In this course you learn about communication and interaction in the disability field and why they are a prerequisite for participation, influence and self-determination. You gain knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication, conversation methodology, digital communication and cognitive support, and how the opportunities and challenges of digitalization affect the work. The course prepares you for the professional role of support educator and for taking part in implementing welfare technology. After the course you can also supervise others in educational and communicative methods.
In the course, the student learns about communication and interaction in the disability field and how it is a prerequisite for participation, influence and self-determination. Furthermore, the student gains knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication, conversation methodology, digital communication and the importance of cognitive support. The course also highlights the opportunities, challenges and dilemmas of digitalization. The course will give sufficient know-how for the student, in their future professional role as a support educator, to take part in implementing welfare technology. After the course, the student will also be able to supervise others in the use of educational and communicative methods in order to promote the individual's participation and independence.
In the course, the student learns about communication and interaction in the disability field and how it is a prerequisite for participation, influence and self-determination. Furthermore, the student gains knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication, conversation methodology, digital communication and the importance of cognitive support. The course also highlights the opportunities, challenges and dilemmas of digitalization. The course will give sufficient know-how for the student, in their future professional role as a support educator, to take part in implementing welfare technology. After the course, the student will also be able to supervise others in the use of educational and communicative methods in order to promote the individual's participation and independence.
Basics of communication in the disability field.
Methods and tools for AKK.
How digital tools and welfare technology can support participation.
Methods for providing cognitive support in everyday life.
Supervising colleagues in educational and communicative methods.
The course is aimed at students on TUC's YH program for support educators and professionals in disability care.
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