Leerproblemen
| Specialisatie van: | Education and Child Studies |
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| Graad: | Master of Science in Education and Child Studies |
| Onderwijsvorm: | Voltijd, deeltijd |
| Duur: | 1 jaar (voltijd), 2 jaar (deeltijd) |
| Start: | September, februari |
| Taal: | Nederlands; Engels als er buitenlandse studenten zijn |
| Vestigingsplaats: | Leiden |
| Croho/isatcode: | 60396 |
Meer dan 15% van de kinderen in de schoolleeftijd kampt met leerproblemen; zij ondervinden ernstige moeilijkheden bij één of meer basisvaardigheden of hebben tekorten in algemene leervoorwaarden.
Deskundigen die deze kinderen behandelen, moeten kennis hebben van de manier waarop kinderen leren, waar het mis kan gaan en welke interventies evidence-based zijn.
The Master’s specialisation in Learning Problems and Impairments offers a combination of theoretical insights, diagnostic skills and treatment strategies. Students learn to recognise common learning problems such as dyslexia, hyperlexia and discalculia, as well as learning problems caused by ADHD, ADD or speech and language disorders. In the course of the programme they acquire the knowledge and skills required to work in research, teaching or clinical positions.
Why choose the specialisation in Learning Problems and Impairments?
- You will acquire in-depth knowledge of a socially crucial topic: not only do school drop-out and low literacy have economic consequences, learning problems also cause much personal suffering.
- You will acquire knowledge of the way in which pupils between the ages of 3 and 18 learn, and what can go wrong in this process.
- You will practise general ortho-pedagogical skills, looking for the best solution on the basis of the results of diagnostic research.
- You will learn to recognise whether you are dealing with specific learning problems (dyslexia or discalculia) or learning problems caused by something else (for instance, weak cognitive control, attention disorders or stress-related problems).
- You will learn to design and test action plans.
- You will be able to complete your NVO basic diagnostics registration.
- You will be able to participate intensively in designing and testing interventions in the early years in order to close the gap between high-achievers and low-achievers at an early stage.
