Introduction to Indigenous perspectives on special education
In this course we introduce students to Indigenousperspectives on special education. Students will learn the basics of special education fromglobalIndigenous perspectives. Indigenous childrenand youth in need of special support are dependent on dominant, colonialeducation systems that may not align with Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing. This course addresses critical aspects of special educational provision such as effects of colonialism, power imbalance, relationality,and ethical considerationsin global Indigenous contexts.Models of disability and special education will provide a historical background. Current policies and legislation will be examined in relation to special educational practices in a selection of global Indigenous contexts. Strengthbased inclusive special education practiceswill be analysed through Indigenous paradigmatic lenseswill provide a broader context.Core concepts within the field of special education such as inclusion, exclusion, empowerment, stigmatization,and labelling will be scrutinized through pan-Indigenous and tribally specific lenses,and Indigenization of special educational practice discussed.
Course details
| Academic level(s) | Bachelor |
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| Country | Norway |
| Language of instruction | |
| Institution | Sámi University of Applied Sciences |
| Begin date | 14.08.2023 |
| End date | 15.12.2023 |
| Registration deadline | 15.04.2023 |
| ECTS credits | 7.5 |
| Field school | No |
| Fields of study | Teacher training and education science (broad programmes)Teaching and trainingEducation scienceTraining for pre-school teachersTraining for teachers at basic levelsTraining for teachers with subject specialisationTraining for teachers of vocational subjectsTeacher training and education science (others) |
| Teaching place | Virtual |
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