Postgraduate certificate Educational Difficulties in Hearing and Language

The disorders that children can present in the educational environment are many and varied. Therefore, hearing and speech specialist teachers should know the aspects related to the development and most frequent communication, language and speech disorders in the school environment, as well as how to prevent, detect and stimulate language in the classroom. This program offers the most complete information so that students can increase their skills and develop professionally.

University certificate

duration

6 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

6 ECTS

financing up to

3 months

Price(first year)

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Introduction to the Program

Learn about the main Educational Difficulties in Hearing and Language and achieve the complete learning of your students”

The Postgraduate certificate in Educational Difficulties in Hearing and Language has been designed by a team of professionals with extensive experience in the field with the aim of preparing future teachers in the detection of these types of educational problems.

To this end, this Postgraduate certificate will study the evolution of language as a sign of good social and cognitive growth in students, taking into account its fundamental role in the cognitive development of the child. In this way, the existing difficulties in this area will be analyzed in order to be able to respond and meet the needs associated with language from the perspective of the inclusive school.

This program is distinguished by the fact that it can be taken in a 100% online format, adapting to the needs and obligations of the student, in an asynchronous and completely self-manageable way. The student will be able to choose which days, at what time and how much time to dedicate to the study of the contents of the program. Always in tune with the capabilities and skills dedicated to it.

The order and distribution of the subjects and their units is specially designed to allow each student to choose their own schedule and self-manage their time. For this purpose, you will have at your disposal theoretical materials presented through enriched texts, multimedia presentations, exercises and guided practical activities, motivational videos, master classes and case studies, where you will be able to evoke knowledge in an orderly manner and work on decision making that demonstrates your high-level education within this field of teaching.

Improving teachers' skills is critical to providing quality education to students"

This Postgraduate certificate in Educational Difficulties in Hearing and Language contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include:

The development of practical cases presented in simulated scenarios by experts in the field of study, where the student will evoke in an orderly manner the knowledge learned and demonstrate the acquisition of the competencies
The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
Practical exercises where the students undergo the self-assessment process to improve learning, as well as activities at different skill levels
Special emphasis on innovative methodologies and teaching research
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

Children with educational difficulties need personalized attention. For this reason, it is necessary for teachers to have a broad knowledge of this type of pathology"

Its teaching staff includes professionals belonging to the field of education, who contribute their work experience to this training, as well as renowned specialists from reference societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, whereby the teacher must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the educational program. For this purpose, the teacher will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by renowned experts in educational difficulties and with extensive teaching experience.

Acquire a higher professional level that will allow you to compete with the best thanks to the completion of this very complete program"

The program invites us to learn and grow, to develop as teachers, to learn about educational tools and strategies in relation to the most common needs in our classrooms"

Syllabus

The structure of the contents has been designed by top level professionals within the educational field, with a wide trajectory and recognized prestige in the profession. Backed by their experience, and with extensive knowledge of new technologies applied to teaching.

The best content to create the best teachers”

Module 1. Psychopathology of Hearing and Language in the Educational Field

1.1. Conceptualization of Communication and Language Psychopathology in the Spanish Educational System

1.1.1. Analysis of the Concept of Psychopathology
1.1.2. International Classification of Communication and Language Disorders
1.1.3. Incidence of Communication, Language and Speech Disorders on Learning Processes
1.1.4. Prevalence of Communication and Language Disorders in the School Setting

1.2. Functional Anatomical Principles of the Organs Involved in Hearing and Language

1.2.1. Anatomy and Physiology of Hearing
1.2.2. Anatomy and Physiology of the Articulatory System
1.2.3. Brain Areas Involved in Communication and Language Development

1.3. Communication Disorders

1.3.1. Communication Disorders
1.3.2. Classification and Types of Communication Disorders

1.4. Speech Disorders

1.4.1. Articulation Disorders
1.4.2. Rhythm and Fluency Disorders
1.4.3. Voice Disorders

1.5. Oral Language Disorders

1.5.1. Simple Speech Delay (SSD)
1.5.2. Specific Language Disorder (SLD)
1.5.3. Aphasia

1.6. Written Language Disorders

1.6.1. Reading Disorders: Dyslexia
1.6.2. Writing Disorders: Dysgraphia

1.7. Psychopathology of Communication in Students with Neurodevelopmental Disorders

1.7.1. Intellectual Development Disorders (IDD) and Communicative Development
1.7.2. Motor Impairment and Communicative Development
1.7.3. Students with Attention Deficit Disorder with or without Hyperactivity Disorder
1.7.4. Autism Spectrum Disorder

1.8. Language and Communication Psychopathology in Auditory Impairment

1.8.1. Conceptualization of Auditory Disability
1.8.2. Etiology of Hearing Impairment
1.8.3. Classification of Hearing Impairment
1.8.4. Communicative Development of Hearing Impairment
1.8.5. Technical Aids for Communication in Hearing Impaired Students: Types and Criteria for Use

1.9. Psychopathology of Language and Communication in Students with Special Educational Needs

1.9.1. High Abilities
1.9.2. Students with Difficulties in Accessing the Educational System due to Personal Conditions or School Record

1.10. Educational Actions in the Field of Language and Communication

1.10.1. What to Assess?
1.10.2. How to Assess it?
1.10.3. Where to Assess?
1.10.4. Who Does the Assessment?

This program is the key to advancing your professional career, don't let this opportunity pass you by"

Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Difficulties in Hearing and Language

Speech and language disorders are becoming more and more frequent in the educational environment, so it is essential that teachers are increasingly trained in detecting and addressing these difficulties. In response to this need, TECH has designed the Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Difficulties in Hearing and Language in which you will delve into the aspects related to the development of communication and language, the most common communication, language and speech disorders in the school environment and how to prevent, detect and stimulate language in the classroom. The 100% online methodology, will allow you to adapt the study to your needs and obligations, in a self-manageable and asynchronous way.

Orient your professional career to the approach of students with educational difficulties

Are you looking to specialize in the detection and care of educational difficulties in hearing and language? TECH has the answer! With the Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Difficulties in Hearing and Language, you will be able to address the psychopathology of hearing and language, the functional anatomical bases involved in the related organs and the evolution of language as an indication of good social and cognitive growth in students, taking into account its fundamental role in the cognitive development of the child.