Acquire the most pertinent knowledge about attention to diversity and apply your learning in the social and health centers where you work" 

Globally, one of the greatest challenges for psychologists and other educational professionals is to provide attention to a large group of students with Learning Difficulties (LD), which manifest themselves in a heterogeneous way, and which have multifaceted and sometimes unknown causes. This professional master’s degree seeks to meet the demand for well-qualified professionals (both in the health and educational fields) with up-to-date and relevant knowledge; as well as the necessary skills to successfully face the challenges posed by the integral personal development of children and adolescents, with different needs, styles, interests and circumstances, but especially those with difficulties in learning reading, writing, mathematics and who need help to adapt to different environments.

On this program Learning Difficulties are assessed in a holistic way, taking into account neurobiological, linguistic, psycho-pedagogical and social factors. The program will also cover the relationship with cognitive activity (perception, attention, memory, emotions, imagination, motivation, thinking, language, intelligence), deficiencies in teaching methodologies and practices, social conditions for development, as well as manifestations in the basic instrumental areas (reading, writing and mathematics) and in school and social adaptation and interaction. In addition, during this program, the models for prevention, diagnosis, evaluation and attention to learning difficulties are studied in depth, from an inclusive perspective, with emphasis on potential, valuing and using diversity as a source of learning and integral personal development.

This program was developed by an academic committee made up of specialists with experience in the clinical, educational and social fields. These professionals apply their expertise to support the professional development needs of Psychologist working in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams, school management structures and specialized care. They have conducted extensive research and have designed a syllabus that is in line with academic objectives.

A high-level program created by the best experts in the field, which will allow you to achieve professional success" 

This professional master’s degree in Management of Learning Difficulties and Attention to Diversity contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. Its most notable features are: 

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Pediatric Psychology
• Graphic, schematic, and practical contents which provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• The latest developments in Pediatric Psychology
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be carried out to improve learning
• Emphasis on innovative methodologies for the teaching of Pediatric Psychology
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This professional master’s degree is the best investment you can make when selecting a refresher program, for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge of Management of Learning Difficulties and Attention to Diversity, you will obtain a professional master’s degree endorsed by TECH Technological University”

The teaching staff includes professionals from the fields of psychology and education, who bring their experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive learning experience designed to prepare them for real-life situations. 

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, through which Psychologists must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise. For this purpose, specialists will be assisted by an innovative, interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in the field of Pediatric Psychology. 

Increase your decision-making confidence by updating your knowledge with this professional master’s degree"

We offer you the best teaching methodology on the market and comprehensive theoretical and practical material that will help you to undertake an immersive study of this subject"

The main objective of the program is the development of theoretical and practical learning, so that the psychologist is able to master the Management of Learning Difficulties and Attention to Diversity in a practical and rigorous manner. Thus, after completing the program, the psychologist will be fully prepared to work in various social and health care environments, always advocating for the child and providing effective care for children and adolescents to enable them to develop their skills. All of this will help the professional gain recognition and further their career.

Our goal is to achieve academic excellence and to help you achieve it too" 

General Objectives

• Increase theoretical-practical and teaching-methodological knowledge related to psychology, pedagogy and teaching for students with learning difficulties in the context of diversity, with an innovative, creative and integral vision for school management
• Develop professional skills, abilities and competences for the scientific management of the comprehensive educational care of schoolchildren with learning difficulties within the framework of diversity with a high level of expertise

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Theoretical and Methodological Fundamentals in Attention to Diversity and Learning Difficulties in Children 

• Study the theoretical arguments that support Psychology and Pedagogy as sciences 
• Identify the essential relationships between psychological sciences and pedagogical sciences based on their convergent and divergent elements
• Recognize the challenges that exist in the development of psychology and pedagogy in the overall school environment
• Categorize learning theories to facilitate theoretical understanding based on established assumptions
• Recognize the potential of education for integral learning from a developmental point of view

Module 2. Learning Disabilities: Historical Approach, Conceptualization, Theories and Classification

• Interpret the historical development of the field of learning difficulties, taking into account the different events that delimit its stages
• Explain the term learning difficulties and examine its historical controversies, its conceptual differentiation and the characterization of students who have them
• Compare the various classifications of learning difficulties from a modern perspective
• Analyze the different theoretical approaches to learning difficulties and their relationship with care models

Module 3. Reflections on the Diagnosis and Evaluation of Learning Difficulties

• Understand diagnostic procedures and pedagogical evaluation for learning difficulties and the relationship between the two
• Identify the different stages of diagnosis and evaluation, the variables to consider and the most pertinent techniques and evaluation instruments
• Apply evaluation techniques and instruments to schoolchildren with possible learning difficulties in reading, writing and mathematics
• Describe the functioning of the evaluation committee and the role of each member
• Communicate in a structured, descriptive and analytical way the results of the diagnostic and evaluation process with the aim of guiding the educational care of a student with learning difficulties

Module 4. Management of Learning Difficulties Fundamentals

• Analyze the theoretical and methodological fundamentals of managing learning difficulties
• Detail the processes that allow the management of learning difficulties within schools, in the context of diversity 
• Link the processes of prevention, school organization and comprehensive educational attention based on their conceptualization and establishment of their relationships
• Appreciate the role of psychology as an element of integration and consolidation of the theoretical and methodological foundations of the management of learning difficulties and attention to diversity
• Develop plans for prevention and comprehensive educational attention to learning difficulties in the areas of reading, writing, mathematics and school adaptation

Module 5. Language as a Determining Element in Attention to Learning Difficulties

• Understand the concepts of communication, linguistic, speech, language and their relationships
• Understand the link between the development of language and thought based on the theoretical focus and its implication in the teaching-learning process
• Characterize the development of the language in its different components and disorders
• Explain language disorders and how they affect the adaptation to school and learning difficulties associated with reading, writing and math
• Consider language disorders in the design and implementation of comprehensive educational care for learning difficulties

Module 6. Learning Difficulties in Reading and Their Impact on the Training of a Citizen in the Knowledge Society

• Analyze the processes involved in learning to read in order to consider them in diagnosis, assessment and teaching
• Reflect on the different methods of teaching reading and their shortcomings, as well as the criteria for their selection and application for different students and contexts
• Implement actions for the promotion of reading and prevention of reading difficulties incorporating the main educational agencies 
• Identify reading learning difficulties anfd through their characterization, diagnosis, evaluation and relationship with the family and social context
• Develop comprehensive educational care plans for students or groups of students with learning difficulties based on their personal, family and other contextual circumstances, motivations and their potential

Module 7. Learning Difficulties in Writing as a Possibility of Lasting Communication

• Analyze the processes, stages and levels involved in constructing written language in order to consider them in diagnosis, assessment and teaching
• Reflect on the different methods of teaching writing and their shortcomings, as well as the criteria for their selection and application for different students and contexts
• Implement actions for the promotion of writing and prevention of difficulties, incorporating the main educational agencies
• Identify learning difficulties in the production of written language through their characterization, diagnosis and evaluation, considering their relationship with the family and social context
• Develop comprehensive educational support plans for students or groups of students with learning difficulties in written language based on their personal, family and circumstances, motivations and their potential

Module 8. Mathematical Learning Difficulty (MLD)

• Analyze the essential concepts and processes involved in learning math in order to consider them in diagnosis, assessment and teaching
• Reflect on the different methods of teaching math and their shortcomings, as well as the criteria for their selection and application in different students and contexts
• Implement actions for the promotion of math and prevention of difficulties, incorporating the main educational agencies
• Identify difficulties in mathematics learning through their characterization, diagnosis and evaluation, considering the relationship with the family and social context
• Develop comprehensive educational support plans for students or groups of students with learning difficulties based on their personal, family and circumstances, motivations and their potential

Module 9. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as a Condition Associated with Learning Difficulties

• Understand Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), its prevalence, causes and implications for educational and social inclusion throughout life 
• Characterize a student with ADHD, their needs, interests and motivations for their integral educational care
• Analyze the theoretical models that explain ADHD and their relationship with the diagnosis, evaluation and selection of techniques and instruments
• Reflect on the complexity of the approach to the student with learning difficulties associated with ADHD, the educational implications and its consolidation in integral educational care

Module 10. Emerging Educational Alternatives for the Management of Learning Difficulties

• Reflect on information and communication technologies, chess and meditation as emerging alternatives for the management of learning difficulties in diverse contexts
• Discuss the use and scope of ICT as a learning resource for the management of learning difficulties in primary education
• Evaluate the potential of chess as a resource for the management of learning difficulties linked with the main educational contexts: family, school and community
• Value the benefits of incorporating meditation into the school learning-teaching process within the context of learning difficulties

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