Introduction

This programme aims to qualify individuals who have met all the requirements to become an educational therapist. While traditional teaching focuses primarily on academics, educational therapists are trained to understand both academic content and how individuals process information.

 Course Objectives:

Students will learn how to understand the specific learning challenges faced by individuals with diverse learning needs. Students will also learn how to apply the principles of effective screening, assessment, and intervention strategies to identify and address the individual’s educational needs.

ERCI runs its classes on a lecture-tutorial system. The average teacher-student ratio for lectures and tutorials are as follows:

• Lectures – 150 Students to 1 Lecturer
• Tutorials – 35 Students to 1 Tutor

COURSE DELIVERY

Course Delivery

Students undertaking the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Therapy programme will be expected to complete 6 modules of academic study. This programme is available on both full and part time basis and will take 8 months and 13 months respectively to complete. Full-time students will attend classes 5 days a week on weekdays for 3 hours each day, while part-time students will attend classes 3 days a week on weekdays and/or on weekends for 3 hours each day.

Course structure

Module Descriptions

Module 1: Introduction to Educational Therapy

Synopsis: This module provides foundational knowledge and skills for individuals interested in educational therapy. Participants will explore the principles and practices of educational therapy, including understanding learning differences, assessment techniques, intervention strategies, and collaboration with other professionals.

Key learning objective: To grasp the role of educational therapy in supporting students with diverse learning needs, developing assessment and intervention plans, and fostering effective communication with students, families, and educators.

Module 2: Lifespan Human Development (From Birth to Late Adolescence)

Synopsis: This module explores the journey of a child from birth to late adolescence through the lifespan development and the varied cognitive, physical, social and emotional challenges encountered.

Key learning objective: To understand developmental milestones, cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development, and the impact of various factors such as genetics, environment, and culture on individual growth and maturation.

Module 3: Nosology of Disabilities & Disorders

Synopsis: The module explores the different classification systems used to categorize disabilities and disorders, such as the DSM-5, ICD-10, EDM and PDM-2.

Key learning objective: To know and understand the criteria for diagnosis, familiarizing with different classification systems of disabilities and disorders, and critically analysing their strengths and limitations in clinical practice.

Module 4: Introduction to the 3 Praxes in Educational Therapy

Synopsis: This module provides an overview of the three foundational praxes in educational therapy, exploring their principles, applications, and benefits in supporting diverse learners.

Key learning objective: Understand and differentiate the three praxes in educational therapy to effectively apply them in individualized educational interventions.

Module 5: Screening through Assessment to Intervention

Synopsis: This module provides a comprehensive overview of the processes involved in screening, assessment, and intervention to support student learning and development.

Key learning objective: Understand and apply the principles of effective screening, assessment, and intervention strategies to identify and address students’ educational needs.

Module 6: Research Project

Synopsis: This module provides a comprehensive overview of doing research, including identifying research questions, research design and methodology, data collection, data analysis, presentation of findings, ethical considerations in research, practical application of research, project development, and project presentation and evaluation.

Key learning objective: design, implement, and present a research project relevant to special and inclusive education, demonstrating competence in research methodologies, ethical considerations, data analysis, and interpretation.

COURSE AVAILABILITY

 Course Availability

Intakes for the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Therapy programme are available 4 times a year. All applications should be submitted to ERCI no later than 1 month before the commencement date.

Assessment Framework

The course is assessed by coursework. Unless otherwise stated, all modules within the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Therapy programme are assessed based on individual assignment(s).

 Entry Requirements

Academic:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following field of education, psychology, biology, human resource, medicine, and counselling.

Language:

• IELTS 6.0; or
• Score between 85 – 99 in ERCI English Proficiency Test

Remarks

• Applicants should be at least 21 years of age (based on birth year) at the time of registration.
• All applications are subject to the Institute’s assessment of eligibility for entry into the programme.

Graduation Requirements

Students must pass all prescribed modules in the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Therapy programme with a minimum grade of P (Pass).

 Course Fees

For a full listing of course fees and other charges, please select one of the following:

– Fees Payable for Local Applicants
– Fees Payable for International Applicants