Knowledge

The student ...

has broad knowledge about reading and writing difficulties and difficulties in mathematics, including theories about cognitive underpinnings and language comprehension as a foundation of reading and writing and abilities in mathematics
has broad knowledge about preventive measures and about assessment of reading and writing difficulties and difficulties in mathematics
has knowledge about research and development in the field of reading and writing difficulties and difficulties in mathematics
has knowledge about the history of the field, including changes in diagnostic criteria and definitions, and the discussions about these

Skills

The student ...

can apply knowledge of the field and relevant results from research and development in the field of reading and writing difficulties and difficulties in mathematics to make informed decisions about preventive measures and interventions
can apply theory and earlier research to reflect critically on the issue of preventive measures and interventions in the field of reading and writing difficulties and difficulties in mathematics
can find, assess and point to information and subject matters about reading and writing difficulties and difficulties in mathematics and present this in a way which informs situations related to assessment of concrete measures, preventive measures and understanding about diagnoses
can recognize early predictors of reading and writing difficulties and difficulties in mathematics and characteristics of typical and atypical development of reading, writing and abilities in mathematics

General competence

The student ...

has insight into and can reflect critically on ethical considerations related to assessment of children’s language skills and abilities in mathematics
can communicate academic subject matters which can guide and support suggestions for interventions aimed at prevention of reading and writing difficulties and difficulties in mathematics
can plan and carry out interventions aimed at both prevention and measures to remediate reading and writing difficulties and difficulties in mathematics
can write an argumentative and academic text with theoretical and empirical discussions and reflections about reading and writing difficulties and difficulties in mathematics
is familiar with innovations and development in the field of reading and writing difficulties and difficulties in mathematics, including changes in diagnostic criteria and definitions, and changes in interventions and facilitation

Subject description 5325

Difficulties in reading and writing and mathematics