Learning Outcomes

By participating in the tasks for module 3 users will have a deeper understanding and experience of:

• Holistic and collaborative identification of dyslexia using the Pathway [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] within the Addressing Dyslexia Toolkit
• Appropriate support and assessment within the Scottish context
• Enabling school communities to improve the outcomes of learners with dyslexia and associated difficulties
• Supporting school communities to improve inclusive practice
• Developing learner profiles to support post school transition

The module includes a Reflective Log, which can be used to support the requirement of GTCS to maintain professional standards. Engaging with the Reflective Log provides additional benefits as it will contribute towards your annual Professional Review and Development (PRD) also known as the Employee Review and Development (ERD) and the 5 yearly Professional Update. The Reflective Log for Module 3 will be particularly helpful if you are going to apply for Professional Recognition as it has been specifically designed to support the process and criteria required.

You may find it helpful to develop an action plan to support the planning and activities which you will engage with when working towards the learning outcomes for this module.

Download the action plan template.

The activities in this module have been designed to support self-evaluation, reflective practice and professional development for you as an individual practitioner. The activities are also designed to support group work with colleagues and professional discussions with your line manager which can include annual reviews and Professional Update.

At the start of the module you should complete the self-evaluation task – Activity 1 and reflect on this again at the end of the module. During the module you can test your knowledge by taking some practice quizzes. At the end of the module you will be asked to complete an assessed quiz. If you gain a score of at least 80% in the assessed quiz, have attempted the practice quizzes and have clicked through all the pages of the module you will earn a digital badge.

You will be asked to complete an action research task which is particularly important if you choose to apply for GTCS Professional Recognition. This task is not marked within the module and your professional decision and judgement will decide on the depth and quality of the task. Your findings and experience gained from the task will support professional dialogue and future study. When presenting your digital badge for module 3 to for example, future employers, you may be asked for information on your action research task.

The learning outcomes for this module have a focus on supporting the wider school community. As you progress through this module it may help you to develop an Action Plan and use this as a working document to support your next steps. A template is available at the back of the Reflective Log

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