PED525 Learning Difficulties and Basic Skills
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Course Leader:
- David Lansing Cameron
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian.
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Master's programme in Special Needs Education
Teaching language
Norwegian.Prerequisites
Students must have successfully completed examinations in courses PED424 and PED425.
Course contents
The course provides knowledge about central special education research and application areas and simultaneously contributes to students¿ becoming able to undertake critical reflection regarding the ideological and professional conditions needed for theoretical development and practice. Subjects include children¿s learning difficulties in connection with basic skills (being able to express oneself orally and in written format, being able to read, do arithmetic, use digital aids) as well as additional difficulties. There is focus on the daycare center and school as providing preventive and remedial services, and these topics will be illuminated from both individual and system-based perspectives. The course also provides students with a familiarity with the rights children with special needs have and how one should proceed in order to protect these rights.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course the student should be able to:
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Be familiar with how knowledge is produced among pupils with special needs
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Be able to reflect critically on the basis and practice of knowledge in various subjects
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Be familiar with activities and concepts fundamental to the development of children¿s basic mathematical skills
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Be able to identify and prevent children's unsatisfactory language development
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Have insight into current secondary problems, such as behavioural difficulties and poor self-image
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Be able to formulate goals for adapted education and propose educational and organizational measures
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Be familiar with the legal aspects of special education, procedures for applying for professional help
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Be familier with how an expert assessment may be completed in relation to high-frequency groups of pupils with special educational needs
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have knowledge about teaching methods within the special needs education, both on an individual and on an organizational level, that may be applied when working with learning difficulties related to basic skills
Examination requirements
A group work must be completed and passed. 4000 words +/- 10% including references.
Teaching methods
Lectures, seminars and groups.
Participation at mandatory seminars and lectures as described in the semester plan.
The workload is estimated at about 400 hours.
Evaluation
Course evaluation is conducted at midterm. A final evaluation is conducted as required.
Admission for external candidates
No.
Assessment methods and criteria
Individual portfolio assessment. Graded assessment
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| PED525 – Learning Difficulties and Basic Skills. | 15 |