Course Description
The Specialist Diploma in Specific Learning Differences (SpLD) is a part-time course designed by the DAS Academy to meet the increasing demands for higher education in the field of specific learning differences. Offering a platform that promotes interactive and collaborative learning, this Specialist Diploma will engage students in the learning process as they explore, reflect and share knowledge and experiences as an individual and as a group. For the award of the Specialist Diploma in SpLD, students have to successfully complete six modules which includes a 10-hour Teaching Practicum with a struggling learner whom they have chosen to support. The Specialist Diploma in Specific Learning Differences programme is a part-time course and will take up to three years to complete.
Upcoming Preview
14 March 2018, 7pm. Please click here to register.
Intakes
Students can enter the course at the start of any of the first 5 modules.
Application Period
Application is always open. Applications must be submitted at least 1 month before the start of any of the first 5 modules. The Specialist Diploma in Specific Learning Differences is a part time course registered under CPE with 1 year of completion period but students have a maximum candidature of 3 years to complete the course.
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 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: $5,029 (inclusive of GST)
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 study which has been previously completed.
Dyslexia and Literacy Teaching | ||
Written Exam | Oral Test | Lesson Planning & Delivery (on the last day of the module) |
Educational Psychology | ||
In-class Quiz (on the last day of the module) | ||
Advanced Dyslexia and Literacy Teaching | ||
Design a Teaching Resource & Reflective Paper (due 15 working days after the last day of the module) | ||
Dyscalculia and Numeracy Teaching | ||
Design a Teaching Resource & Reflective Paper (due 15 working days after the last day of the module) | ||
Understanding Speech and Language Impairment | ||
In-class Open-book Written Test (on the last day of the module) |
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 (period in brackets) are listed in the table above. These periods however are subject to changes.
All assessments (where applicable) are to be submitted to info@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 5:30pm (1730hrs) on the specified due date.
For the award of the Specialist Diploma in Specific Learning Differences, students have to complete 6 modules. 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 here to learn more about the modules.
Dates of Upcoming Modules
Module No. | Module Title | Dates | Time |
1 | Dyslexia and Literacy Teaching |
Run 1: 3, 10, 17, 24 March & 7, 14 April 2018
Run 2: 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 & 26 November 2018 |
Run 1: 9.30am – 5.30pm Run 2: 9.30am – 5.30pm |
2 | Educational Psychology |
Run 1: 7, 14, 21, 28 February & 7 March 2018
Run 2: 3, 10, 17. 24 & 31 October 2018 |
Run 1: 6.30pm – 9.30pm
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3 | Supporting SpLD Learners in Advanced Literacy |
Run 1: 8, 9, 11 & 12 January 2018
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Run 1: (8, 9, 11) 9.30am – 4.30pm (12) 9.30am – 12.30pm
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4 | Dyscalculia and Numeracy Teaching |
Run 1: 3, 9, 10, 16 & 17 May 2018
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Run 1: 9.30am – 12.30pm
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5 | Understanding Speech and Language Impairment |
Run 1: 21 & 28 April 2018
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Run 1: 9.30am – 6.00pm
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6 |
Specific Learning Differences in Practice |
March 2018 |
Students who have successfully completed modules 1- 5 will be invited to attend the practicum module briefing. |
Module Descriptions are on the blue section below. Please swipe left and right to view information for each module.
For the award of the Specialist Diploma in Specific Learning Differences, students have to complete 6 modules. 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.
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
Submission
The application can be submitted via email or by mail.
By email: Please email completed form to info@dasacademy.edu.sg
By mail: Please mail the application and application fee (cheque payment only) to:
DAS Academy Ltd
73 Bukit Timah Road
#05-01 Rex House
Singapore 229832
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.