Special education in youth workLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to use the concepts of special education in a consistent manner. You demonstrate your familiarity with groups that need special pedagogic support. You are able to use the knowledge of different groups in encountering and instructing individuals and groups. You are able to combine expertise in child welfare with special education.

Content

What are the specific pedagogical concepts and trends in special education? What are the pedagogically different groups within youth work like? How is expertise in child welfare connected with skills in special education?

Evaluation

a. You can use professional concepts in an expert way in child protection.

c. You can work as a team member in social youth work.

e. You can choose appropriate methods used in working with children and adolescents with special needs and justify the choices.