Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate can explain the relationship between:

• Neurology, cognition, perception and learning
• Hearing impairment and learning
• Visual impairment and learning

Skills

The candidate can:

• Observe, reflect on and understand the individual’s needs and abilities from individual and interactionist perspectives
• Conduct simple diagnostic tests and interpret results
• Develop differentiated teaching plans for pupils with sensory-related learning disabilities in line with the results of tests
• Facilitate a stimulating learning environment in an inclusive school

General competence

The candidate can:

• Integrate knowledge about learning and sensory-related learning disabilities based on various learning and development theories
• Formulate individual learning goals for children and adults with sensory-related learning disabilities, as well as criteria for assessment work

Course Description

The course focuses on theories of cognition, neurology, perception and learning, as well as various factors that affect how one can adapt teaching to the individual. Special attention will be given to evidence-based measures including measures to compensate and prevent secondary disabilities.

Teaching and Learning Methods

The teaching is workshop- and online-based, and also includes lectures, seminars and supervision. Methods will be characterised by critical thinking, discussion and reflection. Supervision of students will be conducted individually and in groups. It is assumed that the student will work independently with regard to self-study, active participation in group work, and completion of assignments. Learning in the study programme emerges from social interaction as well as from the individual student’s own activities.

Fronter and Nefsis are used as communication tools in the learning process.

Assessment Methods

Students are assessed on the basis of a 4-hour written examination with a grade (A - F).

All seminars and supervision sessions are mandatory. The teaching at the university college that requires compulsory attendance is indicated on the semester plan. Telemark University College’s regulations concerning a minimum of 80% attendance apply here.

Studenten vurderes på grunnlag av en skriftlig 4 timers prøve som vurderes med gradert karakter.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean