Theoretical foundations of special needs education (5 cr)
Code: AE00CQ27-3002
General information
- Timing
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09.08.2025 - 08.08.2028
The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Online learning
- Unit
- School of Professional Teacher Education
- Campus
- Main Campus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 50 - 50
- Degree programmes
- Vocational Special Needs Teacher Education
- Teachers
- Tiina Parviainen
- Leena Selkivuori
- Kaisa Räty
- Kaija Peuna-Korpioja
- Jari Karttunen
- Groups
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AJE25SJEAmmatillinen erityisopettajan koulutus
- Course
- AE00CQ27
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Objective
The purpose of the study unit:
During this course, you will familiarise yourself with the value base of special support and knowledge formation in special needs education. You will familiarise yourself with scientific publications and examine the use of applied research data in special education solutions. You will reflect on the practices and pedagogical solutions of special support. You will assess the effectiveness and significance of special support for the individual and the community.
Study unit competences:
In this study unit, you will promote and develop your
Development competence,
which means the ability to explore and use research data about special needs education. Development competence is put into practice when planning and implementing inclusive solutions.
Reflection competence,
which refers to conscious reflection and a critical and investigative approach to implementing education, teaching and special support. It also includes the ability to act in accordance with inclusive principles in the development of vocational special needs teaching and special support.
Learning objectives:
In your work, you will comply with the principles of professional ethics associated with special support. You will be able to use research in the field of special needs education to evaluate and develop the foundations of your own work.
Content
Theory and philosophy of special education: terminology and concepts, paradigms that guide the actions, applied information in practice. Special needs education as a discipline.
Applied research as a tool for developing special support in vocational education and training. Research-based development of vocational special needs teaching.
The importance and practice of scientific research as a tool for the planning, implementation and development of special support. Topical themes in special needs education; special needs teaching, pedagogy in special education, special care. Teachers working with special support; the research-based nature of choices and impact.
Location and time
Verkkokurssi on avoinna 4.8.- 31.12.2025
Opintojakson info on 9.8.2025 orientaatiopäivän yhteydessä.
Koontiwebinaari on 23.10.2024 kello 14-16.
Materials
Opintojakson perusteokset:
Moberg, S., Hautamäki, J., Kivirauma, J., Lahtinen, U., Savolainen, H. & Vehmas, S. (2019). Erityispedagogiikan perusteet. Uudistettu 4. painos. PS-kustannus.
Jahnukainen, M. & Harrikari, K. (2024). Lasten erityishuolto ja -opetus Suomessa. 3. osa. Vastapaino.
Lisäksi opintojaksolla tutustutaan tutkimuskirjallisuuteen sovitusti.
Teaching methods
Not available in English
Completion alternatives
Opintojakson korvaaminen aiemmilla opinnoilla:
- Opintojakson voit korvata aiemmin suoritetuilla:
* Erityispedagogiikan perusopinnoilla, 25 op, jotka on suoritettu 1.8.2015 jälkeen tai
* Jamkin täydennyskoulutuksen tai avoimen amkin kautta suoritetuilla Ammatillisen erityisopetuksen perusteet I, 5 op -opintojaksolla tai Erityispedagoginen tietoperusta, 5 op -opintojaksolla, jotka on suoritettu 1.1.2018 jälkeen.
Korvaavuutta ja sisällyttämistä haet Peppi-järjestelmän eAhot-hakemuksella, johon liität kopion korvaavaksi esittämästäsi opintojen todistuksesta ja tarvittaessa sisältökuvauksen.
Opintojakson osaamisen tunnistaminen ja arviointi:
- Opintojaksosta voi hakea aiemmin hankitun osaamisen tunnistamista ja arviointia omalta kouluttajalta. Hakeminen tehdään erillisellä lomakkeella, johon liitetään 1) se kirjallinen aineisto, jonka perusteella tunnistamista ja arviointia haet ja 2) kirjoitettu arviointiaineiston osoittamasta osaamisesta suhteessa opintojakson osaamistavoitteeseen ja arviointikriteereihin.
Student workload
Opintojakson laajuus on 135 h (5 x 27 h) opiskelijan työtä.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:
Development competence:
You will understand the possibilities of how knowledge building, and applied information in special education research, can facilitate the practical solutions of special support. You will be able to apply research data to the development of your and your work community’s competence in special support.
Reflection competence:
You will be able to reflect on the basic concepts, values and attitudes related to diversity, special support and participation in your own professional field. You will be able to set yourself goals for developing an inclusive operating environment.
Qualifications
This course is part of the curriculum of professional special needs teacher education programme.
Further information
Oppimisprosessin arvioinnin välineitä ovat aktiivinen osallistuminen työskentelyyn ohjauspäivillä ja oppimispiirissä, kirjallisuuteen ja muuhun aineistoon perehtyminen ja sen hyödyntäminen tehtävissä. Arviointiaineistoa ovat myös opintojakson tehtävät.