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Overview
What you will study
Students with learning difficulties are in every Australian classroom – but not every teacher has the training or confidence to best support them.
Designed for educators, allied health workers and carers, this Introduction to Learning Difficulties course offered by University of Melbourne will equip you with evidence-based knowledge and skills to help these students reach their full potential.
Learning outcome
By the end of this micro-credential, you'll be able to:
- Define key characteristics of learners at risk of specific learning disabilities (SLDs)
- Examine the impact of learning difficulties, including SLDs, on social, emotional and academic development
- Justify the ‘next steps’ for identifying and addressing learning difficulties, including SLDs.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Knowledge of learning difficulties and SLDs
- Understand diagnostic labels
- How to identify learning difficulties
- Explore literacy and numeracy development frameworks
- Provide additional, targeted support for students
- Gain essential practical experience
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
- Upcoming dates for this course are yet to be announced.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Melbourne, Australia
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS: 00116K
- This Melbourne MicroCert is ideal for practising and pre-service teachers, support workers, and allied health practitioners who work within the education sector, as well as parents and carers of students with learning difficulties.
- Relevant experience or professional learning within the education sector is desirable but not an eligibility requirement for this course.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents990 AUD / full≈ 990 AUD / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents990 AUD / full≈ 990 AUD / full
Funding
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