The master in Special Education (Online) (MEd) aims to provide the knowledge and skills, both theoretical and practical, necessary for the education and support of students with special educational needs in general and special schools.
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Curriculum
Year 1
Semester 1
Special And Inclusive Education
Students With Special Educational Needs
Research Methodology
Semester 2
Teaching Strategies In Special And Inclusive Education
Evaluation In Special Education
Special Education Elective
Year 2
Semester 3
Special Education Elective
Semester 4
Practicum
Learning Outcomes
Familiarize themselves with issues, theoretical approaches and definitions relating to special and inclusive education, e.g., different models of understanding disability, the historical evolution of the field of special education, as well as educational issues, such as inclusive education, and differentiation in teaching and learning.
Understand the theoretical models of special and inclusive education and be able to critically analyze the various methods and psycho-pedagogical techniques used in the classroom to promote effective and successful learning for all students.
Understand the basic principles underlying human development in key areas during infancy, early childhood, schooling and adolescence. In addition, understand the interaction between genetic and environmental factors during development.
Explain possible deviations from the typical course of development; understand the main issues of psychopathology of the child.
Understand and perform successful assessment methods, in order to identify different types of disabilities and/ or SEN.
Describe and effectively apply ways, in which they can support students in an inclusive school environment.
Have an excellent knowledge of the types of SEN, including knowledge of causes and factors related to each disability and/ or SEN etc., of the diagnostic criteria, with an emphasis on the impact of SEN in students’ behavior and learning profiles.
Understand basic methods of planning, conducting and discussing research and, in particular, educational research on Special Education.
Be able to design qualitative and/or quantitative research on issues related to special and inclusive education.
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