MTP - Social Pedagogy - lecture 2300-MTP-PSP-W

Learning Outcomes
In terms of knowledge – students know and understand:
- The origins and main stages of the development of special pedagogy in Poland and worldwide (K_W01);
- The most important founders and representatives of special pedagogy in Poland and worldwide, and their contribution to the development of this subdiscipline (K_W01);
- The basic concepts of special pedagogy and the key theories underlying various methods of working with children with disabilities and their families (K_W02);
- The subject matter and specificity of special pedagogy as a pedagogical subdiscipline (K_W02);
- The diverse developmental, educational, and social needs of children and young people with disabilities and their families who receive assistance and support (K_W04);
- The role and tasks of special pedagogy in preparing children for the challenges of the contemporary world and the changing criteria of social selection (K_W02);
- The specificity of individual and group methods studied, as well as the characteristics of preventive, intervention, and supportive actions in the context of individual and social experiences of disability and the factors shaping them (K_W05);
- The ethical principles governing the provision of assistance and support in family and educational contexts, in connection with the methods applied (K_W07, K_W08);
- The principles of organizing work in institutions carrying out tasks in the fields of upbringing, education, and rehabilitation (K_W08).

In terms of skills – students are able to:
- Explain the key concepts of special pedagogy (objectives, paradigms, models of disability, educational environments that stimulate/limit, developmental and functional resources of the child and family) (K_U1);
- Identify and analyze the causes and manifestations of difficulties and problems in the social functioning of various groups of persons with disabilities, and their adaptation in different social contexts (K_U1);
- Independently design and co-create individual and group support activities, taking into account the resources of the individual, family, local community, and institutions (K_U1);
- Select and appropriately apply educational methods depending on the nature and needs of individuals and groups, considering the individual characteristics, developmental dynamics, and functioning of children/persons with disabilities, their families, and the specificity of the local environment (K_U5);
- Establish relationships based on trust, respect, and openness, using appropriate communication techniques tailored to the age, developmental level, and life situation of interlocutors (K_U7);
- Improve their competences in carrying out tasks, and in the effectiveness of methods and forms of assistance provided in education, habilitation, and rehabilitation (K_U6).

In terms of social competences – students demonstrate readiness to:
- Deepen their knowledge and develop their competences, understanding their significance for effective action in the practical implementation of supportive and assistance tasks (K_K01);
- Critically evaluate their own knowledge and received content, and deepen and update knowledge in the field of special pedagogy and related subdisciplines (K_K01);
- Undertake cooperation with others in striving to solve problems, with respect for agreed goals, principles, and priorities (K_K02);
- Recognize current problems and developmental/functional needs of persons with disabilities and adequately address them within the social environment (K_K03);
- Respect the autonomy and subjectivity of the recipients of their actions, and protect their interests and rights (K_K05).

Chrzanowska I. (2015), Pedagogika specjalna. Od tradycji do współczesności, Poznań
Dykcik Wł., (red.), (2001) Pedagogika specjalna, Poznań
Doroszewska J. ( 1989), Pedagogika specjalna t.1, 2, Warszawa
Sękowska Z. (1985) Pedagogika specjalna: zarys, Warszawa
Hulek A. (red.), (1977), Pedagogika rewalidacyjna, Warszawa
Speck O. (2005), Niepełnosprawni w społeczeństwie, Gdańsk
Smith D. 2008) Pedagogika specjalna. Podręcznik akademicki, t. I, II, Warszawa

Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:

• Education

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• Description of 2300-MTP-PSP-W in USOSweb