other specific learning differences.
- Be able to interpret test results and observations of individuals’ behaviour and responses during assessment.
- Be able to match outcomes of assessment to expected standards.
2
Evaluation of teaching and learning programmes for individuals with dyslexia and/or other specific learning differences
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to evaluate own lessons for individuals with dyslexia and/or other specific learning difficulties at different stages of education in one- to-one and/or group settings.2.
- Be able to evaluate the progress of individuals with dyslexia and/ or other specific learning differences at different stages of education against programme targets.3.
- Understand factors influencing the outcomes of teaching and learning programmes for individuals with dyslexia and/ or other specific learning differences at different stages of education.4.
- Be able to use evaluation to inform subsequent teaching and learning programmes for individuals with dyslexia/specific learning difficulties at different stages of education.5.
- Understand the content and importance of assessments by specialist educators.6.
- Be able to communicate the skills, roles and responsibilities of others involved in the education of individuals and/or other specific learning differences in current/chosen setting, including parents.7.
- Be able to demonstrate competency in teaching using a range of assistive and contextual technology.
3
Planning and teaching learning programmes for individuals with dyslexia and/or other specific learning differences and barriers to literacy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan lessons for individuals with dyslexia and/or other specific learning differences and barriers to literacy at different stages of education in one-to-one and/or group settings, based on previous background information and assessment data.
- Be able to communicate planned programmes and their implications to others involved in the education of individuals.
- Be able to deliver Special Educational Needs learning programmes.
- Be able to encourage individuals with dyslexia and/or other specific learning differences and barriers to literacy to learn independently.
- Be able to demonstrate competency in teaching using a range of assistive and contextual technology.
4
Understand the context of legislation and guidance with regards to special educational needs and equality in relation to dyslexia and/or other specific learning differences and barriers to literacy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Special Educational Needs and Equality national legislation, policies and procedures in the context of dyslexia and/or other specific learning differences and barriers to literacy.
- Understand how national Special Educational Needs and Equality legislation is implemented locally.
- Understand how to work within professional and ethical frameworks.
- Understand dyslexia, specific learning difficulties and barriers to learning.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4630/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Gateway Qualifications
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2019