Special education 3 cr (3cr)

Content

Type of course
Compulsory

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
Students
- are familiar with different areas of special education
- know the value bases and ethical principles of special education and can apply them in assessing their own operation
- recognize and can assess the child's needs for special support in everyday situations
- are capable of supporting the child´s social and emotional growth
- are capable of planning the child's rehabilitation in cooperation with the family and network of professionals

Course contents
- early support and its assessment
- language learning difficulties
- social-emotional disturbances
- rehabilitation plan

Teaching methods
Lectures and study visits

Assessment methods
Written assignment

Prerequisites
S231A

Required reading
Pihlaja,p. & Viitala,R.: Erityiskasvatus varhaislapsuudessa. WSOY 2004.
Juva 2004
Viitala.K.: Yhteinen varhaiskasvatus. Tampereen yliopiston julkaisuja 2006.
Varhaiskasvatusta ohjaavat asiakirjat

Name of lecturer
Anneli Majanen

Year of study
3rd year

Period
1

Language of instruction
Finnish