Specialist Literacy SpLD MEd, Teacher/Practitioner Assessor Training Level 7 Application Form

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When you are offered a place on the course you will be emailed with further details of how to register online for your first module and make your payment.

Contact Details

Professional Programme Administrator

Email Address	pgmail@dyslexiaaction.org.uk
Telephone	+44 (0)1273 358080 or +44(0)1784 222304
Website	dyslexiaaction.org.uk/postgraduate-level-qualifications-spld/
Address	Dyslexia Action Training and Professional Development Centurion House London Road Staines-upon-Thames TW18 4AX

Course Details
Start dates for this programme can be found in the Start Dates and Fees section in the following page:

https://dyslexiaaction.org.uk/postgraduate-level-qualifications-spld/

Please select the date you wish to enroll onto the programme:
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Do you currently hold an eligible Level 7 Specialist SpLD Teacher/Practitioner qualification?*

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Which course are you applying for?*

Postgraduate Certificate: Specialist Teaching for Literacy-Related DifficultiesPostgraduate Diploma: Specialist Assessment and Teaching for Literacy-Related DifficultiesMEd in Professional Practice in Dyslexia and Literacy Route 1MEd in Professional Practice in Dyslexia and Literacy Route 2
Which course are you applying for?*

Postgraduate Certificate: Specialist Teaching for Literacy-Related DifficultiesPostgraduate Diploma: Specialist Assessment and Teaching for Literacy-Related DifficultiesMEd in Professional Practice in Dyslexia and Literacy Route 1MEd in Professional Practice in Dyslexia and Literacy Route 2Postgraduate Certificate: Specialist Assessment for Literacy-Related Difficulties

Course	DAPP21-01	DAPP21-02	DAPP21-03	DAPP21-04	M12	M02A	M05C	Credits
Postgraduate Certificate: Specialist Teaching for Literacy-Related Difficulties	✅	✅						60
Postgraduate Diploma: Specialist Assessment and Teaching for Literacy-Related Difficulties	✅	✅	✅	✅				120
MEd in Professional Practice in Dyslexia and Literacy Route 1	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅			180
MEd in Professional Practice in Dyslexia and Literacy Route 2	✅	✅			✅	✅	✅	180
Postgraduate Certificate: Specialist Assessment for Literacy-Related Difficulties*			✅	✅				60

*only applicable to applicants who are already qualified as a specialist teacher

Module Code	Module Name
DAPP21-01	Literacy Acquisition – Underpinning Theory
DAPP21-02	Specialist Literacy Teaching - Linking Theory to Practice
DAPP21-03	Psychometric Assessment of Literacy-Related Difficulties
DAPP21-04	Psychometric Assessment of Cognitive Processing
M12	Enquiry Based SEND Practice Module (Real Training)
M02A	Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing – CCET (Real Training)
M05C	Dyslexia: Professional Report Writing (Real Training)

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English Language

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Is English your first language?*

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What is your first language?*
Was your first degree studied in English?*

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Please indicate how many years you have spent studying English:*
Please provide details of your English Language qualifications and information about any English language test taken. Please tell us about each sub-test result, if relevant, one at a time.

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Qualifications

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⚠️ If you are applying for the Postgraduate Certificate - Specialist Assessment for Literacy-Related Difficulties, you should also upload your SpLD Teaching Certificate/Transcript with your application.
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Application Statement
How do you hope this course will develop your skills and knowledge?*

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How will your existing academic skills help you in working at Masters level?*

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Do you have any prior experience of e-learning and how do you feel about this aspect of the course?*

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How will this course help you meet your personal / career aims in the future?*

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Teaching practice and assessment administrations must be undertaken within a managed educational setting i.e., a government registered school, college or other government registered educational setting. Please indicate the setting you plan to carry out your teaching placement in.*

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Application Essay
This is a Master’s level course and you are asked to submit an essay with your application to show that you are aware of the level and style of writing required. The essay title is:

"What is the importance of cultural capital in education?"

Please write the essay following these guidelines:

● The essay must be no more than 1000 words in length.
● Write in an academic style, using the third person only.
● You will be expected to show that you have referred to books, articles and web pages for reference.
● Cite all references used at the end of the essay.
● Check for paragraphing, spelling and grammatical errors.
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Specialist Literacy SpLD MEd, Teacher/Practitioner Assessor Training Level 7 Application Form

Contact Details

Course Details

Personal Details

English Language

Qualifications

Teaching Qualifications

Application Statement

References

Application Essay

Terms, Conditions, and Declarations