Study Guide

Objectives

After completing the study unit, the student is able to:
- Know the ethical principles of the work of a vocational special needs teacher and act in accordance with these principles
- Recognize and understand inclusive principles and practices, and act according to them
- Consider the significance of cultural diversity and language awareness in the implementation of individual learning paths
- Know the importance of guiding and encouraging feedback in the support of students with special needs and extensive special needs
- Understand the process of personalization as well as the practices of adaptation and deviation

Content

During this study unit, we will seek to answer the following questions:
- On what ethical principles is vocational special needs teaching based?
- How are inclusive principles implemented in the work of a vocational special needs teacher?
- How does a vocational special needs teacher consider cultural diversity and language awareness in teaching and guidance?
- How is guiding and encouraging feedback given to strengthen the agency and participation of students with special needs and/or extensive special needs?
- How is the personalization process of students with special needs and/or extensive special needs practically implemented?

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

The student passes the study unit if they have demonstrated competencies described in the learning outcomes. If the student has not achieved the learning outcomes or supplemented their competencies in the manner agreed on, they will fail the study unit. The grounds for the assessment criteria are described in the document ‘Pedagogical principles in professional Special Needs Teacher Education’. The assessment criteria is derived from the learning outcomes presented in the implementation plan for the study unit.