Basics of Special Needs PedagogyLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: 1L00EU75
Credits
5 op
Objectives
Know historical phases of special needs education and evaluate their meaning and effects on the present day.
Are familiarised with special needs pedagogy as a discipline, master its key concepts and can use and apply them in their work extensively.
See interfaces between special needs pedagogy and other disciplines and understand their meaning in special needs teachers’ work.
Are familiarised with the latest research in special needs pedagogy and can use and apply it in developing their work and organisation.
Content
What is special needs pedagogy like as a discipline?
What are the key historical phases of special needs education and their meaning and effects on the present day?
What are the key concepts of special needs pedagogy and how are they used in work extensively?
How can you use research information on special need pedagogy in your work?
How can the latest research information on special needs pedagogy be used in developing your work and organisation?