EPN-V2

MALKA217 Early Intervention for Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Tidlig intervensjon overfor barn med omfattende utviklingsforstyrrelser
Study programme
Master's Program in Behavioral Science
Master’s Program in Behavioral Science - Specialisation in Innovation and Implementation
Master’s Program in Behavioral Science - Specialisation in Concepts and Applications
Master's Programme in Learning in Complex Systems, elective courses
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2018/2019
Programme description
Course history

Required preliminary courses

At least two subjects (20 ECTS) from the first semester must have been passed before the student can start work with MT1.

Learning outcomes

A student who has completed this course should have the following learning outcomes, defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

On successful completion of this course the student

  • has specialized knowledge of the research literature of the specific areas of their Master thesis

Skills

On successful completion of this course the student

  • can clearly define and limit problem areas
  • can connect his/her own project to relevant research literature
  • can clearly formulate problem statement and research questions applicable to the area of their master project

General competence

On successful completion of this course the student

  • can apply knowledge in new areas and plan limited projects
  • can carry out comprehensive independent literature study

Content

Diagnostics and assessment, methods to promote verbal, social emotional and academic competence in children with pervasive developmental disorders, staff training and supervision, and parent training and supervision

Teaching and learning methods

Each student is appointed a supervisor when starting MT1. The work is carried out under the guidance of the appointed supervisor. Full-time students are expected to complete MT1 in the 2nd semester. Part-time students are expected to complete MT1 in the 3rd semester.

Course requirements

  • An individual written report (7000 - 10 000 words) including a thorough literature study, a clearly defined problem statement, research questions, and a detailed project plan.
  • Individual oral presentation of the project.

Both exams must be passed in order to pass the course.

The oral presentation cannot be appealed.

Assessment

All.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

Pass or fail.

Grading scale

Two internal examiners will assess the individual report and the oral presentation.

Examiners

One internal and one external examiner