SOe108 Special and Inclusive Education

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/0/5. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Helena Vaďurová, Ph.D., M.Sc. (lecturer)
Mgr. Zdeněk Janík, M.A., Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Helena Vaďurová, Ph.D., M.Sc.
Department of Social Education – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: PhDr. Helena Vaďurová, Ph.D., M.Sc.
Supplier department: Institute for Research in Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Timetable
Wed 8:00–8:50 učebna 1
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
SOe108/01: Wed 9:00–9:50 učebna 1, H. Vaďurová
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
In this course students will examine how education, society and media form one's understanding and attitudes towards diversity and inclusion. Students will develop understanding of social and educational inclusion and will be able to put into practice selected strategies for heterogenous classes.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student will: - be aware of the role of society and media on attitudes towards diversity and inclusion; - be able to explain basic principles of inclusive and special education; - reflect his/her own attitude towards diversity and its influence on pedagogical practice; - explain pros and cons of various forms of education of pupils with SEND with respect to the type of pupils´ special needs; - be aware of the current legislation concerning education of pupils with SEND; - will be able to use selected methods and approaches supporting inclusive education (including supportive approaches and tools); - have acquired basic theoretical and practical knowledge for individual work respecting pupils individual needs and work with heterogeneous group.
Syllabus
  • 1. Social inclusion 2. Disability and media. 3.Inclusive education 2. Legislation and international documents concerning inclusive education 3. Child, pupil, student with special educational needs/disability (SEND) 4. Work with heterogenenous group of pupils at school and in free-time activites 5. Collaboration in multidisciplinary team 6. Support needs based on a pupil´s health disability or health condition 9. Support needs derived from a pupil´s cultural environment and other life conditions 10. Support needs of pupils in substantial risk of school failure
Literature
    required literature
  • Heward, W. L. (2014). Exceptional children: An introduction to special education. Pearson: Harlow.
    recommended literature
  • Corbett, J. (2001) Supporting inclusive education: a connective pedagogy. London: Routledge.
  • Booth, T. and Ainscow, M. (2011) Index for Inclusion: Developing Learning and Participation in Schools. Centre for Studies on Inclusive Education, Bristol
Teaching methods
lecture, group discussion, problem learning, assigned reading (according to e-learning sylabus), group work and work with case studies
Assessment methods
To be awarded credits, the students have to: - have at least 80% attendance; - assigned reading, fulfillment of tasks; - team project and its presentation.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2023, recent)
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