KPTSPEKOK Special Education Module (15+ cr)

Study level:
Other studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Education and Psychology
Coordinating organisation:
Department of Educational Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
Elective studies:
No

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

Structure

Select min. 15 cr