SZ6630 Special and Inclusive Education

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/0/.5. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Helena Vaďurová, Ph.D., M.Sc. (lecturer)
PhDr. Lenka Gajzlerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Karel Pančocha, Ph.D., M.Sc.
Institute for Research in Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: PhDr. Lenka Gajzlerová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Institute for Research in Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Timetable
Sat 23. 9. 8:00–10:50 učebna 22, Sat 2. 12. 8:00–10:50 učebna 22
Prerequisites (in Czech)
!NOWANY( SZ6030 Special and Inclusive Education )
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 64 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 6/64, only registered: 0/64, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/64
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
At the end of the course the student will: - 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; - be acquainted with basic rules of pedagogical communication with 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.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student will: - 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; - be acquainted with basic rules of pedagogical communication with 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. 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
    recommended literature
  • Heward, W. L. (2014). Exceptional children: An introduction to special education. Pearson: Harlow.
Teaching methods
lecture, group discussion, discussion with experts, meeting and discussion with peopole with SEND, problem learning, role plays, 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 (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 6 hodin.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2023, recent)
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