Overview
Aims
- Identifying and analysing the main domains/ components of the special psychopedagogy;- Identifying and understanding the specific of the main categories of persons with special needs or in difficulty;- Knowing the main categories of intervention and action for persons with special needs, especi
- Debates upon the main types of deficiencies
- Debates upon the evolution of the children presenting disabilities and the possibilities for their integration in the mass educational system - Case studies for children presenting various types of deficiencies. The role of the dedicated interventional plans. Examples of adapted curricula
Course contents
1. Conceptual delimitations and specific terminology 2. Elements of psychopedagogy for the mentally disabled 3. Sensorial visual deficiencies 4. Sensory auditory deficiencies 5. Motor deficiencies 6. Language disorders 7. Socio- affective and behavioural disorders 8. Related deficiencies a) Deafness - ablepsia b) Autism c) Psychomotor and emotional instability; ADHD syndrome d) Instrumental disorders: dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia
Learning outcomes
- Debates upon the main types of deficiencies - Debates upon the evolution of the children presenting disabilities and the possibilities for their integration in the mass educational system - Case studies for children presenting various types of deficiencies. The role of the dedicated interventional plans. Examples of adapted curricula
Assessment
Written exam 70%, Seminar works 30%