Psychopedagogy in the context of Special Educational Needs

Recommended Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Teaching Methods

Theoretical and practical classes, integrating research-oriented activities in laboratory context. During the practical classes students will be encouraged to participate in research tasks, in pairs, as well as  group discussions, and to present orally their ideas encouraging interaction between different actors in the teaching - learning process. Students are encouraged to read articles and book chapters.

  

Learning Outcomes

The unit covers the mainstream psycho-pedagogical, different teaching styles and learning strategies most commonly used in the context of the teaching-learning process in children and young people with SN. It is intended that students develop theoretical and practical skills for pedagogical intervention adjusted to the children´s special educational needs.

- Understand and criticize the policies and organizations in sports and education system that  work-oriented to recreational physical activity, sport, tourism as well as motor, psychological and social rehabilitation;

- Know the fundamentals that support the total integration policies of citizens with special needs in different educational, professional and socio-cultural settings.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Fundamental principles and concept of disability: relationship with the concept of Special Needs
2. The medical model versus social model: implication in educational terms

3. Main psycho-pedagogic theories and its application in the context of Special Needs
4. Styles and teaching models
5. Teaching strategies frequently used in students with Special Needs
7. Professional features of Special Needs teachers

8. Education for all and the perspective of an inclusive society? Can we really talk about inclusion?  

Head Lecturer(s)

Paulo Renato Bernardes Nobre

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Synthesis work: 25.0%
Laboratory work or Field work: 25.0%
Research work: 50.0%

Bibliography

- Burton, D. (2007). Psycho-pedagogy and personalised learning. Journal of Education for Teaching, 33 (1): 5-17.

- Pagona, B. & Costas, M. (2008). The development of motor creativity in elementar school children and its retention, 20 (1): 72-80.

- Spodek, B. & Saracho, O.N. (2005). International perspectives on research in Early Childhood Education. Information Age Publishing, Inc.