SP3949 Down Syndrome

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Pavel Sochor, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PhDr. JUDr. Dagmar Sochorová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Mgr. Barbora Bazalová, Ph.D.
Department of Special and Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Pavel Sochor, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Special and Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SP3949/Kombi01: Fri 29. 9. 8:00–13:50 učebna 41, P. Sochor, D. Sochorová
SP3949/Prez01: Wed 11:00–11:50 učebna 35, P. Sochor, D. Sochorová
Prerequisites
Interest in the issue
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is orientation in the topic Down syndrome. At the end of the course the student will know: chromosomal aspects of Down syndrome, classification of types of Down syndrome, features of Down syndrome (physical manifestations, frequent health complications, behavioral manifestations, communication problems). Other topics include support for children with Down Syndrome in education, cognitive functions and communication. Family care and support of the non-profit organizations will follow. The course reflects the current concept of comprehensive support for children and adults with Down syndrome in major areas, that influence their development, education, communication and social application.
Learning outcomes
• general orientation in the topic of Down syndrome (definition, classification, manifestations) • orientation in educational opportunities, speech therapy interventions and therapies • methodology of work and ability to create materials and aids for the development of people with Down syndrome • facilitating students personal contact with parents and children with Down syndrome through group discussions • overview of available literature, internet resources, films and videos related to Down syndrome
Syllabus
  • • What is Down Syndrome (DS) • Characteristics of people with DS • Physical manifestations • Health complications • Genetics • Forms and types of DS • Diagnostics • Communication skills of people with DS (communication problems, speech therapy) • Lifelong support and care • Cognitive and intellectual abilities • Typical behavior • Education options • Employment • Adult life • Therapies • Family of a child with DS • Nonprofit organizations • Famous people with DS
Literature
    recommended literature
  • ŠUSTROVÁ, Mária. Diagnóza: Downov syndróm. Bratislava: Perfekt, 2004, 240 s. ISBN 8080462593. info
  • SELIKOWITZ, Mark. Downův syndrom : definice a příčiny, vývoj dítěte, výchova a vzdělání, dospělost. Translated by Dagmar Tomková. 1. vyd. Praha: Portál, 2005, 197 s. ISBN 8071789739. info
  • PUESCHEL, Siegfried M. Downův syndrom : pro lepší budoucnost : metodická příručka pro rodiče. Translated by Dana Maděrová. Praha: Tech-Market, 1997, 131 s. ISBN 8086114155. info
  • KUČERA, Jiří. Downův syndrom : model a problém. 1. vyd. Praha: Avicenum, 1981, 141 s. info
Teaching methods
seminar with active participation, individual outputs, group cooperation and discussion
Assessment methods
Active participation in seminars, own output on the topic, passing the final test (80% correct answers are required for successful completion of the course)
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 1 blok pro kombinované studium.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2023, recent)
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