Certificate in Understanding Dyslexia (e-Learning)

COURSE LECTURERS
Dr June Siew

ABOUT THE COURSE
The course starts on the 1st of every month. Register by the 22nd of the month to join the next intake.

This e-learning course introduces participants to a broad overview of Dyslexia, a specific learning difficulty. In Singapore, the prevalence of dyslexia amongst the population is estimated to be 10% of which 4% will have dyslexia severe enough to warrant intervention. Hence this course provides a useful foundation to understand more about this specific learning difficulty, the assessment, and support of students with dyslexia. It is hoped that this course will interest participants to pursue professional teaching courses with the DAS Academy. Share your thoughts and learning journey or ask the lecturer a question on the discussion platform.

TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed to give both professionals and family members a valuable overview of the common condition of dyslexia. The target audience may be a teacher who needs an insight into how to cope with dyslexia in the classroom, a parent who wants to support their child at home or other professionals and specialists who support students with learning differences.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Identify the signs and symptoms of dyslexia

• Explain the causes of dyslexia
• Identify the signs and symptoms of dyslexia
• Describe the various strategies to support a student with dyslexia
• Define the common co-occurring difficulties
• Explain how dyslexia can be an advantage