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NILD Educational Therapy Level III
Course Description
This course will help the participant to expand their ability to incorporate cognitive function development within the NILD educational therapy techniques, effectively implement mediated learning experiences, and develop language competencies in students.
In addition, participants will continue to explore the usage of psychological and educational assessments, which reveal patterns of cognitive strengths and weaknesses and gain a comprehensive understanding of Level I & II techniques. Level I and II techniques will be reviewed, and Level III techniques will be introduced.
Course Pre-Requisites
Completion of Level ll NILD training
Course Learning Outcomes
This course will equip the educational therapist to more effectively implement NILD techniques by having an understanding of cognitive functions, cognitive modifiability, and mediated learning.
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Evaluate the 5 core techniques in the light of cognitive functions
- Demonstrate competency in the Level II techniques
- Develop language competencies in students by using techniques that utilise reading comprehension and written expression
- Incorporate cognitive function development within NILD educational therapy
- Refine diagnostic and prescriptive competency
- Refine questioning skills to stimulate oral language
- Further develop the skills of pacing, transitions, and application of mediated learning
- Articulate an understanding of the theoretical constructs that underlie NILD Educational Therapy
Start the journey!
NILD Zimbabwe, affiliated to NILD in the United States, offers a structured training programme consisting of three course levels, each building upon the previous one, enhancing the therapist’s skills in assessing, planning, and implementing specialised educational therapy plans. Upon completion, one will become a Professionally Certified Educational Therapist.