Learning Difficulties in Reading can stem from a range of circumstances, so it is necessary for psychologists to gain a comprehensive understanding of this area"

Diversity is understood as the differences that students present in academic learning, differences in terms of aptitudes, interests, motivations, abilities, maturation rates, learning styles, previous experiences and knowledge, social and cultural environments, etc. These aspects make up student typologies and profiles that should largely determine educational planning and action.

The vision proposed by the emerging educational paradigm is inclusive and based on a biopsychosocial model that contemplates attention to diversity with a comprehensive approach aimed at the entire educational community. Psychologists, for different educational stages, as well as related professions in the educational and socio-health fields, need to know how to recognize this type of patient and identify their needs and have the knowledge and tools to intervene both at a personal and socio-familial level, and especially at an educational level.

This postgraduate certificate in Learning Difficulties in Reading is a response to the demand for continuous professional development in the field of education and is primarily aimed at child psychologists. With this program, psychologists will acquire competencies to manage learning difficulties and diversity in the educational context, and to adapt attention to diversity plans and educational projects for use in centers.

At the same time, there is a growing social need for an educational system which promotes democracy, equality and equity; without segregation or discrimination due 
to differences and enables inclusion within a framework of diversity awareness.

This program was developed by an academic committee made up of specialists with experience in the clinical, educational and social fields. These professionals bring their expertise to meet the professional development needs of psychologist working in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams, school management structures and specialized attention. They have conducted extensive research and have designed a syllabus that is in line with academic objectives.

This 100% online postgraduate certificate is the perfect opportunity to learn how to address Learning Difficulties in Reading”

This postgraduate certificate in Learning Difficulties in Reading contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in Learning Difficulties in Reading
• Graphic, schematic, and practical contents which provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• The latest developments on Learning Difficulties in Reading
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the situations that are presented to the student
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

We offer you the opportunity to study a multitude of practical cases that will help you to tackle any problem associated with Learning Difficulties”

The teaching staff includes professionals with expertise on Learning Difficulties, who bring their experience to this program as well as recognised specialists from leading scientific societies across the world.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide professionals with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive program designed to prepare them for real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. To do so, the Psychologist will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in Learning Difficulties in Reading.

Our multimedia content will make it easier for you to access information. You will be able to update your knowledge in a straightforward and practical way from any device with an Internet connection"

You can organize your study sessions at your own pace, organizing your own schedule and combining it with the rest of your daily commitments"

This program is designed to equip professionals working with Learning Difficulties, with scientific-technical knowledge skills and values that promote the development of students’ core competencies. It will help them to address any problems in their professional context within a framework of educational inclusion now demanded in societies worldwide. Thus, the main objective of this program is to create psychologists who are much more competent and able to more effectively treat children and adolescents with Learning Difficulties in Reading.

TECH’s goal is to help you to be the best in your profession. With this program, you will notice a big difference in the attention you can provide to students”

General Objectives

• Increase theoretical-practical and didactic-methodological knowledge related to psychology, pedagogy and teaching in relation to students with LD in the context of diversity, with an innovative, creative and integral vision for school management 
• Develop professional skills, abilities and competences for the scientific management of the comprehensive educational care of schoolchildren with learning difficulties within the framework of diversity with a high level of specialization

Specific Objectives

• Analyze the processes involved in learning to read in order to consider them in diagnosis, assessment and teaching
• Reflect on the different methods of teaching reading and their shortcomings, as well as the criteria for their selection and application for different students and contexts
• Implement actions for the promotion of reading and prevention of reading difficulties incorporating the main educational agencies
• Identify learning difficulties in reading through their recognition, diagnosis, evaluation and examine their relationship with the family and social context
• Develop comprehensive educational care plans for students or groups of students with learning difficulties based on their attributes, motivations, personal potential, family situation and other contextual circumstances

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