SPDA019 Specialization - wider scientific basis - Education of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 10 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Lucie Matoušková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. PhDr. Marie Vítková, CSc. (lecturer)
PhDr. Mgr. Dana Zámečníková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Marie Vítková, CSc.
Department of Special and Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: PhDr. Mgr. Ilona Fialová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Special and Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
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 to understand and be able to apply knowledge of the gained field (Education of individuals with combined disabilities) in practice. Furthermore, students will deepen their knowledge from the fields of education of individuals with visual, mental and physical impairment and learn how to connect them with knowledge from other fields such as psychology, sociology and medical disciplines (neurology, physiotherapy, psychiatry, ophthalmology, ENT and phoniatry). Students will be taught to use special educational methods (diagnostics and educative) and apply supportive measures in the intervention of individuals with combined disabilities.
Learning outcomes
A successful graduate is able to:
• Understand and apply the gained information according to the specialization domain
• Acquire deep knowledge from the specialization – ophthalmology, education of individuals with mental and physical impairment
• Combine gained information with other disciplines – psychology, sociology, philosophy and medical fields (neurology, orthopaedics, psychiatry, ophthalmology otorhinolaryngology, phoniatrics)
• Administrate the special methods (diagnostic and educational)
• Process the supportive measures during the interventions with individuals with severe and multiple disabilities
• Demonstrate the knowledge of theory, concepts and methods which are most relevant for the specialization in national and international context
• Demonstrate the ability of working with academic and expert literature concerning the specialization domain (including Czech and foreign literature, as well as electronic forms)
• Make use of gained information in order to deliver a summary study
• Write and form a case study according to the specialization domain; and be able to make a full use of knowledge from the specialization and pathopsychology
Syllabus
  • - Basic terminology: definition of severe physical disability, etiological factors, classification.
    - Education of individuals with combined disabilities: definition, subject, bases and perspectives of intervention for individuals with severe disability in the Czech Republic, Framework Educational Programme for Elementary Education, the aim, objectives, principals and methods of education, counselling service.
    - Special Educational diagnostics and diagnostics criteria.
    - Provided support: Interventional measures, Individual educational plan, educational aspects, facilitation.
    - Symptomatic speech disorders in individuals with cerebral palsy, mental and visual impairment.
    - Individuals with visual impairment, education of individuals with visual impairment in early age, education in schools for individuals with visual impairment (specifics), ICT aids for individuals with purblind and blind.
    - Characteristics of individuals with deafblindness, specifics of education and institutional system.
    - Education of students with visual impairment, methodics and specifics of education.
    - Development of visual perception and examination of visual functions.
    - Spatial orientation and independent movement: special care course for student with severe visual impairment.
Literature
  • KOVALČÍKOVÁ, Iveta, Iveta BORŽÍKOVÁ, Marta KOPČÍKOVÁ and Ingrid RUŽBARSKÁ. Attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity : from interdisciplinary perspective. 1st edition. Lüdenscheid: RAM-Verlag, 2018, 132 stran. ISBN 9783942303729. info
  • Keys to educational success : teaching students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities. Edited by Sharon Sacks - Mary C. Zatta. New York: AFB Press, American Foundation for the Blind, 2016, xvi, 588. ISBN 9780891285519. info
  • BARTOŇOVÁ, Miroslava. Approaches to students with learning disorders in inclusive school environment. 1st ed. Brno: Masaryk University, 2014, 163 s. ISBN 9788021071100. info
  • FRY, Troy and Colleen CORNWALL. Essential for living : a communication, behavior and functional skills curriculum, assessment and professional practitioner's handbook : for children and adults with moderate-to-severe disabilities. Edited by Pat McGreevy. Orlando: Patrick McGreevy, 2014, 287 stran. ISBN 9780985560508. info
  • HEWARD, William L. Exceptional children : an introduction to special education. Tenth edition. Harlow: Pearson, 2014, ii, 664. ISBN 9781292022024. info
  • ADHD comorbiditieshandbook for ADHD complications in children and adults. Edited by Thomas E. Brown. 1st ed. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Pub., 2009, xxi, 456 p. ISBN 9781585628339. info
  • POPE, Pauline M. Severe and complex neurological disability : management of the physical condition. Edited by Lynne Turner-Stokes. Edinburgh: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2007, 284 s. ISBN 9780750688253. info
  • Meeting the needs of children with disabilities : families and professionals facing the challenge together. Edited by Helen K. Waren. Abington, Oxon: Routledge, 2006, ix, 166. ISBN 0415280389. info
  • CHEN, Deborah and June DOWNING. Tactile strategies for children who have visual impairments and multiple disabilities : promoting communication and learning skills. New York: AFB Press, American Foundation for the Blind, 2006, x, 210. ISBN 9780891288190. info
  • Attention deficit disorderthe unfocused mind in children and adults. Edited by Thomas E. Brown. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2005, xxi, 360 p. ISBN 0300106416. info
  • O'DELL, Nancy and Patricia A. COOK. Stopping ADHD : a unique and proven drug-free program for treating ADHD in children and adults. New York: Avery, 2004, xix, 246. ISBN 1583331972. info
  • LINTON, Simi. Claiming disability : knowledge and identity. Edited by Michael Bérubé. London: New York University Press, 1998, xv, 203. ISBN 0814751342. info
Teaching methods
Consultation
Assessment methods
Oral examination and elaboration of case study of student with cerebral palsy and associated disabilities (10 pages) with an emphasis on selected field of support (didactics approaches, methods, aids and individual educational plan).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught each semester.
The course is taught: in blocks.
Teacher's information
Additional literature and teacher requirements will be specified at the beginning of the semester.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
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