Specialist Teaching course

 The specialist teaching course will successfully equip trainees with the specialist skills they need to teach ākonga/students with Specific Learning Disabilities. It is equivalent to Level 5 in the NZQA framework. We have a history of very positive feedback from graduates.

Certificate in Specialist Teaching of Ākonga/Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities (Cert Tchg SLD)

This course comprises two modules:

• Introduction to Specific Learning Disabilities.
•  Teaching Learners with a Specific Learning Disability.

Please email courses@seabrookmckenzie.net  to express interest or to make further inquiries.

Benefits of studying with us:
Our courses are delivered at our Centre. You will be face-to-face with qualified lecturers who are experienced in teaching and tutoring students with specific learning disabilities. The lecture team includes a registered psychologist and occupational therapist.  The small group means you have a chance to learn from each other and have your individual situation addressed by the lecturer. The dates are all weekend or school holiday dates and will allow you to do the course without needing time off from your teaching job. You can also do the course if you are not presently working in a school. The Cert Tchg SLD course is aimed at qualifying you to be part of our bank of qualified, registered, self-employed teacher-tutors and receive referrals from us for prospective students. This is a brilliant qualification for teachers who plan to take a break from full-time teaching and wish to become self-employed teacher-tutors who are skilled in individualised teaching of students with specific learning disabilities.

Course fees:

The fee is $1600 (subject to change). Because of a generous donor, a subsidy is available for out-of-town applicants. The exact amount will depend on the number of eligible trainees at the time the invoices are sent out.

Dates: This course has been postponed. At the moment, we are planning on a start date in the January 2024 school holidays. Lectures and assignments typically take 3-4 terms. The practicum will take another year approximately depending on your circumstances and the availability of suitable students. Please email info@seabrookmckenzie.net to express interest. Thank you to those who are already on our ‘interest’ list!