The Diploma in SEN and Phonics Teaching training course is delivered through Janets’ online learning platform. Access the Diploma in SEN and Phonics Teaching content from any internet-enabled device whenever or wherever you want to. The Diploma in SEN and Phonics Teaching course has no formal teaching deadlines, meaning you are free to complete the course at your own pace.
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Special Education Needs (SEN): An Overview
- Defining SEN
- SEN and Disability
- Special Education Provision
- Areas of SEN
- Summary / Keynotes of the Module
Module 2. Introduction to Phonics Education
- What Is Phonics?
- Synthetic Phonics
- Analytic Phonics
- Summary
Module 3: SEN Support
- What is SEN Support?
- Whole School Assessment and Tracking
- Summary / Keynotes of the Module
Module 4: High-Quality Teaching for Pupils with SEN
- What is High-Quality Teaching (HQT) for Pupils with SEN?
- HQT for Pupils with SEN
- Developing Relationships and Knowing Pupils Well
- Summary / Keynotes of the Module
Module 5: SEN Teaching Methodologies
- Inclusive Learning Environment
- Quality Feedback
- Focused Planning
- Summary / Keynotes of the Module
Module 6: Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties
- Mental Health
- Whole School Strategies
- Classroom Strategies
- Summary / Keynotes of the Module
Module 7: Sensory or Physical Needs
- Visual Impairment (VI)
- Hearing Impairment (HI)
- Physical Disability (PD)
- Summary / Keynotes of the Module
Module 8: Working in Partnership
- Partnership with Parents
- The Role of the SENCO
- Working with Other SEN Professionals
Module 9. Role of Early Phonics Teaching
- Talking About Letters
- Making Sounds
- Don’t Confuse Phonemes with Letters
- Summary
Module 10. Teaching Phonics
- How Phonics Is Taught?
- Characteristics of Strong Phonics Instruction
- Phonics Lesson
- Blending: Teaching Children How Words Work
- Summary
Module 11: Jolly Phonics
- What is Jolly Phonics?
- What is Synthetic Phonics?
- Five Skills of Jolly Phonics
- Learning the Letter Sounds
- Letter Formation
- Summary
Module 12: Involving Parents and Carers
- The Importance of Teaching Children
- Key Principles That Should Underpin Work with Parents
- How to Promote Engagement
Module 13: Meeting Individual Needs
- Types of Readers
- Ten Techniques That Support Intervention Instruction
- Principles of Intervention Instruction
Module 14. Cognitive Approaches in Dyslexia
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Approaches and Programmes Used by Specialists
Module 15. Phonics for Deaf Children
- What you, as a teacher, need to know about childhood deafness
- What you need to know about the deaf child in your class
- Ensuring the teaching areas are conducive to learning
- Techniques to aid the deaf child’s learning
- General principles for teaching phonics to deaf children
Module 16. Teaching Higher Level of Phonics
- The Challenges
- Questions to Consider
- Different Ideas to Teach the Higher Level Phonics
- How can school leaders support the teaching of higher levels of phonics?
Method of Assessment
To successfully complete the course, students will have to take an automated multiple-choice exam. This exam will be online and you will need to score 60% or above to pass the course. After successfully passing the course exam, you will be able to apply for a certificate as proof of your expertise.
Certification
All students who successfully complete the course can instantly download their free e-certificate. You can also purchase a hard copy of the course certificate, which will be delivered by post for £9.99.
