SP2171 Speech therapy and Deaf Education 1 – hearing impairment

Faculty of Education
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Lenka Vrbecká Doležalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PhDr. Radka Horáková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marína Štibrányiová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Lenka Vrbecká Doležalová, Ph.D.
Department of Special and Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: PhDr. Lenka Vrbecká Doležalová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Special and Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Prerequisites
The course focuses on active student participation through discussion sessions, lesson preparation, and independent work in English with professional texts. The goal is not only to acquire theoretical knowledge but also to practically apply it in real-world settings, emphasizing teamwork and reflection on acquired insights.
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 advanced master's course in Deaf Studies is designed to deepen contextual thinking and facilitate the integration of existing knowledge with skills acquired during undergraduate studies. The main objective of the course is to update topics based on current scientific knowledge, with an emphasis on critical analysis of information and its practical application. The course focuses on individual methodological development and teamwork, directly impacting outreach practices related to hearing impairment. Its structure promotes active student participation through discussion sessions, preparation for teaching, and individual work with professional texts in English. The goal is not only to acquire theoretical knowledge but also to apply it practically in real-world settings, emphasizing collective collaboration and reflection on acquired insights.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to analyze and critically evaluate information related to hearing impairment from both theoretical and practical perspectives. They will be capable of reflecting on their learning and applying acquired knowledge into practice through independent work and lesson preparation. Moreover, students will have an understanding of the legislative framework in the field of education and counseling for individuals with hearing impairment, which is crucial for providing supportive measures and services. Additionally, students will be capable of proposing innovative approaches to support individuals with hearing impairment and to create an inclusive environment for their education and living conditions.
Syllabus
  • - Teamwork in the complex diagnostic examination of hearing impairment and interdisciplinary relationships. - Classification of hearing impairments and disorders. - Hearing prosthetics - Defining the counselling system for individuals with special educational needs in the Czech Republic. - Legislative conditions for the provision of counselling services. - Early care centres for the deaf and hard of hearing - scope of activities and staffing. - Special education centres for the deaf and hard of hearing - scope of activities and staffing. - Tinnitus - Hearing impairment and other associated disabilities
Literature
  • HRADILOVÁ, Tereza, Marie CHUDOŽILOV BENDOVÁ, Marie KOMORNÁ and Miroslava KOTVOVÁ. Surdopedie a dospělý věk : sluchová ztráta v mezilidském kontaktu. Vydání 1. Praha: Grada, 2023, 159 stran. ISBN 9788027131259. URL info
  • DOLEŽALOVÁ, Lenka and Lenka HRICOVÁ. Sluchové postižení (Hearing impairment). In Bartoňová, M., Bytešníková, I., Vítková, M. et al. Děti se speciálními vzdělávacími potřebami v mateřské škole. Texty k distančnímu vzdělávání. Brno: Paido, 2012, p. 135-155. ISBN 978-80-7315-237-6. info
  • HORÁKOVÁ, Radka. Sluchové postižení - úvod do surdopedie (Hearing Impairment - An Introduction to Deaf Education). Praha. Praha: Portál, 2012, 159 pp. 376 - Výchova a vzdělávání zvláštních skupin osob. ISBN 978-80-262-0084-0. info
  • HOUDKOVÁ, Zuzana. Sluchové postižení u dětí - komplexní péče. Vydání 1. V Praze: Triton, 2005, 117 stran. ISBN 8072546236. info
Teaching methods
theoretical preparation for the lesson, class discussion, autonomous work, team work, project work
Assessment methods
team project, class preparation, paper, oral exam
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
General note: Předmět si zapisují všichni, mimo neslyšících studentů.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 2 bloky pro kombinované studium.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Předmět si zapisují všichni, mimo neslyšících studentů
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/go/wyoynq
The handouts for the conclusion of the course and the course preparation materials are available in the interactive course syllabus. Team project, independent seminar/methodological work, active preparation for class and participation in class. Two absences from class are possible.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024.
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