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MGLU3201 - Introduction in special educational needs

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Assignment and oral examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Assignment 60/100
Oral examination 40/100 30 minutes E

Course content

The course consists of

- introduction to the special education field

- introduction to a selection of social and emotional challenges as well as general learning difficulties

- introduction to specific learning difficulties with emphasis on reading, writing and mathematics difficulties.

The introductory course is broadly designed with a view to covering the most common special educational challenges in school. Central to the course is the understanding of how the primary school should ensure good framework conditions for education and upbringing for all students. Legislation, measures and opportunities for an inclusive school, special educational working methods and legal and ethical issues are central themes here. It will be themed how an inclusive school can work to adapt the education to the individual student's different prerequisites and needs. The course provides insight into theoretical and special educational perspectives, development and risk factors, prevention and measures.

Contents Introduction to the field of special education The inclusive school, a school for all The special education field and the role of the special educator Legislation and rights Reflection on special educational and ethical issues Self-perception and motivation Introduction to special educational working methods Mapping Cooperation and participation Planning, implementation and evaluation of special educational measures Writing professional texts (Pedagogical report and IOP) Understanding, prevention and measures for students with different challenges Different perspectives on social and emotional challenges Pupils with general learning difficulties Measures and adaptation at individual and system level Specific reading, writing, math and language difficulties Identify and map specific difficulties and student development Plan, implement and evaluate measures for students with specific difficulties

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student

  • has good knowledge of the special education field, its traditions and possibilities
  • has good knowledge of the special educator's role and working methods, 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 students with different learning challenges experience development and mastery
  • be able to communicate special educational topics with the students themselves, their parents, colleagues and other partners
  • must have the ability to critically, ethically conscious and knowledge-based reflection on various special educational topics

General competence

The student

  • has action competence and can, based on research-based knowledge, contribute to active participation and community for a complex group of students
  • can apply their knowledge and skills to prevent, assess and adapt education so that students 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 special education field

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

Further on evaluation

The oral exam takes place in groups with 1 hour of preparation time after drawing the exam topic. Postponed exams can be individual if there is only one registered student.

The learning methods and themes in the course are related to the development of skills as a special educator in the school. Some seminars, exercises and group work are mandatory. This will be stated in the semester plan.

The subject has two compulsory work requirements:

  • an individual log with subsequent seminar work
  • writing of a pedagogical report and IOP (carried out in groups)

Specific conditions

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

Course code Reduction From To
LGU14007 7.5 AUTUMN 2019
LGU54006 7.5 AUTUMN 2019
SKOLE6006 15.0 AUTUMN 2020
SKOLE6007 15.0 AUTUMN 2020
LÆR2007 3.5 AUTUMN 2021
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Facts

Version: A
Credits:  30.0 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Teacher Education
  • Special Education
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment and oral examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Oral examination (1) 40/100 E 2023-12-01
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Assignment 60/100

Release
2023-11-21

Submission
2023-11-28


09:00


15:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring UTS Oral examination 40/100 E
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring UTS Assignment 60/100

Release
2024-05-02

Submission
2024-05-10


09:00


15:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
  • 1) Trekking av tema 1 time før eksamen i Akrinn 1.etg _Glassresepsjonen.
Examination

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