Special Pedagogics
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSAA0402 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SA 2011 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2011-2012) |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Blom, Heidi |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2011-2012
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | S-SA-1A | 2012-01-09 – 2012-06-01 | Heidi Blom | Finnish | 2011-12-07 – 2012-01-15 |
| 4 | S-SA-1B | 2012-01-09 – 2012-06-01 | Heidi Blom | Finnish | 2011-12-07 – 2012-01-15 |
Learning Outcomes
The student gets familiar with special education´s ideas of man, objectives and practices. The student will learn to recognize and evaluate the need for special education.
Student's Workload
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Contents
Social and emotional problems in growing and development. The need for special education. Supporting a child with special needs. Special groups in day-care centres. Possibility for support in schools. Special pedagogics and adulthood. Supported employment.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Ladonlahti, T. & Naukkarinen, A & Vehmas, S. (toim.) 1998. Poikkeava vai erityinen?: erityispedagogiikan monet ulottuvuudet. Jyväskylä. Atena.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, independent studies.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 4-5: The student knows to evaluate, analyse and make comparisons in the field of assignments in special pedagogics. The student is capable of forming a general view of the significance of different factors in the work of social services.
Grade 3: The student knows how to apply and use the concepts of special pedagogics in new situations and in problem-solving.
Grade 1-2: The student knows to explain and interpret the concepts of special pedagogics.
Assessment Methods
Group work 50 %, exam 50%. Numeric evaluation.