NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES
Course details
| Domestic tuition | $1,600 per year |
|---|---|
| International tuition | $1,600 |
| NZQF Level | 5 |
About the course
The course is delivered in two modules
Aim of Module 1:
This module
aims to provide teachers and professionals working in related fields of health
and education with a framework to identify and understand Specific Learning
Disabilities and their effect on the development of individuals, provide a
brief introduction to remedial teaching methods, and look at ways of assisting
the student with SLD in the classroom.
Format: The course consists of 19 days of lectures, which include video presentations and practical demonstrations, as well as set readings, and assignments, representing 300 hours of work spread over three terms. To accommodate classroom teachers, the course runs in block courses during holidays, as well as some Saturdays during term time.
Aim of Module 2:
The module
is intended to provide supervised practice. It will concentrate on programme
planning, and reflective evaluation and practical application of knowledge and
skills to the teaching situation.
Format: This stage comprises 4 half-day lectures, set readings, and assignments, 6 half-day tutorials, individual mentoring sessions, and a practical component, representing 300 hours spread over 3 terms.
Entry requirements
Module 1 is open to teachers, teacher aides, and professionals who may come in contact with people with SLD through their work in the fields of health, education, or disabilities (e.g. occupational therapists, speech therapists, early childhood educators, and counsellors). Some experience of working with children with special needs is an advantage.
As Module 2
involves a practical component, all trainees will have demonstrated competence
in programme planning by successfully completing the assignments in module 1
before starting work with individual students. A police clearance will be
required, and the candidate will need to be provisionally registered with the
Seabrook McKenzie Centre and abide by all its policies and procedures.
About the provider
We are a Charitable Trust. Our aim is to assist those with Specific Learning Disabilities and their families through direct provision of professional services, such as assessment, guidance, referral services and specialised tuition, and by fostering community awareness of Specific Learning Disabilities through training programmes, research and community education.
The Trust delivers its services through the Seabrook McKenzie Centre and the Jean Seabrook Memorial School.
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Please note, all our courses are delivered face to face at the Seabrook McKenzie Centre in Christchurch. We will consider delivering the course in other regions depending on demand.