SZ6605 Special and Inclusive Education

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Elisabeth Claire Hladik, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. PhDr. Karel Pančocha, Ph.D., M.Sc. (lecturer)
PhDr. Helena Vaďurová, Ph.D., M.Sc. (lecturer)
PhDr. Lenka Gajzlerová, Ph.D. (assistant)
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
Wed 18:00–18:50 učebna 37
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
SZ6605/01: Wed 19:00–19:50 učebna 37, H. Vaďurová
Prerequisites (in Czech)
!NOWANY( SZ6005 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 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 15/30, only registered: 0/30, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/30
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course provides students with basic insight into inclusive education. It offers space to discuss and reflect one's own attitudes and beliefs concerning inclusion and diversity. We will touch the topic of disability and society as well. Through reading, discussions, practical activities and problem-solving, we will explore how communication, education and activities within and outside school can be enhanced to include students with various needs.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student will: - understand and explain concepts of mainstreaming, empowerment, inclusion and inclusive education; - 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; - apply the concept of differentiation in education to simple education situations; - based on the acquired knowledge students will propose basic solutions in multidisciplinary team. - 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
    required literature
  • Heward, W. L. (2014). Exceptional children: An introduction to special education. Pearson: Harlow.
Teaching methods
lecture, group discussion, discussion with experts, 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, discussions and peer feedback - team project and its presentation.
Language of instruction
English
Study support
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/ped/podzim2024/SZ6605/index.qwarp
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
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