Research subjects

The Department of Special Education conducts research based on a variety of theoretical perspectives and methodical approaches, clearly reflecting the interdisciplinary nature that characterises special education as a scientific topic.

Special education research deals with conditions for participation and learning with a basis in societal, organisational, group and individual perspectives. There is an emphasis on examining how educational environments can support or impede development, learning and socialisation among children, youth and adults.

Research

Our research areas

Special Education

Research subjects

Ethics, Power and Profession

This research area focuses on conceptions and institutional responses regarding human diversity in education and care contexts in particular. Ultimately it is about the kinds of lives that are imposed or made possible for different groups of people through various ethical norms, power structures and professional practices.

Learning Environments and Didactic Development

This field includes research into activities, strategies and ways of working with learning that develop these activities and prevent difficulties arising in educational situations; in education, in third-cycle education and in the workplace.

Migration and Education

This research domain focuses on multiple relationships between migration and education. Migration can affect the education system both indirectly and directly. Indirect impact relates to the consequences for local schools of increases in the number of migrants settling in or being referred to certain residential areas.

Participation and Learning

This research field focuses primarily on young children and youth with disabilities/in need of special support, and the proximal and distal environments that influence their participation, learning, development and well-being through transactional processes.

Special Education and Young Children

Our research interests in the Special education and young children research team focus on the health, learning and development of younger children.