Overview
What you will study
Dyslexia affects a person’s ability to read and write. It is not related to socioeconomic status, overall intelligence or quality of education, although these factors can have an impact on a person’s future achievement. It is estimated that around 5 to 15% of the population have characteristics of dyslexia.
This Inclusive Education - Dyslexia in the Adult and Adolescent Classroom course offered by CQUniversity Australia will outline the critical concept of universal design and suggest ways to make curriculum more accessible to students with dyslexia.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Outline the reading process and identify specific difficulties associated with dyslexia and the neurological nature of their origins
- Describe other characteristics associated with dyslexia in adults and potential impacts of dyslexia on learning and well-being
- Identify strategies for supporting adult students with dyslexia
- Describe the concepts of Universal Design in Learning (UDL)
- Identify strategies for making curriculum more accessible to students with dyslexia
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
- Self-paced
Disciplines
Adult Education Educational PsychologyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS: 00219C
- There are no specific entry requirements.
- This micro-credential is relevant for provide anyone wishing to gain a basic understanding of the causes of dyslexia and its potential impacts on a person’s learning and well-being.