Special Pedagogy
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SA00BC66 |
| Curriculum: | SA 2024 / 2024V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2024-2025 / 2025) |
| Semester: | Autumn / Spring |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Järvelä, Tiina |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2024-2025
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3009 | SA2024-1A | 2024-10-14 – 2024-12-20 | Susanna Weber | Finnish | 2024-08-01 – 2024-09-06 |
| 3010 | SA2024-1B | 2024-10-14 – 2024-12-20 | Susanna Weber | Finnish | 2024-08-01 – 2024-09-06 |
| 3011 | SA2024V-1K | 2025-04-01 – 2025-05-31 | Tiina Järvelä | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
Student
- understands the values associated with diversity and is aware of their own attitudes
- outline operating environments and support systems for special needs education
- gets acquainted with the concepts, theoretical approaches and operating models of special needs education
Student's Workload
Student workload: 3 x 27 = 81 hours, of which lectures 33 hours.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
- Kasvatustieteen ja varhaiskasvatuksen perusteet
Contents
Student
- strengthen their own theoretical knowledge of special education and training
- strengthen their own ability to face difference
- masters the key concepts of special needs education
- gets acquainted with the operating environment of special education
Regional Impact
The student gets acquainted with the regional operating environments of special education.
Internationality
The student becomes acquainted with international research.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Moberg, S., Hautamäki, J., Kivirauma, J., Lahtinen, U., Savolainen, H., Vehmas, S., Erityispedagogiikan perusteet.2015. WSOY oppimateriaalit.
Other study material will be announced at lectures.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Participation in teaching, lectures, exam.
Assessment Criteria
After completing the course, the student is able to
Grade 1. present the historical and theoretical development lines of special education.
Grade 2. defines the key concepts in the field of special education and knows the related sciences
Grade 3. identify international and national trends in the field of special needs education
Grade 4. describe the emphases of special pedagogy research activities
Grade 5. make use of information sources in the field of special needs education
Further Information
The student gives feedback on the course through the Spark system.