Units of Sound Practitioner's Course

Units of Sound is an effective multimedia programme for the development of reading and spelling for adults and children (from age 8).

A new online course in two parts.

Part 1

Getting to Know the Programme

An online course providing a detailed introduction to the Units of Sound programme.

Nine discrete modules ending in questionnaires.
A final questionnaire acts as a review of competency.

Part 2

Supporting a Student

Extra Techniques to use with Students. These are unmarked modules but contain useful information which will be needed for the case study. The Coding course is of particular interest if you are unfamiliar with this approach to reading.

The Case Study This is the part of the course that you submit for assessment. You should allow at least 6 months for this part of the course and aim to teach for at least 15 weeks. It should show your complete understanding in the use of the programme and document your progress with student. It is very important that you take time to find a suitable student and discuss this with your tutor before your start.

Who is it for?

•  Teachers at all key stages
•  SEN teachers
•  TAs
•  SENCos
•  Speech & Language therapists

What are the benefits?
The course will enable the teacher to become confident in using this powerful resource with any learner needing help with decoding.

Course content and structure
The course includes:

•  Effective use of the materials for reading, spelling and writing.
•  The management and monitoring of students' progress.
•  Advice on supporting students at the different stages of the programme with reinforcement activities and other multisensory tools.
•  Additional support materials

The whole course involves approximately 10 hours study time and 15 hours teaching time, total approximately 25 hours. Candidates work at their own pace logging in to their own online portal. For Part 2 a case study is required. The case study will be a record of the work with the student over the length of Part 2 of the course and is to be completed within one year of enrolment.

On-line support is available throughout the course.

Will I get an award?
Dyslexia Action Certificate of Completion on submission of a satisfactory case report.

Entry Requirements
Open entry
Internet access and a valid email address is required.

Course venue
Home Study

Course dates
The course must be completed within a year of registering.

Course fees
Part 1 £100 without the programme or books
Part 1 & 2 £295 without the programme or books
Part 2 can only be purchased separately (£195) if Part 1 has been completed.

Apply on line:
Please click here to go to the application form.

Contact details
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7391 2125
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7117 5227
email: unitsofsound@dyslexiaaction.org.uk

Write to:
Educational Development
Dyslexia Action
C/o RNIB, 105-121 Judd Street
LONDON, WC1H 9RN

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Home Units of Sound Literacy that fits Order News Support Training For TAs Face to Face Practitioner's Course FAQs Testimonials	Units of Sound Practitioner's Course Units of Sound is an effective multimedia programme for the development of reading and spelling for adults and children (from age 8). A new online course in two parts. Part 1 Getting to Know the Programme An online course providing a detailed introduction to the Units of Sound programme. Nine discrete modules ending in questionnaires. A final questionnaire acts as a review of competency. Part 2 Supporting a Student Extra Techniques to use with Students. These are unmarked modules but contain useful information which will be needed for the case study. The Coding course is of particular interest if you are unfamiliar with this approach to reading. The Case Study This is the part of the course that you submit for assessment. You should allow at least 6 months for this part of the course and aim to teach for at least 15 weeks. It should show your complete understanding in the use of the programme and document your progress with student. It is very important that you take time to find a suitable student and discuss this with your tutor before your start. Who is it for? • Teachers at all key stages • SEN teachers • TAs • SENCos • Speech & Language therapists What are the benefits? The course will enable the teacher to become confident in using this powerful resource with any learner needing help with decoding. Course content and structure The course includes: • Effective use of the materials for reading, spelling and writing. • The management and monitoring of students' progress. • Advice on supporting students at the different stages of the programme with reinforcement activities and other multisensory tools. • Additional support materials The whole course involves approximately 10 hours study time and 15 hours teaching time, total approximately 25 hours. Candidates work at their own pace logging in to their own online portal. For Part 2 a case study is required. The case study will be a record of the work with the student over the length of Part 2 of the course and is to be completed within one year of enrolment. On-line support is available throughout the course. Will I get an award? Dyslexia Action Certificate of Completion on submission of a satisfactory case report. Entry Requirements Open entry Internet access and a valid email address is required. Course venue Home Study Course dates The course must be completed within a year of registering. Course fees Part 1 £100 without the programme or books Part 1 & 2 £295 without the programme or books Part 2 can only be purchased separately (£195) if Part 1 has been completed. Apply on line: Please click here to go to the application form. Contact details Phone: +44 (0) 20 7391 2125 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7117 5227 email: unitsofsound@dyslexiaaction.org.uk Write to: Educational Development Dyslexia Action C/o RNIB, 105-121 Judd Street LONDON, WC1H 9RN	Click product to buy online

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