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Open university: Orientation to the areas of special education, autumn 2023

Open university
smart for good
Credits:
5 ECTS credits
Location:
-
Continuous learning category:
Teaching, education and psychology
Teaching format:
Independent learning, Online teaching
Price:
75 € (VAT 0%)
Jatkuva oppiminen verkkosivut

Content: Individual differences and environmental requirements related to learning and development. Pedagogical support. Supporting the individual in different domains of life.

Learning outcomes: After completing the course, the student is able to

  • understand the emergence of special needs educational phenomena in relation to the individual and the environment
  • identify special needs educational phenomena in several areas of life
  • understand the relationship between learning and support and the ethical choices associated with it
  • communicate information based on scientific knowledge in a way that is suitable for peers

Mode of study A: Study district work on an e-learning platform, written or audiovisual learning task (135 hours). Online studies, assessment: learning task 0-5.

If you have been granted temporary protection in Finland (by Migri), this English-language course is free for the academic year 2023-2024.  Please contact training secretary for registration.

The normal study fee is 15 euros per ECTS credit. The study fee is paid at registration.

If the teaching is provided by a partner school of the Open University, the study fee consists of the Open University’s study fee and the partner school’s fee. The study fee is paid when registering for the course. Please find more information: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi) There is no separate registration or fee for study modules; register for each course individually.

By paying the study fee, the student receives a temporary right to study that entitles them to attend a particular course. The right to study is course-specific, and is required to complete the course as specified in the syllabus for the term, covering both teaching and course exams. If the course is continuously open for registration, the maximum time to complete the course is from 1 August to 31 July for that academic year.

Irrespective of time

Online studies

English

Register for studies

Registration guide:

I. Click on the button to register. You will be directed to our registration service with the study unit already selected; click “In English” at the upper right-hand corner to change the language. If you want to, you can add several study units to your basket before you continue.

II. Pay the study fee with the payment link included in verification email once you have completed the registration.

III. You will receive your starting instructions within seven days of your registration. Please read them carefully. If you do not have a UEF account, you will also get instructions for activating one.

If you can’t find these messages, remember to check your email’s trash folder.

Registration starts:
2023-08-08 09:00
Registration ends:
2023-09-05 15:00