Special Education and Bilingualism
| Title | Ειδική Αγωγή και Διγλωσσία / Special Education and Bilingualism |
| Code | ΔΕΔΓ707 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | Philology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600025501 |
Programme of Study: H ELLĪNIKĪ ŌS DEUTERĪ/XENĪ GLŌSSA KAI ŌS GLŌSSA POLITISMIKĪS KLĪRONOMIAS
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DPMS - H ELLĪNIKĪ ŌS DEUTERĪ/XENĪ GLŌSSA KAI ŌS GLŌSSA POLITISMIKĪS KLĪRONOMIAS: THEŌRĪTIKES PROSEGGISEIS KAI DIDAKTIKĪ METHODOLOGIA | Elective Courses | Winter/Spring | - | 10 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600267462
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Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600267462
- At the Website of the School:
- eLearning:
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Based on the guidelines of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and levels 6, 7, and 8, students who successfully complete the course will have acquired the following knowledge, skills, and competencies:
Knowledge:
- Explain and critically evaluate theoretical frameworks and current research on bilingualism, multilingualism, and special educational needs (SEN)
- Demonstrate advanced understanding of cognitive, linguistic, and socio-cultural factors affecting bilingual learners with SEN
- Analyse educational policies and practices related to inclusive education for bilingual and multilingual learners with SEN
Skills:
- Design and apply evidence-based teaching strategies to support bilingual learners with SEN in diverse educational contexts
- Select, adapt, and evaluate assessment tools and intervention programs appropriate for multilingual learners with learning difficulties
- Conduct independent research in the field of special education and bilingualism, including literature reviews, data collection, and analysis
- Synthesize interdisciplinary perspectives from linguistics, psychology, and education to propose innovative approaches to inclusive learning
- Communicate complex concepts effectively, both orally and in writing, to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Competencies:
- Collaborate effectively with teachers, therapists, psychologists, and families to design and implement individualized educational plans
- Adopt culturally responsive practices when working with bilingual and multilingual learners and their communities
- Critically reflect on their own professional practice to enhance inclusivity and equity in education
- Take a leadership role in promoting inclusive educational practices for bilingual students with SEN
- Apply ethical principles when working with vulnerable populations and handling sensitive linguistic and learning data
- Understand assessment principles and their application in identifying learning difficulties among bilingual students
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Respect natural environment
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
This course explores the complex interaction between bilingualism, multilingualism, and special educational needs (SEN) within diverse educational contexts. Students will critically examine theoretical frameworks, current research, and policies related to inclusive education for bilingual and multilingual learners with SEN. The course equips students with advanced knowledge of cognitive, linguistic, and socio-cultural factors affecting bilingual learners, alongside practical skills for designing evidence-based instructional strategies and assessment tools. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary perspectives, culturally responsive practices, and collaborative approaches involving educators, families, and specialists. By the end of the course, students will be able to conduct independent research, develop inclusive teaching practices, and take leadership roles in promoting equitable education for bilingual learners with special needs.
Keywords
special education, multilingualism, inclusive education, learning difficulties, evidence-based practices, educational assessment, interdisciplinary approaches
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Podcast
- Audio
- Multimedia
- Interactive excersises
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 21 | ||||
| Seminars | 18 | ||||
| Fieldwork | 12 | ||||
| Reading Assigment | 70 | ||||
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | 19 | ||||
| Written assigments | 80 | ||||
| Exams | 30 | ||||
| Total | 250 |
Student Assessment
Description
The assessement consists of a variety of methods to ensure that many different skills are developed and assessed. More specifically, written assignemnts, oral presentations, and written and oral exams are part of the assessment methods, which require the development of several skills, such as academic writing, synthesis, theoretical understanding, referencing, application of theory, critical thinking, educational insight, reflective analysis, oral communication, content mastery, engagement, use of visual aids, research, argumentation, originality.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Martínez-Álvarez, P. (2023). Martinez Alvarez, Teaching Emergent Bilingual Students With Dis/Abilities. Teachers College Press.
Hamayan, E., Marler, B., Sánchez-López, C., Alfredo, A., & Damico, J. (2022). Special Education Considerations for Multilingual Learners. Brookes.
Last Update
21-08-2025
