Study programme 2018-2019Français
Psychology of Disability
Programme component of Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Education: General à la Faculty of Psychology and Education
CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UP-B2-BAGENE-011-MCompulsory UEHAELEWYCK Marie-ClaireP319 - Orthopédagogie clinique
  • HAELEWYCK Marie-Claire

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français150150044.001st term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
P-SEOC-158Psychology of Disability150000Q170.00%
P-SEOC-160Psychology of Disability (practicals)001500Q130.00%
Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the theoretical and methodological fundamentals in psychology and educational sciences to analyse a situation involving these disciplines
    • Identify and explain the concepts, principles and models of fundamental theoretical trends in psychology and educational sciences and their applications
    • Identify and describe the biological and socio-cultural foundations of human behaviour
    • Explain and give examples of human functioning, including in its atypical and pathological dimensions
  • Understand the fundamentals of intervention
    • Describe and illustrate the different types of intervention in psychology and educational sciences (or education systems)
    • Explain the concepts and relationships of theoretical models of intervention adopt a critical stance regarding these models.
    • Identify the type of intervention, with reference to a theoretical framework, including the choice of appropriate tools to be implemented based on the analysis of a well-defined situation
  • Provide clear, accurate, and reasoned information
    • Summarise the contributions of different sources to justify an opinion or decision
    • Write bibliographic references and results of statistical analysis in a standardised way (according to APA standards)
    • Structure data gathered during the analysis of an intervention request
    • Provide information (both orally and in writing) regarding the fields of psychology and educational sciences in an intelligible manner, with a good command of the language communication techniques.
  • Collaborate, work in a team
    • Demonstrate active listening and empathy in the context of an interpersonal situation
    • Identify and appropriately implement the different ways of working in a group
  • Act ethically and professionally
    • Name, and be familiar with, legal frameworks and ethical principles that govern research and practice in psychology and educational sciences, and implement them in studies in a reflexive manner (exams, work, etc.)
  • Grow personally and professionally
    • Identify the different stakeholders involved in the practice of psychology and educational sciences
    • Develop their scientific curiosity and open-mindedness
    • Understand the various means available for documentation, to promote self-learning and lifelong learning

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of this teaching unit, students will be able:- To provide tracks to promote the potential abilities of persons with disabilities,- To provide assessment tools based on the objectives and issues presented,- To quote the specificities related to the behavioral and psychological symptoms of people with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorders- To explain the nosographic classifications and to locate a person with disabilities- Interact with a person with intellectual disabilities and / or learning disability and / or a multidisciplinary team

Content of UE

This course will address, in particular, intellectual disabilities and the autism spectrum disorders and their conceptual developments and support. In a longitudinal perspective, we will see the specific periods of life of people with disabilities, the announcement of disability to the accompaniment of the adult, through adolescence. We will study the existing key concepts of support and discuss the changing perceptions of society and diagnostic classifications. We will finally study assessment tools used in coaching.

Prior Experience

The course requires no prerequisites 

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

  • Presentation and/or works
  • Written examination
  • eTest

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Written examination weighted at 70% of the final mark and field work weighted at 30% of the final grade

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

  • Presentation and/or works
  • Written examination
  • eTest

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Written examination weighted at 70% of the final mark and field work weighted at 30% of the final grade

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

  • Written examination

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
P-SEOC-158
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences
P-SEOC-160
  • Préparations, travaux, recherches d'information

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
P-SEOC-158
  • Face to face
P-SEOC-160
  • From a distance

Required Reading

AA
P-SEOC-158
P-SEOC-160

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
P-SEOC-158Slides on moodle platform
P-SEOC-160Not applicable

Recommended Reading

AA
P-SEOC-158
P-SEOC-160

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
P-SEOC-158Not applicable
P-SEOC-160Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
P-SEOC-158Not applicable
P-SEOC-160Not applicable

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
P-SEOC-158Authorized
P-SEOC-160Authorized
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de génération : 02/05/2019
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