Teachers Certificate Course
Teachers' Certificate CourseAPPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2021The SPELD NSW Teachers’ Certificate Course is a highly regarded Professional Learning program aimed at developing teacher understanding of Specific Learning Difficulties and effective, evidence-based instruction in Literacy and Numeracy. The course is focused on language and literacy development, with individual modules on Oral Language and Phonemic Awareness, Reading & Phonics, Spelling, Handwriting and Morphology, Writing Ideation & Grammar. One module is dedicated to understanding core Numeracy skills and Specific Learning Difficulties in Mathematics.
In 2021, SPELD NSW will be offering two enrolment options for the Teachers’ Certificate Course – Online + Webinar during terms 2 and 3 and Online + Face-to-Face during terms 3 and 4.
(The Online + Webinar course during terms 2 and 3 is now fully booked. Limited places are available in the Online + Face-to-Face course during terms 3 and 4.)
Why consider the SPELD NSW Teachers’ Certificate Course
The SPELD NSW Teachers’ Certificate Course is suitable for Learning Support teachers, Primary School Classroom teachers, High School literacy and support teachers, new graduates and specialist tutors.
- 60 hours of professional learning
- Engaging online learning and live collaboration opportunities
- Focus on practical application of theory and research
- Adapt the learning for your own teaching context
- A wide range of multimodal teaching resources and hand-on activities
- Research and evidence based
- Engaging presenters with teaching experience
What is the course structure?
- Six Learning Modules
- Independent learning in our learning platform: interactive webinars, video, podcasts, readings
- Reflections and critical thinking routines
- Online discussion forums
- Live Webinars (Online Version)
- Weekend Workshops (Blended Version)
What are the course outcomes?
- Understand how students and how learning difficulties can impact a student’s learning
- Evaluate the research on literacy and numeracy acquisition
- Develop specific programs to meet the needs of students with learning difficulties with a focus on oral language, phonemic awareness and phonics, reading and spelling, vocabulary and morphology, written expression and numeracy
- Understand how to monitor and assess student learning and growth
2021 Course Dates
Fully Online Course – Terms 2 and 3 – FULLY BOOKED
- Module 1 – 18 April to 9 May – Live webinar on 1 May, 9am to 12.30pm
- Module 2 – 9 May to 30 May – Live webinar on 22 May, 9am to 12.30pm
- Module 3 – 30 May to 27 June – Live webinar on 12 June, 9am to 12.30pm
- Module 4 – 11 July to 1 August – Live webinar on 24 July, 9am to 12.30pm
- Module 5 – 1 August to 22 August – Live webinar on 14 August, 9am to 12.30pm
- Module 6 – 22 August to 12 September – Live webinar on 4 September, 12.00pm – 3.30pm
Blended Learning Course – Terms 3 and 4
- Module 1 – 11 July to 1 August – Face to Face workshop on 17 July, 9.30am to 1.00pm
- Module 2 – 1 August to 22 August – Face to Face workshop on 7 August, 9.30am to 1.00pm
- Module 3 – 22 August to 12 Sept – Face to Face workshop on 28 August, 9.30am to 1.00pm
- Module 4 – 3 Oct to 24 Oct – Face to Face workshop on 9 October, 9.30am to 1.00pm
- Module 5 – 24 October to 14 Nov – Face to Face workshop on 30 October, 9.30am to 1.00pm
- Module 6 – 14 Nov to 5 December – Face to Face workshop on 20 Nov, 12.00pm – 3.30pm
Teachers' Certificate Course Modules
The Teachers' Certificate Course will be held in two modes - webinar + online AND face-to-face + online. The content of both courses is identical but differs in delivery.
The course includes pre-recorded lecture, videos, readings, quizzes and live online/face to face workshops, practical application and reflection tasks. An online learning platform with discussion forums provides opportunities to collaborate.
- Module One - How Students Learn, Learning Difficulties & Assessments of learning
- Module Two - Phonology, Phonemic Awareness, Oral Language & Language Disorders
- Module Three - Reading Science, Phonics, Irregular Word & Decodable Texts
- Module Four - Spelling, Morphology & Handwriting
- Module Five - Writing, Grammar & Ideation
- Module Six - Numeracy & Dyscalculia
What teachers are saying about the Teachers' Certificate Course
“Thank you SPELD NSW and all those involved for coordinating such an extraordinary course. We have all come a long way on this journey and I know that I am now a better educator because of my time with the SPELD NSW Teacher Certificate Course. I truly can’t recommend this course highly enough!”
Cassie
Primary School Teacher
“Over many years I’ve completed many hours of Professional Development and I can without hesitation say that the recent SPELD NSW course I completed was by the far the best I’ve ever attended. I looked forward to each weekend and always came away with new ideas, resources, contacts and an excitement to implement change. The speakers were all highly experienced and credentialed, always providing practical and essential training to further successful intervention.
It was great to form friendships with other teachers from various sectors all whom shared a passion to assist the struggling student.
The assignments tasks were relevant and enabled clarification of learning needs and additionally, in depth evaluation of teaching methodologies and process.
It is my pleasure to highly recommend this course.”
I would highly recommend this course for new and ‘old’ teachers alike.”
Lyn
Regional Anglican College
“Certificate Course for Teachers of Children with Specific Learning Difficulties was without doubt the most practical and inspiring professional development program I have undertaken. Experts in their various fields shared the latest research and best practice models to enhance the learning outcomes of our students. Meeting over six weekends with a group of highly motivated people was also a plus. Everyone benefited from each other’s skills and experiences.
I would highly recommend this course for new and ‘old’ teachers alike.”
Nadine
Teacher Independent School