LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
| Title | ΔΥΣΚΟΛΙΕΣ ΜΑΘΗΣΗΣ / LEARNING DIFFICULTIES |
| Code | ΨΥ-535 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | Psychology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600013515 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos PSychologías (2017-sīmera)
Registered students: 82
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600255233
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600255233
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the course
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will:
gain a basic understanding of the theoretical approaches to learning
know the terminology and definitions of learning difficulties
understand the causal factors of learning difficulties
distinguish the cognitive, learning, and psycho-social characteristics of children with learning disabilities
become familiar with the criteria and means of assessing learning difficulties
become familiar with intervention programs and the supportive role of the family
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course deals with the basic concepts and modern theoretical approaches in the field of learning difficulties. Specifically, the course includes the following thematic areas: the conceptual identification and etiology of learning difficulties, the characteristics of children with learning difficulties, issues of assessment and diagnosis of these difficulties, comorbidity with other difficulties, issues of therapeutic interventions and the role of the family.
Keywords
learning difficulties, causes, diagnosis-assessement, interventions
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Use of audio-visual equipment in teaching
Use of emails in communicating with students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 104 | 4 | |||
| Reading Assigment | 24 | 0.9 | |||
| Exams | 2 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 130 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Πολυχρόνη, Φ. (2011). Ειδικές μαθησιακές δυσκολίες. Αθήνα: Πεδίο.
Additional bibliography for study
Δίνεται στο μάθημα επιπλέον βιβλιογραφία (κυρίως ξενόγλωσσα κεφάλαια βιβλίων και άρθρα).
Last Update
03-02-2020
