Support Pedagogue in the Disability Field is a higher vocational education programme of 200 YH credits that gives you in-depth competence to support and develop work in the disability field. You study remotely full-time with five in-person meetings in Stockholm or Jokkmokk. The programme covers disabilities, communication, pedagogical methods, ethics, documentation and law, among other topics. The programme is free of charge and qualifies for student finance through CSN.
Duration: 1 year
Format: Hybrid
Location: Distans med fysiska träffar i Stockholm eller Jokkmokk
Language: Swedish
Level: Intermediate
CSN-eligible
Time commitment: Full-time (100 %), remote teaching one day per week and 5 in-person meetings
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About the course.
has participated in Iris Hadar AB's higher vocational education programme Support Pedagogue in the Disability Field. The programme covers 200 YH credits, corresponding to one year of full-time study, and provides in-depth competence in supporting and developing work in the disability field. The content includes disabilities, communication, pedagogical methods, ethics, documentation and law, among other topics. Through the programme, the participant has developed the ability to plan, carry out and evaluate pedagogical interventions, and to contribute to improved quality in services for people with disabilities.
What you will learn
What you learn.
You can plan, carry out and evaluate pedagogical interventions in the disability field.
You have in-depth knowledge of different disabilities and their consequences.
You can strengthen individuals' participation, self-determination and communication using alternative methods and welfare technology.
You can work ethically and professionally when meeting people with disabilities.
You can carry out social documentation and contribute to quality assurance in the organisation.
You have knowledge of relevant law in social care.
You can supervise colleagues and contribute to method development in the organisation.
Curriculum
How the course is built.
Disabilities
Different disabilities and their consequences in everyday life and work.
Communication, welfare technology and cognitive support
Alternative communication methods, welfare technology and cognitive support.
Pedagogical theories, methods and approaches
Evidence-based pedagogical approaches and methods.
Documentation and quality assurance
Social documentation, needs assessment and legal certainty.
Ethics and professional approach
Ethical perspectives and professional conduct at work.
Practical law in social care
Legislation and legal certainty in social care.
Learning at work (LIA)
Workplace-based learning where the knowledge is applied in practice.
Degree project
Concluding in-depth project within the programme's field.
Target audience
Who is this for?
For you who work in the disability field and want to deepen your competence as a support pedagogue. The programme is aimed at those who want to develop pedagogical support, communication and quality in services for people with disabilities.
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