The Swedish Compulsory SchoolCompulsorySchoolSyllabusesNo of Schoolleavers appr/year(Normal hear<strong>in</strong>gappr 100 000/year)Most commonlevel of hear<strong>in</strong>glossMa<strong>in</strong>streamed Ord<strong>in</strong>ary Appr 180/year Mild <strong>and</strong>Moderate hear<strong>in</strong>gimpairmentSchools <strong>for</strong> hear<strong>in</strong>gImpairedSpecial SchoolCompulsory<strong>school</strong> <strong>for</strong> pupilswith learn<strong>in</strong>gdisabilitySami <strong>school</strong>Ord<strong>in</strong>ary Appr 40/year Moderate <strong>and</strong>severe hear<strong>in</strong>gimpairmentSign-Bil<strong>in</strong>gualAdapted syllabusesKnowledgeAdapted syllabusesSami language <strong>and</strong>culture adaptedsyllabusesAppr 60/yearSchools <strong>for</strong> pupilswith severe <strong>and</strong>profound learn<strong>in</strong>gdisabilitiesSchool <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>Sami populationwith <strong>the</strong>ir own<strong>school</strong> boardSevere <strong>and</strong>profound hear<strong>in</strong>gimpairmentAll levels ofhear<strong>in</strong>g lossLocal authoritiesare organizers of<strong>the</strong>se <strong>school</strong>s.Local authoritiesare organizers of<strong>the</strong>se <strong>school</strong>s.State is organizerof Special <strong>school</strong>sSami board isorganizer of SamiSchoolLevel of hear<strong>in</strong>g lossLevel of hear<strong>in</strong>g lossDeaf (Profound)Can’t hear spoken language with hear<strong>in</strong>g equipment with<strong>in</strong> adistance of 1 metreHard of hear<strong>in</strong>g (Severe) Have difficulties hear<strong>in</strong>g spoken language with<strong>in</strong> a distance of 1metreModerate hear<strong>in</strong>g impairment Can hear spoken language with<strong>in</strong> a distance of 1 metre us<strong>in</strong>ghear<strong>in</strong>g equipmentMild hear<strong>in</strong>g impairment Can hear spoken language with<strong>in</strong> a distance of 1 metre withou<strong>the</strong>ar<strong>in</strong>g equipment10 <strong>Goal</strong> <strong>fulfilment</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>school</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>deaf</strong> <strong>and</strong> hear<strong>in</strong>g <strong>impaired</strong>
AppendicesIIIIIIIVVCurriculum <strong>and</strong> Syllabuses (see below)Compulsory School (at <strong>the</strong> end)Assessment <strong>and</strong> grad<strong>in</strong>g (at <strong>the</strong> end)Special <strong>school</strong>s (at <strong>the</strong> end)Compulsory <strong>school</strong> <strong>for</strong> pupils withlearn<strong>in</strong>g disabilities/<strong>for</strong> children with<strong>in</strong>tellectual disabilities (at <strong>the</strong> end)I. Curriculum <strong>and</strong> Syllabuses (Fromwww.skolverket.se)The basic regulations <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> compulsory<strong>school</strong> are set out <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Education Act(1985:1100) <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Compulsory SchoolOrd<strong>in</strong>ance (1994:1194). The Government <strong>and</strong>Parliament through <strong>the</strong> curriculum lay down<strong>the</strong> fundamental values that are to permeate <strong>the</strong><strong>school</strong>’s activities <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> goals <strong>and</strong> guidel<strong>in</strong>esthat are to be applied. Apart from <strong>the</strong>seregulations govern<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> activity of <strong>the</strong> <strong>school</strong>,<strong>the</strong>re are also <strong>the</strong> syllabuses. These are b<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gregulations conta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> requirements <strong>the</strong> stateimposes on education <strong>in</strong> different subjects.The <strong>in</strong>troductory text to <strong>the</strong> syllabus covers <strong>the</strong>aim of <strong>the</strong> subject <strong>and</strong> its role <strong>in</strong> education,<strong>and</strong> makes clear how <strong>the</strong> subject contributes tofulfill<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> goals of <strong>the</strong> curriculum, as well as<strong>the</strong> reasons <strong>for</strong> study<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> subject <strong>in</strong> order tofulfil different societal <strong>and</strong> civic needs.<strong>Goal</strong>s to aim <strong>for</strong> express <strong>the</strong> direction <strong>the</strong> subjectshould take <strong>in</strong> terms of develop<strong>in</strong>g pupils’knowledge. They clarify <strong>the</strong> quality of knowledgewhich is essential <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> subject. These goals are<strong>the</strong> ma<strong>in</strong> basis <strong>for</strong> plann<strong>in</strong>g teach<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> donot set any limits to <strong>the</strong> pupils’ acquisition ofknowledge.The section on <strong>the</strong> structure <strong>and</strong> nature of <strong>the</strong>subject deals with <strong>the</strong> core of <strong>the</strong> subject <strong>and</strong>specific aspects, as well as essential perspectives,which can provide <strong>the</strong> basis <strong>for</strong> teach<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>subject. S<strong>in</strong>ce <strong>the</strong> subjects are different, <strong>the</strong>y aredescribed <strong>in</strong> different ways.<strong>Goal</strong>s to atta<strong>in</strong> def<strong>in</strong>e <strong>the</strong> m<strong>in</strong>imum knowledgeto be atta<strong>in</strong>ed by all pupils <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> fifth <strong>and</strong> n<strong>in</strong>thyear of <strong>school</strong>. The goals thus set out a basic levelof knowledge required <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> subject from both<strong>the</strong>se time perspectives. <strong>Goal</strong>s to atta<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>n<strong>in</strong>th year of <strong>school</strong> are <strong>the</strong> basis <strong>for</strong> assess<strong>in</strong>gwhe<strong>the</strong>r a pupil should receive <strong>the</strong> ”Pass” grade.The majority of pupils will advance fur<strong>the</strong>r <strong>and</strong>should, of course, also advance fur<strong>the</strong>r <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>irlearn<strong>in</strong>g.The syllabuses are designed to make clear whatall pupils should learn, at <strong>the</strong> same time as <strong>the</strong>yprovide great scope <strong>for</strong> teachers <strong>and</strong> pupilsto choose <strong>the</strong>ir own materials <strong>and</strong> work<strong>in</strong>gmethods. The syllabuses do not lay down waysof work<strong>in</strong>g, organisation or methods. On<strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r h<strong>and</strong>, <strong>the</strong>y lay down <strong>the</strong> qualitativeknowledge which teach<strong>in</strong>g should develop<strong>and</strong> thus provide a framework with<strong>in</strong> which<strong>the</strong> choice of materials <strong>and</strong> methods are to belocally determ<strong>in</strong>ed. At each <strong>school</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong> eachclass, <strong>the</strong> teacher must <strong>in</strong>terpret <strong>the</strong> nationalsyllabuses <strong>and</strong> toge<strong>the</strong>r with <strong>the</strong> pupils plan<strong>and</strong> evaluate teach<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>the</strong> basis of <strong>the</strong> pupil’spreconditions, experiences, <strong>in</strong>terests <strong>and</strong> needs.Common to all subjects <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> compulsory<strong>school</strong> is that <strong>the</strong>y should impart pleasure <strong>in</strong>be<strong>in</strong>g creative <strong>and</strong> a desire to cont<strong>in</strong>ue learn<strong>in</strong>g.In <strong>the</strong>ir education pupils should develop <strong>the</strong>ability to draw conclusions <strong>and</strong> generalise, aswell as expla<strong>in</strong> <strong>and</strong> be able to provide <strong>the</strong> reasons<strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir conclusions. Basedon <strong>the</strong>ir own experiences <strong>and</strong> questions, pupilscan develop good judgement <strong>and</strong> get a feel<strong>in</strong>g ofwhat is important.Both <strong>the</strong> curriculum <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> syllabuses shouldserve as <strong>the</strong> foundation <strong>for</strong> plann<strong>in</strong>g teach<strong>in</strong>g.Fundamental values such as people’s <strong>in</strong>violability,<strong>the</strong> freedom <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>tegrity of <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>dividual,<strong>the</strong> equal value of all people, equality betweenwomen <strong>and</strong> men, <strong>and</strong> solidarity with <strong>the</strong> weak<strong>and</strong> vulnerable, should not only permeateall teach<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> each subject, but should also<strong>in</strong>fluence <strong>the</strong> organisation <strong>and</strong> co-ord<strong>in</strong>ation<strong>Goal</strong> <strong>fulfilment</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>school</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>deaf</strong> <strong>and</strong> hear<strong>in</strong>g <strong>impaired</strong>11
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