Learning objectives

1) To know and understand the pedagogical theories that support the processes and techniques of learning, training and development of individuals and of different working communities with reference also to the necessary processes of social and cultural inclusion. 2) To apply legal, sociological, ethical and anthropological knowledge to the understanding of diversity and migratory phenomena in order to foster and support processes of social and cultural inclusion. SPECIFIC TRATING OBJECTIVE To know the specific elements, both conceptual and operative, distinguishing Special Education from other Pedagogical Disciplines; To know the essential elements of the ICF Classification; To know how to use the concept of functioning for the analysis of special needs of the person in condition of disability/addiction and the research for a better quality of life; To know the main application aspects of the paradigm of social generativity in care work; To know how to identify the main needs for development in those organizations operating in the field of disability, of pathological addictions, of mental health.

Prerequisites and basic notions

- Knowledge of the concept of inclusion;
- Knowledge of the relational dynamics involved in training and organizational contexts;
- Knowledge of the meaning of the training process;
- Knowledge of the typical development.

Program

The program consists of the following topics:
- The concept of inclusion (historical excursus of models and approaches to disability)
- The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- The biopsychosocial model and the ICF
- The PEI and the life plan
- The Executive Functions
- The supportive relationship and active listening
- Prejudice, social stereotypes, disability and educational perspectives;
- The educational project
- Methodological aspects for building a curriculum for the transition school to work
- The dimensions of adult life for the development of social skills
- Basic skills for adult life
- Intervention with adolescents
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Introduction to the interventions of Pet therapy
- Design and implementation of a transition pathway based on the person-centred approach
- Employment skills
- Educational rehabilitation and parenting support intervention
- Assistive Technologies (examples of Apps to support people with disabilities)

Bibliography

Didactic methods

During the lessons, the PowerPoints that cover all topics of the program will be presented. The PowerPoint file of each lesson will be made available to students before the beginning of the lessons. It is suggested to organize the study starting from the input provided during lessons. Furthermore, some topics will be specifically analysed using bibliographical references. Also, it is enough to study the material provided during lessons for the exam.

Learning assessment procedures

The exam will be written and consist of a questionnaire with 30 questions, each with four closed answers (of which only one is correct).

Evaluation criteria

The evaluation will be made through a multiple-choice test.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The evaluation will be out of thirty. Each correct answer is 1/30. Every mistake or missed answer is zero points. To pass the exam, it is necessary to correctly answer at least 18 questions.

Exam language

Italiano