Knowledge:
Dyscalculia and Mathematical Learning Difficulties: Identification and Intervention
Level 3 and Level 5 Certificate
The course has been written and designed by the highly experienced and regarded Dr Steve Chinn and Judy Hornigold using the latest research and resources.
Thank you for your expression of interest in these courses. We have designed the content so that you have the option to follow either the Level 3 programme or the Level 5 programme.
The course is in 3 parts. Parts 1 and 2 are common to both Level 3 and Level 5 Part 3 is for Level 5 students only.
You can register for Level 3 and then add on the Level 5 content at a later date if you so wish.
Successful Level 5 participants will gain accreditation from the Dyscalculia Association as Specialist Dyscalculia Teachers.
The course was developed by the Dyscalculia Association in 2018. The Dyscalculia Association was set up by Dr Steve Chinn and Judy Hornigold to promote understanding of dyscalculia and to provide specialist training for teachers. Between them, Steve and Judy have over 80 years of teaching experience working in a variety of academic disciplines, including SEN / Inclusion, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Leadership and Management, educational research and professional development.
The course is an online course with live (via Zoom) support sessions offered on a monthly basis.
Course Tutors
Dr Steve Chinn
PhD, FRSA, AMBDA
stevechinn.co.uk
mathsexplained.co.uk
Judy Hornigold
BSc, PGCSpE, FHEA, AMBDA
judyhornigold.co.uk
Aims
Who is the course for?
The course is aimed at
• Teachers and Teaching Assistants
• Maths Tutors
• SENCOs
• Dyslexia Specialists
The Programme aims:
- To enable participants to develop and deepen their knowledge of Dyscalculia/Maths Learning difficulties
- To explore the screening and assessment for. learners with dyscalculia and maths learning difficulties
- To enable participants to understand the
potential impact of maths difficulties and
dyscalculia on well-being and self esteem - To examine the potential barriers to learning, including the ways in which teachers themselves may contribute to the difficulties experienced by individuals with dyscalculia/maths learning difficulties
Programme Delivery
Accredited
Delivered
Online
Level 3 and
Level 5
7 Modules (Level 3)
16 Modules (Level 5)
6 Months
The course has been written by Dr Steve Chinn and Judy Hornigold and is underpinned and informed by relevant research.
It is designed to be as practical and as relevant as possible, focusing on a range of interventions and strategies that put the learner at the heart of the teaching, enabling them to achieve their potential in maths and to ensure that the participants feel confident and well equipped to teach learners with dyscalculia and maths learning difficulties.
The programme will be delivered via an eLearning platform, hosted by SEND Group. Judy will provide tutorial support via email and Zoom.
The course will consist of pre-recorded presentations, guest speakers, videos, activities, such as quizzes, written assignments and live discussions. There will be a reading list of suggested supplementary books and journal articles.
Level 3 UK
£790
inc VAT
Level 3 International
£659
Individual Direct Debit options UK only Level 3
£132 per month
inc VAT 6 Monthly payments Total payment £729
Level 5 UK
£1890
inc VAT
Level 5 International
£1575
6 Individual Direct Debit options UK only Level 5
£316 per month
inc VAT 6 Monthly payments Total payment £1896
Top up Level 3 to Level 5 UK
£1100
inc VAT
Top up Level 3 to Level 5
International
£917