Disability and Chronic IllnessLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students will understand the phenomena related to disability, chronic illness and special education. They will identify the uniqueness of client groups and their special needs. Students know key fundamental concepts, legislation and services. They know the current debate related to practices in the area. They will be able to reflect on their own professional relationship related to the theme.

Content

Disability, chronic illness, and special difficulties and related special needs. Experiencing and encountering special needs. Finnish disability policy principles and challenges. Disability legislation as a safeguard for the fundamental rights of the individual. Guiding principles of organising special education and disability services.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.