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Certificate in Dyslexia and Literacy Teaching

Course Information

Public Fee

$2,556.90

DAS Parent's Fee

$2,301.20

Time

30 hours

Delivery Mode

Blended (in-person + live online learning)

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About the Course

About the Course

This course aims to introduce students to dyslexia and language acquisition deficiencies. 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 is designed to give both professionals and family members a valuable overview of the common learning difference called dyslexia and how to support students with dyslexia through conceptual teaching, planning, and lesson delivery. It also provides practical knowledge of supporting these students through explicit and simultaneously multisensory instruction.

Target Audience

This course is designed for preschool educators, primary and secondary MOE school
teachers, Special Educational Needs (SEN) officers, parents, caregivers, and any other
professionals interested in enhancing their ability to support students who are facing
challenges in learning or with diagnosed learning differences.

Learners who may benefit from the strategies shared in the course include:

  • A younger learner who needs support with phonological awareness and letter-sound relationships for reading and spelling.
  • An older learner who struggles with decoding and segmenting unfamiliar poly-syllabic words

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module, participants will be able to:

  • Understand what dyslexia is
  • Apply the principles of the Orton-Gillingham approach to lesson planning and delivery
  • Identify and assess the learning needs of students with dyslexia
  • Recognise the elements of a lesson and use of teaching/learning materials
  • Apply practical strategies to support students with dyslexia in decoding and encoding

Intake

RUN 1

Learning Mode Course Dates Timing
In-person learning 22 March 2027 9.30 AM – 12.30 PM
Online via Zoom 23 & 25 March 2027 9.30 AM – 12.30 PM
In-person learning 29–30 March 2027 9.30 AM – 12.30 PM
Online via Zoom 31 March & 1 April 2027 9.30 AM – 12.30 PM
In-person learning 2 & 5 April 2027 9.30 AM – 12.30 PM
Online via Zoom 6 April 2027 9.30 AM – 12.30 PM
Oral Procedure Assessment 13–14 April 2027 To be confirmed

RUN 2

Learning Mode Course Dates Timing
Online via Zoom 13, 16, 21, 23–24, 27–28 & 30 September, 1 & 4 October 2027 9.30 AM – 12.30 PM
Oral Procedure Assessment 7–8 October 2027 To be confirmed

All fees are inclusive of GST.

Course Delivery

At DAS Academy, most of our courses are delivered through a blended learning approach that combines the best of both worlds—in-person classroom sessions and online live learning. Classroom sessions provide opportunities for rich interaction, collaboration, and hands-on engagement, while online live learning offers flexibility and convenience, allowing learners to learn anywhere.

Method of Assessment

  • Written Paper (theory and application)
    – Structured Questions
    – Lesson Planning
  • Oral Procedures Assessment (phonics knowledge and procedures)

Note: Assessment is compulsory for students taking the Specialist Diploma in Learning Support for SpLD

Certification Awarded

  • A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded to participants who attain at least 75% attendance and successfully pass all components of the assessment.
  • A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who attain at least 75% attendance but do not wish to undertake the assessment.

*Course will be postponed if the minimum number of participants is not met.

About the Lecturer

Siti Asjamiah Asmuri

Lecturer, Lead Educational Therapist, Senior Specialist Teacher & RETA Fellow

Hamadatun Yusuf

Lecturer, Lead Educational Therapist, Senior Specialist Teacher & RETA Fellow

Jolene Pang

Lecturer, RETA Associate Fellow

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