PDC85641 - Inclusive Education: Dyslexia in the Adult and Adolescent Classroom

Duration 6 hours online self-paced learning. Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.
Study modeOnline
Course codePDC85641
Fee
$54 (Full)

Overview

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 online micro-credential will provide you with a basic understanding of the causes of dyslexia and its potential impacts on a person’s learning and well-being. It will also outline the critical concept of universal design and suggest ways to make curriculum more accessible to students with dyslexia.

This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

What is a Digital Badge?

Career Opportunities

Undertaking this course enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Structure & Availability

Micro-credential

Duration:

6 hours online self-paced learning.

Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.


  1. Outline the reading process and identify specific difficulties associated with dyslexia and the neurological nature of their origins
  2. Describe other characteristics associated with dyslexia in adults and potential impacts of dyslexia on learning and well-being
  3. Identify strategies for supporting adult students with dyslexia
  4. Describe the concepts of Universal Design in Learning (UDL)
  5. Identify strategies for making curriculum more accessible to students with dyslexia.

Assessment

Online Quiz

Requirements

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. 

CQUniversity staff access to this micro-credential is through EMpower Learning.

Please note it may take up to 48 hours for your micro-credential completion to be reflected in EMPower Learning.

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