Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia)

Overview

With AMBDA status, the dyslexia specialist teacher is internationally recognised to undertake dyslexia assessment and specialist teaching. The MEd SpLD/Dyslexia also reflects the competences, knowledge and professional skills identified by the International Dyslexia Association and the International Literacy Association.

The MEd SpLD/Dyslexia addresses three core areas of knowledge and practice:

• Understanding the development of language and literacy learning
• Identifying and assessing specific learning difficulties/dyslexia;
• Managing curriculum based interventions and evidence based practice and support

The Master of Education in Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) at Dublin City University aims to build capacity in schools in the area of SpLD/Dyslexia and to develop teachers who would be expected to:Select, administer and interpret detailed diagnostic assessments and use appropriate psychometric toolsEffectively identify and use appropriate strategies, interventions and approaches to support learners with Dyslexic-type difficultiesProvide expert advice to parents and professionals in different settings and at all levelsSupport mainstream teachers, contribute to the effective working of multi-disciplinary teams and lead a multi- disciplinary team.

Careers

On successful completion of the professional requirements of the MEd SpLD/Dyslexia programme (90 ECTS), candidates are eligible to apply for Associate Membership of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA) certification. With AMBDA status, the dyslexia specialist teacher is internationally recognised to undertake dyslexia assessment and specialist teaching.