Education - SEN Literacy Specialist Option

Overview
This M-Level specialist option is aimed at students who wish to develop the specialist knowledge and skills required to teach children with dyslexia. Dyslexic-type difficulties are recognised as being the largest single cause of literacy difficulties.

The degree options for the ATS and AMBDA routes are below. Please read the below document ‘ Degree outcomes’ for further clarity.

ADDRESSING DIFFICULTIES IN LITERACY DEVELOPMENT

SPECIFIC LEARNING DIFFICULTIES (DYSLEXIA): ASSESSMENT & INTERVENTION

Please note Students who do not achieve the additional value added award of ATS/APS or AMBDA are awarded the M-Level qualification title ‘MEd General Studies’

All modules listed are accredited by the British Dyslexia Association.

DEGREE OUTCOMES
Full information on Degree outcomes for this pathway can be found here: https://www.stran.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Degree-Outcomes.pdf

ENTITLEMENT
A MEd SEN Literacy, is awarded to students who have completed 180 CAT points at M-level. Students who have accumulated 60 points may graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate and those who have accumulated 120 points may graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma.

Subjects taught

To be awarded an MEd SEN Literacy, you will need to complete 180 CATs, which will normally comprise the four 30 CAT point taught modules plus a 60 CAT point final dissertation.

EDC9093 – FACTORS AFFECTING LITERACY DEVELOPMENT SEPTEMBER 2024
EDC9094 – INFORMAL ASSESSMENT OF LITERACY DIFFICULTIES AND MODELS OF INTERVENTION JANUARY 2025
EDC7069 SPECIFIC LITERACY DIFFICULTIES: ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING (30 CATS) SEPTEMBER 2024 OR JANUARY 2025
VALUE-ADDED ASSESSMENT OF PRACTICE FOR THE AWARD OF ATS/APS & AMBDA
EDC7024 – RESEARCH METHODS SEPTEMBER 2024 & JANUARY 2025
EDC7030 – DISSERTATION SEPTEMBER 2024

All modules are 30 CATs unless otherwise started.

All Modules are taught online.

Entry requirements

Applicants will normally hold a relevant 2:2 Honours degree or above in a related discipline, and preferably a professional teaching qualification. Please note The British Dyslexia Association permit graduates who are not qualified teachers, but have relevant experience in an educational setting, to achieve APS (Approved Practitioner Status) and to proceed to work towards the award of AMBDA. It is important that applicants who are not qualified teachers understand that the degree does not give them QTS (qualified teacher status). Applicants who do not meet the requirements of a relevant 2:2 Honours degree or above in a related discipline will be considered on an individual basis, where there is evidence of relevant experience. Applicants may be required to attend an interview to determine their suitability for entry.

Application dates

HOW TO APPLY
Application for admission to all Masters Programmes should be made by downloading the application form and reference form and returning the completed forms to masters@stran.ac.uk

Duration

Flexible: Normally 3 years.

HOW WILL I STUDY?
Teaching and learning is delivered fully online via virtual learning activities and classes. Students must ensure they have suitable technology to take part fully in the sessions – a home computer, headphones and microphone, web cam and Wi-Fi speed of at least 512 kbps.

Enrolment dates

Entry Year 2024/2025.