Learning Disabilities

The Learning Disabilities course by Asian College of Teachers is apt for those willing to venture into the field of inclusive teaching/ LD. The program is offered in Certificate, Diploma and Post Graduate levels and builds an in-depth understanding about Learning Disabilities so that the educator can make a genuine difference in an inclusive classroom.

Learning Disabilities

The Learning Disabilities course by Asian College of Teachers is apt for those willing to venture into the field of inclusive teaching/ LD. The program is offered in Certificate, Diploma and Post Graduate levels and builds an in-depth understanding about Learning Disabilities so that the educator can make a genuine difference in an inclusive classroom. The course acquaints the aspirants with the thorough idea of the types of behaviour related with the various types of learning disabilities and how to identify them in learners. The course will also equip them with the suitable approaches and methodologies to adopt in order to maintain a warm relationship with the learners and have a proper learning environment in the classroom. The three levels (Certificate, Diploma and P G Diploma) of the course emphasize the knowledge and the skills that are required in understanding social and emotional development of students with LD along with the various support required at various stages.

The P G Diploma level comes with another CACHE endorsed course that will aid in strengthening the skills as an educator.

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  • Flexible course which can be pursued from any corner of the globe
  • Duration of the Certificate level is of 4 months
  • Duration of the Diploma level is of 8 months
  • Duration of the P G Diploma level is of 12 months

The Learning Disabilities program is a contemporary course that is tailored for aspiring / working teachers or special education needs (SEN) teachers planning to upgrade. The course equips the future global educators with the vital skills and methods to address the needs of the learners with special needs. The course comes in an online mode that offers aspirants with enough flexibility to pursue it from any corner of the world.

  • Minimum eligibility criterion for the Certificate and Diploma in Learning Disabilities course is 10+2
  • Minimum Eligibility criterion for the PG Diploma level is graduation
  • Both aspiring as well as experienced teachers are eligible to apply

The minimum eligibility for enrolling in Certificate and Diploma level is a 10+2 degree, whereas admission in the PG Diploma level requires a graduation degree. If an aspirant or an experienced teacher is willing to gain knowledge in teaching methods relating to learning disabilities or upgrade their existing skills to excel in the chosen area, this is the perfect course to pursue.

Also, the course can be pursued by class teachers willing to work in inclusive classroom set-up, aspiring/experienced special education teachers, Shadow teachers, Teachers-in-charge, Advisors/ counsellors in educational institutes and budding entrepreneurs looking to open a crèche or a day-care centre.

  • Course is available in online mode
  • The Certificate level is available at a reasonable price of 13,000 INR
  • The Diploma level is available at a reasonable price of 18,000 INR
  • The P G Diploma level is available at a reasonable price of 35,000 INR
  • Two separate certificates from ACT and CACHE for P G level

ACT’s online course on Learning Disabilities are offered in 3 different levels which can be availed at reasonable course fees. Candidates with basic computer skills and an internet connection can take up this online course. Teaching children with special education needs is different to some extent when compared to teaching regular children and every learning institution today prefers teachers equipped to deal with varied learners. The course at each level – Certificate, Diploma or P G Diploma is sure to benefit you to gain insight into the behavioural pattern of special children in today’s classrooms, anywhere across the world.

Certificate 13,000 INR
Diploma 18,000 INR
P G Diploma 35,000 INR

Certificate Syllabus

Phase 1: Understanding Learning Disabilities

Phase 2: Identifying Students with LDs

Phase 3: Making Sense of the IEP

Phase 4: Understanding Service Locations

Phase 5: Learning the Right Teaching Strategies

Phase 6: Helping Students with Word Identification Problems

Phase 7: Helping Students with Reading Comprehension Problems

Phase 8: Helping Students with Written Expression Problems

Diploma Syllabus

Phase 1: Understanding Learning Disabilities

Phase 2: Identifying Students with LDs

Phase 3: Making Sense of the IEP

Phase 4: Understanding Service Locations

Phase 5: Learning the Right Teaching Strategies

Phase 6: Helping Students with Word Identification Problems

Phase 7: Helping Students with Reading Comprehension Problems

Phase 8: Helping Students with Written Expression Problems

Phase 9: Helping Students with Math Reasoning and Calculation Problems

Phase 10: Modifying Your Classroom

Phase 11: Managing Student Behaviour

Phase 12: Linking Home and School

Phase 13: Instructional Methods to help students with LD overcome challenges in an Inclusive Classroom

Phase 14: Learning Strategies & Assessment Techniques for students with LD

Phase 15:

Visual and Auditory Processing Disorder

  • Spatial Relation
  • Visual Agnosia
  • Visual Closure
  • Visual Discrimination

Phase 16: Non Verbal Disability

Phase 17:

Specific Learning Disabilities:

  • Dyslexia
    • Phonemic Awareness
    • Phonics
    • Fluency
    • Vocabulary
    • Text Comprehension

Phase 18:

  • Dysgraphia
  • Dyscalculia

PG Diploma Syllabus

Phase 1: Understanding Learning Disabilities

Phase 2: Identifying Students with LDs

Phase 3: Making Sense of the IEP

Phase 4: Understanding Service Locations

Phase 5: Learning the Right Teaching Strategies

Phase 6: Helping Students with Word Identification Problems

Phase 7: Helping Students with Reading Comprehension Problems

Phase 8: Helping Students with Written Expression Problems

Phase 9: Helping Students with Math Reasoning and Calculation Problems

Phase 10: Modifying Your Classroom

Phase 11: Managing Student Behaviour

Phase 12: Linking Home and School

Phase 13: Instructional Methods to help students with LD overcome challenges in an Inclusive Classroom

Phase 14: Learning Strategies & Assessment Techniques for students with LD

Phase 15:

Visual and Auditory Processing Disorder

  • Spatial Relation
  • Visual Agnosia
  • Visual Closure
  • Visual Discrimination

Phase 16: Non Verbal Disability

Phase 17:

Specific Learning Disabilities:

  • Dyslexia
    • Phonemic Awareness
    • Phonics
    • Fluency
    • Vocabulary
    • Text Comprehension

Phase 18:

  • Dysgraphia
  • Dyscalculia

Phase 19: Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)

Phase 20: Language Processing Disorder

Phase 21: Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit

Phase 22: Dyspraxia

(Additional course: CACHE endorsed online course – Recognising and Supporting Children with Special Needs).

  • Globally accepted certificate from ACT
  • The word “Online” is not mentioned in the certificate
  • Candidates completing the PG Diploma level of the course can avail the coveted certificate from CACHE for completing the CACHE endorsed course - Recognising and Supporting Children with Special Needs.

The candidates will be awarded a globally recognized certificate from Asian College of Teachers on successful completion of the course/s. The certificate awarded has an added advantage as the words “Online” is not mentioned in the certificate. Shipment of certificates within India is done free of cost but the candidates residing outside India are required to pay an additional fee. Generally, after submission of all the assignments and completion of the course, the candidate has to pay the dispatch fee. After that we take the respective shipping address and contact number of the candidate and courier the certificate to the same. It takes a maximum of 3 weeks for the certificates to reach the candidate’s address.

  • Easy admission process
  • Application can be submitted online
  • Opt for any online payment scheme

Interested candidates willing to enrol have to fill up an online application form with all the relevant details and must provide correct email id and phone number as all the communication will be forwarded there. Once the application form is submitted, the candidates will receive the course details via email and phone call from ACT’s admission executives. The course fee payment details will be mailed to the candidates once they confirm their enrolment. The course fee can be paid through online payment using Debit / Credit Card or by depositing Cash, Cheque or Demand Draft to our bank account. After the payment is credited the candidates will be receiving payment confirmation with online admission form. They need to fill up the same and submit in order to get online access to the course.

Get the opportunity to become an accomplished:

  • Teacher in an inclusive classroom
  • Shadow teacher
  • Teacher-in-charge
  • Advisor/ counsellor
  • Budding entrepreneur

After successfully completing this professional course on Learning Disabilities, many new and exciting doors of opportunities will open in the field of professional teaching. Any course, that the candidates choose, will instil knowledge and lend expertise to keep them one step ahead of others. The qualifications and certificates are surely to benefit those who have opened or are willing to open day care facilities or crèche. Since this course is internationally recognized, it will be helpful for those looking for employment opportunities across the globe and help you in realizing your dream of teaching abroad.

The courses in ADHD prepare you as an educator equipped with teaching strategies and approaches for pupils with ADHD. After successfully completing the respective levels of the course on ADHD, many new and exciting opportunities will open up in your professional teaching career. Any course you choose will instill the knowledge and lend expertise to keep you one step ahead.

Completing any of the courses will broaden your scope as an educator and you can look forward to roles like Shadow teacher, Class teacher in an inclusive classroom, Advisor/ counselor etc. This course can be immensely helpful for school administrator/ co- coordinator/ curriculum developer, budding entrepreneur etc.

  • Complete support throughout the course – email us your queries and we will reach out to you at the earliest
  • Candidates can learn at their own pace and convenience
  • 100% placement assistance for all our students

Complete online support from our experienced tutors of Asian College of Teachers for the Learning Disabilities program. Our tutors are committed to helping aspirants achieve their learning goals and are always there to share their knowledge and provide you solutions regarding their queries. ACT’s tutors and coordinators provide them the much needed support and will guide them throughout. Since the course offers flexible learning, candidates can take the opportunity to learn at their own pace and clear all their doubts as and when required.

  • The candidates will receive a globally recognized certificate from Asian College of Teachers.
  • All ACT courses are accredited by International Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (QAHE)
  • ACT SEN courses are certified by CPD Certification Service UK
  • Most of our Special Education courses are endorsed and accredited by CACHE which is a part of the famous UK based NCFE
  • Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC) a member of British Quality Foundation, has accredited Asian College of Teachers (ACT)
  • The prestigious Education Quality Accreditation Commission (EQAC) has accredited Asian College of Teachers (ACT) that has met all the standards set by this Commission
  • Asian College of Teachers is a member of The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
  • All ACT courses are endorsed by NCC Education, an awarding organisation and a global provider of British education

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