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Opportunities, Obstacles and Challenges for Learning, 15 credits
Möjligheter, hinder och utmaningar i lärandet, 15 hp
941A11
Main field of study
Special EducationCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Lotta HolmeDirector of studies or equivalent
Elisabeth AhlstrandECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Weeks | Language | Campus | ECV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L7MPD | Masterprogramme in Special Education (Halvfart, Specialpedagogik) | 2 (Spring 2015) | Swedish | |||
| L7MPS | Masterprogramme in Special Education (Special Education) | 4 (Spring 2015) | 201504-201523 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | E |
| L7YSP | Special Education | 4 (Spring 2015) | 201534-201603 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | C |
Main field of study
Special EducationCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XCourse offered for
- Master´s programme in Pedagogical Practices/Education with Emphasis in Outdoor Didactics/Special Education
- Special Education
- Master´s programme in Pedagogical Practices/Education with emphasis in Outdoor Didactics/Special Education
Entry requirements
30 HE credits approved in the Special Education Programme, or the equivalent.Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should:
- be able to analyse and problematise the effects that socio-emotional factors, psychosocial factors and environmental factors may have on development and learning
- be able to discuss educational challenges from a relational, compensatory and critical perspective
- demonstrate knowledge of the effects that neuropsychiatric diagnoses may have on individuals and the environment
- demonstrate knowledge of intellectual disabilities, additional needs and the special school as a school type
- be able to formulate and discuss different perspectives on complex learning situations
- be able to discuss different special educational models and approaches
- demonstrate an understanding of current research in special educational.
Course content
The course addressed the complicated interplay between individual and environment, which may create conditions, challenges and obstacles for learning. In a qualified way, the course covers how cooperation between society, institutions, home and school may affect learning. The course includes advanced knowledge of communicative ability and of groups, different living conditions and everyday life in schools. Assessment, analysis and evaluation work with a focus on organisation, group and individual is problematised. Socio-emotional and psychosocial factors are particularly emphasised, and the effects that neuropsychiatric diagnoses and intellectual disabilities may have on learning and development are problematised and discussed in depth.
Teaching and working methods
The teaching takes the form of lectures and literature seminars, as well as through oral and written assignments, carried out independently or in groups. The teaching also takes the form of given through practice-oriented studies and placement.
Examination
Students who have passed an examination are not eligible for the re-examination to obtain a higher grade.
Grades
Two-grade scale, U, GOther information
Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.Department
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