Course content

Academic content

The introductory course is broadly designed to cover the most frequently occurring special education challenges in school. Central to the course is the understanding of how primary and lower secondary school should ensure good framework conditions for education and upbringing for all pupils. Legislation, measures and opportunities for an inclusive school, special education working methods and legal and ethical issues are key topics here. The course provides insight into theoretical and special education perspectives, development and risk factors, prevention and interventions. 

Content

Introduction to the field of special education.

• Mapping, cooperation and participation
• Planning, implementation and evaluation of special education measures in an inclusive school
• Writing of pedagogical report and IOP
• Understanding, prevention and measures for pupils with different challenges
• Different perspectives on social and emotional challenges
• Students with general learning disabilities
• Pupils with sensory impairment
• Measures and adaptation at the individual and system level
• Specific reading, writing, math, and language difficulties
• Identify and map specific difficulties and the student's development
• The role of the special education teacher

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Student

• has good knowledge of the special education field, its traditions and opportunities

• has good knowledge of the role and working methods of the special education teacher, legal and ethical issues

• has good knowledge of various learning challenges, prevention and measures

Skills

The student should be able to:

• facilitate the learning environment so that pupils with different challenges experience academic mastery and social development

• communicate special education topics with the pupils themselves, their parents, colleagues and other partners

• the ability to critically and knowledge-based reflection on various special education topics

General competence

Student

• has action competence and, based on research-based knowledge, can contribute to active participation and community for a diverse group of pupils
• can apply his/her knowledge and skills to prevent, assess and adapt teaching so that pupils with different learning challenges
• can develop their learning potential in the best possible way, both academically and socially
• has theoretical knowledge and profession-specific skills that can benefit the field of special education

Learning methods and activities

The course emphasizes research-based, practical and dialogue-based teaching. The working methods will vary between lectures, conversations, seminars, various forms of group work and individual work, as well as the use of digital tools. All students are expected to contribute actively in seminars, discussions and other academic interaction.

Learning methods and activities

The courses emphasis is placed on research-based and dialogue-based teaching. The forms of work will vary between lectures, conversations, seminars, various forms of group work and individual work, as well as the use of digital tools. It is expected that all students contribute actively in seminars, discussions and other professional collaboration.

Compulsory assignments

• Mandatory assignments according to emnebeskrivelsen

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

The student must have completed Pedagogy and Student Knowledge 2 (15 credits) or equivalent in order to be able to start on "Introduction to Special Education" (30 credits). Completed is understood as the approval of mandatory work requirements; in other words, the student is ready for examination.

Required previous knowledge

Past knowledge, learning, and formation in the teacher profession (7,5 credits) and PEL 1 (7,5 credits) or equivalent.

Course materials

The final syllabus will be published on Blackboard before the start of the course.

Credit reductions