Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

After completing the study unit, the student is able to
- connect special needs pedagogy to pedagogy and education and is able to name the fields close to special needs pedagogy
- know the historical phases of special needs pedagogy and define its key concepts
- describe Finland’s special needs education system and legislation for students of all ages
- apply the latest research data in special needs pedagogy to their work.

Content (course unit)

During the study unit, we will seek to answer the following questions:
- What is special needs pedagogy like as a field of study?
- How do the historical developments of special needs pedagogy affect the present?
- Which regulations and instructions affect the arrangement of learning support, and how?
- How can you use research data in special needs pedagogy when working in the teaching and education field?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

To receive the grade ‘Satisfactory’ (1–2), the student must be able to
- connect special needs pedagogy to pedagogy and education and is able to name the fields close to special needs pedagogy
- know the historical phases of special needs pedagogy and define its key concepts.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

To receive the grade ‘Good’ (3–4), the student must be able to
- connect special needs pedagogy to pedagogy and education and is able to name the fields close to special needs pedagogy
- know the historical phases of special needs pedagogy and define its key concepts
- describe Finland’s special needs education system and legislation for students of all ages.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

To receive the grade ‘Very good’ (5), the student must be able to
- connect special needs pedagogy to pedagogy and education and is able to name the fields close to special needs pedagogy
- know the historical phases of special needs pedagogy and define its key concepts
- describe Finland’s special needs education system and legislation for students of all ages
- apply the latest research data in special needs pedagogy to their work.

Assessment scale

0-5