Supporting primary students with learning difficulties

Course learning objectives

• Explore the science of reading & how it is reflected in Victoria’s approach to teaching reading F-2
• Review the key components of how students learn captured in the Victorian Teaching & Learning Model 2.0.
• Consider the typical signs & symptoms
• Explore a range of screening, diagnostic and progress monitoring tools
• Delve into a range of strategies & adjustments
• Become familiar with assistive technology options & understand the importance of individualised selection & ongoing support

Course requirements

• Complete the pre- and post-course evaluations
• Engage with the online course content (approximately 1-2 hours per week)
• Collaborate with others and reflect on your learning
• Apply learning via a course workbook
• Consolidate knowledge with two x 1 hour face-to-face/virtual sessions

Audience

• Teachers
• Education Support Staff
• School Leaders
• Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion Workforce

Time commitment

• 6 weeks (course duration)
• 15 hours of professional learning
  (contributes towards VIT registration requirements)

Where

Self-paced online learning and 2 face-to-face or virtual conferenced sessions supported by a facilitator.

Cost

Fully subsidised

Intake dates and apply