Northern Ireland Dyslexia Centre
17a Upper Newtownards Road
Belfast BT4 3HT
Tel: 028 9065 4670
email: info@nidyslexiacentre.co.uk
John C A Clarke MA MEd BA PGCE
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Part-time Course
OCR LEVEL 5 DIPLPOMA IN TEACHING LEARNERS
WITH SPECIFIC LEARNING DIFFICULTIES (DYSLEXIA)
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John C A Clarke MA Med BA PGCE
Northern Ireland Dyslexia Centre
17a Upper Newtownards Road
BELFAST BT4 3HT
OCR LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN TEACHING LEARNERS WITH
SPECIFIC LEARNING DIFFICULTIES (DYSLEXIA) 2014-15
The course is planned to begin in September 2014.
Classes are normally held on Wednesday evenings from 5pm to 7.30 pm. This may
be altered. An additional hour of tutorial support will be added each evening,
beginning later in the first term.
Classes will be held in the Dyslexia Centre at 17a Upper Newtownards Road Belfast.
Observed teaching sessions may take place at NIDC premises, where possible, at
times to be arranged: otherwise they are presented on video.
The fee for the one year course is presently £1750; payment as follows:
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a non-returnable deposit of £250 on offer of a place with two further equal
instalments
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first instalment to be paid on enrolment
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final instalment to be paid at the beginning of the second term.
A Registration fee and a Certification fee (upon successful completion) are
payable to OCR: together these amount to approximately £180.
Enquiries should be directed to the Northern Ireland Dyslexia Centre:
Tel: 028 90 654670.
email: info@nidyslexiacentre.co.uk
John C A Clarke MA MEd BA PGCE
OCR LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN TEACHING LEARNERS WITH
DYSLEXIA / SPECIFIC LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
The Northern Ireland Dyslexia Centre is offering this course in 2014/15.
This is a fully professional, competence-based qualification.
Study extends over the academic year with a minimum of 70 hours of lectures, seminars and
workshops. Central to the award is a teaching practice element.
Centre experience of delivering this and related OCR qualifications extends over 15 years.
Target Group
Teachers and other professionals working within one phase of educational provision – primary,
secondary or adult (post-16), who support learners experiencing significant difficulties with the
acquisition and development of literacy and (basic) numeracy skills.
The course will enable candidates to:
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Identify and assess the needs of Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties
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Plan, deliver, review and evaluate teaching programmes in both individual and
small group settings
Candidates should be qualified and practising teachers, or other professionals who hold
recognised professional qualifications, with appropriate learning support experience.
Applications are invited from:
Classroom Teachers / Learning Support Staff
Learning Support Tutors / Trainers in FE / HE
Qualified Teachers working independently
Speech and Language Therapists
Further information can be found on-line at www.ocr.org.uk, under OCR Level 5
Diploma,Tutor’s Handbook, or by contacting John Clarke at 028 9065 4670.
OCR Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with SpLD (Dyslexia)
Unit Overview
Unit 1: Understanding Special Educational Needs policy and context in relation to
dyslexia / specific learning difficulties
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Element 1: Demonstrate Knowledge and understanding of national and regional
legislation & practice affecting SEN with reference to SpLD (Dyslexia)
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Element 2: Understand the role of specialist educators within a multiprofessional team
Assessment
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Element 1.1- a report of 3000 words demonstrating knowledge of local and
national policies & how these have impacted on own teaching
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Element 1.2 – 2 descriptions of 2000 words each of how 2 specialist reports
might inform understanding of 2 learners’ needs
Unit 2: Assessing the needs of individuals with dyslexia/specific learning difficulties
This unit will equip the candidate to assess the needs of learners with dyslexia/SpLD
affecting the development of literacy and/or numeracy skills.
Candidates will interpret information gathered and draw conclusions on whether
literacy and/or numeracy skills match expected standards.
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2 learners at different stages within one phase
One learner with literacy difficulties
One learner with literacy and numeracy difficulties
The two learners MUST show significantly different needs from each other
OCR Level 5 Certificate in Teaching Learners with SpLD (Dyslexia)
Unit 3: Planning and teaching learning programmes for individuals with dyslexia /
SpLD.
This unit will equip candidates to plan lessons for learners with dyslexia / SpLD.
Candidates will plan and manage sessions, and select and use appropriate teaching
methods to deliver effective lessons / learning support sessions focusing on specified
targets. They will establish a productive learning environment and communicate
effectively with learners
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A total of 20 hours of planned teaching / learning support
One learner will receive a min of either 6 or 8 hours support over a min of 6/7
weeks
One learner will receive a min of either 12 or 14 hours support over a min of
10/ 12 weeks
Programme for one learner must include literacy and numeracy
At least 50% of evidence overall must come from literacy support
Evaluate after each 6/7 week block of teaching
Unit 4: Evaluation of teaching and learning programmes for individuals with dyslexia
A complete description of the course requirements, with details of learning outcomes
and evidence requirements for each unit can be found on the OCR website. The entry
code for this course is 10218