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Specialist Diploma in Specific Learning Differences (Teach-Out)
Course Description
Discover an exciting learning journey with the DAS Academy and join us in our mission to make a difference in the lives of people with specific learning differences.
This Specialist Diploma is designed by the DAS Academy and is registered with the Committee for Private Education - part of SkillsFuture Singapore. It is also recognised by the Register of Educational Therapist (ASIA).
The Specialist Diploma in Specific Learning Differences is a full-time/part-time programme and can be completed in a minimum of 12 months and a maximum of 36 months. For the award of the Specialist Diploma in Specific Learning Differences, participants have to successfully complete six modules. Students are expected to complete 2 compulsory modules and allowed to select the other 3 elective modules based on their preferences. Students must pass all assessments for all 5 taught modules, in order to proceed with the practicum module to complete the Specialist Diploma. In other words, all assignments are submitted as required under the Specialist Diploma. Modules are designed to run consecutively, and students should complete the Specialist Diploma within a year.
Students are allowed to apply for the intermission of studies, should the need arises, and continue taking the module in the following run within the maximum term of 3 years.
COURSE DELIVERY
In view of the current COVID-19 situation in Singapore, the DAS Academy is offering two modes of learning for all our programmes. Our programmes will be delivered face-to-face but participants have the option of tuning in to lectures via live webcast. While learning online, you can continue to participate actively in classroom activities through live video and chat functions.
Upcoming Programme Preview
Sat, 4 April 2020, 10:00am to 11:30am. Click here to sign up.
Intakes
Students can enter the course at the start of any of the first 5 modules.
Application Period
The application is always open. Applications must be submitted at least 1 month before the start of any of the first 6 modules.
Teacher-Student Ratio
This programme has a student-teacher ratio of 1:35.
Graduation
To attain the Specialist Diploma in Specific Learning Differences, the student must have obtained a pass for all module assessment(s) (Modules 1 – 6). Students have up to 3 years (from the commencement of the core/first module) to complete the Specialist Diploma in SpLD.
More Information
Information about the Specialist Diploma such as Module Information, Time Table and Entry Criteria can be viewed by clicking the tabs above.
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Fees
Course Fees: $5,650 (inclusive of GST)
*The Credit Card Instalment Payment Plan (IPP) is applicable for OCBC Visa/Mastercard.
- The eligible cardholder may choose to pay in Monthly Instalments over 6 and 12 months.
- A minimum amount of $500.00 for each transaction.
- The IPP is interest-free to cardholders.
Non-refundable Application Fee: $32.10 (inclusive of GST)
Late Payment Fee: $32.10 (inclusive of GST)
Accreditation of Prior Learning - Non-refundable APL processing fee: $53.50.
If you have previously undertaken any of the modules as certificate courses that make up the Specialist Diploma (e.g. Certificate in Dyslexia & Literacy Teaching) or its equivalent within the last three years, you may be exempted from part of the Specialist Diploma via Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL). This will prevent you from duplicating the study which has been previously completed.
Programme Structure
| Compulsory Modules | ||
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Understanding Dyslexia (4 hours e-learning) |
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| Dyslexia and Literacy Teaching (42 hours) | ||
| Elective A Modules (Choose two 15-hour modules) | ||
| Educational Psychology | ||
| Understanding Speech, Language and Communication Needs | ||
| Supporting SpLD Learners in Mathematics | ||
| Dyslexia and Chinese Language Support | ||
| IEP Planning for SpLD Learners | ||
| Supporting SpLD Learners in FEHE | ||
| Teaching Morphology to SpLD Learners | ||
| Elective B Modules (Choose one 21-hour module) | ||
| Supporting SpLD Learners in Advanced English Literacy Skills | ||
| Supporting SpLD Learners in Advanced Chinese Literacy Skills | ||
| Supporting At-risk Preschoolers in Literacy | ||
| Practicum Module | ||
| Specific Differences in Practice (10-hours intervention, 5 consultation hours with supervisor) |
Assessments
All module assessments are compulsory. Some of the assessments are undertaken during the lecturing time frame while others require students to submit at a stipulated time.
Potential deadlines for certain assessments are listed in the table above. These periods, however, are subject to changes.
All assessments (where applicable) are to be submitted to student.services@dasacademy.edu.sg, except for physical portfolios which are to be submitted in person at the DAS Academy (Rex House). All assessments are due by 5:30 pm (1730hrs) on the specified due date.
Modules
For the award of the Specialist Diploma in Specific Learning Differences, students have to complete 6 modular courses. The Specialist Diploma is delivered on weekday evenings and/or Saturdays, twice a week with a total of 130 contact hours for the entire diploma.
Module Description
Please click on the titles to learn more about the modules.
Module Timetable
| No. | Compulsory Modules | Dates | Time |
| 1 | Understanding Dyslexia | 1st of every month | 4 hours |
| 2 | Dyslexia and Literacy Teaching |
Sep 2020 5, 12, 19, 26 Sep, 3,10 Oct 2020 Nov 2020 |
9.30am-5.30pm |
| No. | Elective A - Choose 2 Modules | Dates | Time |
| 1 | Educational Psychology |
Oct 2020 24, 31 Oct |
Oct 2020 9.30am - 6.00pm |
| 2 | Understanding Speech, Language and Communication Needs |
May 2020 Sep 2020 |
9.30am – 6.00pm |
| 3 | Supporting SpLD Learners in Mathematics - f.k.a Dyscalculia and Numeracy Teaching |
June 2020 Oct 2020 |
9.30am - 12.30pm
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| 4 | Dyslexia and Chinese Language Support |
June 2020 22, 23, 24 June |
June 2020 (22,23) 9.30am - 4.30pm, (24) 9.30am - 12.30pm |
| 5 | IEP Planning for SpLD Learners |
Oct 2020 24, 31 Oct |
Oct 2020 9.30am - 4.30pm |
| 6 |
Apr 2020 Aug 2020 |
Apr 2020 Aug 2020 |
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| 7 | Supporting SpLD Learners in FEHE |
June 2020 |
9.30am to 6.00pm |
| 8 | Teaching Morphology to SpLD Learners |
Oct 2020 3, 10 Oct 2020 | 9.30am-4.30pm 17 Oct 2020 | 9.30am - 12.30pm |
Oct 2020 (3, 10) 9.30am-4.30pm (17) 9.30am - 12.30pm |
| No. | Elective B - Choose 1 Module | Dates | Time |
| 1 | Supporting SpLD Learners in Advanced English Literacy Skills |
July 2020 |
(4, 11, 18) 9.30am - 4.30pm (25) 9.30am - 12.30pm |
| 2 | Supporting SpLD Learners in Advanced Chinese Literacy Skills |
Mar 2020 Nov 2020 |
Mar 2020 Nov 2020 |
| 3 | Supporting At-risk Preschoolers in Literacy |
Apr 2020 Nov 2020 |
Apr 2020 Nov 2020 |
| No. | Practicum Module | 2020 Dates | Time |
| 1 | Specific Learning Differences in Practice |
1 June 7 September 7 December |
Specific Differences in Practice (10-hours intervention, 5 consultation hours with supervisor) |
Entry Requirement
Minimum Age: 18 years old
Academic Level: Minimum 5 GCE ‘O’ level passes, or equivalent
Language Proficiency: GCE ‘O’ Level pass in English Language as the 1st Language, or equivalent
Closing Date
For updated information on the closing date, please contact DAS Academy.
For more details, please contact the DAS Academy at info@dasacademy.edu.sg.
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