OVERVIEW

The course aims to give students a basic knowledge that will allow him to observe and to design educational interventions in different contexts that can accommodate people with disabilities. It will be made an analysis of the evolution of special education from a cultural and legislative point of view; will be analyzed  planning tools helpful in practice. It is also provided, the deepening of some disability and the related intervention strategies.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Plan and organize educational and rehabilitation projects in a participation and recovery context of disabled subjects

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course students will be able to

    1. Establish and promote the educational alliance with the person with special educational need, his family, local authorities and rehabilitation facilities
     2. Analyzing the environment and the functioning of the person from the perspective of the CIF
     3.Designing inclusive educational interventions starting from the detection of the need of the person with disabilities to promote a quality life
     4. Adapt materials and contexts to favor the full participation of the person with disabilities in various life contexts
     5. Apply methodologies to promote communication, the acquisition of autonomy and the management of problem behaviors
     6. Prepare projects for free time, work and "after us"

TEACHING METHODS

“Dialogical lessons” (supported by slide) are provided; in this lessons  will be discussed issues related to special education and the educational relationship in situations of special educational needs. The course will also include practical exercises (by groups), analysis of case studies and  videos analysis. The exercises will aim to help the student to put into practice what they have learned in theory.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

FORM 1 - THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

Epistemological identification of pedagogy and special education

concepts in the formation of an inclusive culture

The main authors

The legislative process

UN Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities

Approaches: BES, SEN, Capability

FORM 2 - TOOLS FOR INCLUSION AND THEIR EVOLUTION

Classifications: from ICDH to ICF

The Quality of Life model

The IEP and the Life Project

Tools for observation and detection of the need

FORM 3 - INTERVENTION METHODS

The adaptations

Augmentative Alternative Communication

The ABA method

Problem Behavior Strategies

FORM 4 - EDUCATIONAL ACTION

The Work and the educator's role in different contexts: socio-health, didactic, social, and work.

The educator and the free time management of the person with disabilities

The educator and the management of the work of the person with disabilities

The "After Us"

Testimonials

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Attending student

1. Cottini L. (2021), Didattica speciale per l’educatore socio-pedagogico, Carocci editore, Roma.

2. Cottini L., Fedeli D., Zorzi S. (2016), Qualità della Vita nella disabilità adulta. Percorsi, servizi e strumenti psicoeducativi, Trento Erickson

3. Material provided by the teacher available in the aulaweb

Non-attending students

1. Cottini L. (2021), Didattica speciale per l’educatore socio-pedagogico, Carocci editore, Roma.

2. Cottini L., Fedeli D., Zorzi S. (2016), Qualità della Vita nella disabilità adulta. Percorsi, servizi e strumenti psicoeducativi, Trento Erickson

3.. Bochicchio F. (2017) L’agire inclusivo nella scuola. Logiche, metodologie e tecnologie per educatori e insegnanti, Libellula editore, Tricarico (LE)

4. Material provided by the teacher available in the aulaweb

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

VALENTINA PENNAZIO (President)

DAVIDE PARMIGIANI

LESSONS

LESSONS START

The lessons will start in the second semester. Students are invited to consult aulaweb of the course to view the calendar of meetings and  respective contents

Class schedule

SPECIAL EDUCATION SCIENCES

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Attending students

At the end of each form,  an in-depth activity of the skills acquired on the topics covered is expected .

The exam will take place in written form with the possibility of oral integration and will focus on the 2 texts indicated in the program and on the material uploaded to aulaweb. The exam will be aimed at verifying the indicated learning outcomes.

The final grade is determined by the grade obtained in the exam and the score obtained in the activities.

Non Attending students

At the end of each form, an activity will be carried out aimed at investigating the skills acquired on the topics covered.

The exam will take place in written mode with the possibility of oral integration and it will focus on the 3 texts indicated in the program and on the material uploaded to aulaweb. The exam will be aimed at verifying the indicated learning outcomes.

The final grade is determined by the grade obtained in the exam and the score obtained in the activities.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The successful learning of the discipline is certified by the competence demonstrated by the student to have acquired a knowledge of the subjects consistent with the expected results and in accordance with the training objectives declined according to the Dublin descriptors. This knowledge oscillates between the sufficient and excellent level expressed in thirtieths,
and is evaluated with the following criteria:
Knowledge and understanding: min 8 - max 12.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: min 4 - 6 max
Making judgments: min 3 - max 5.
Communication skills: min 2 max 4.
Ability to learn: min 1 - max 3.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

All students are invited to periodically consult the page for this course on the AulaWeb e-learning portal (www.aulaweb.unige.it) to find all the information and materials relating to this course, appropriately updated.

Students with DSA, disability or other special educational needs certification are invited to contact the teacher at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching and exam methods that, in compliance with the teaching objectives, take into account individuals learning methods  and provide suitable compensatory instruments.