KPTSPEKOK Special Education Module (15+ cr)
Description
The module on Special Education focuses on special education and inclusive education from an international point of view. It offers perspectives on pedagogical environments as well as various pedagogical approaches. The contents include also outlook on disability studies and evidence-based practices in the context of special and inclusive education.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the specialisation module in Special Education the student will
- understand how international agreements, and their national implementation affect the position of special education and its role in developing inclusive education
- have knowledge on evidence-based practices for supporting learners with special needs
- recognize and analyze the theoretical underpinnings and practical implementation of various pedagogical approaches for supporting learning
- understand and apply the theoretical premises of Disability Studies in developing pedagogical practices