SP3919 Communication ability in the context of special educational needs

Faculty of Education
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Věra Vojtová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Radmila Dačevová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Věra Vojtová, Ph.D.
Department of Special and Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: doc. PhDr. Věra Vojtová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Special and Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SP3919/Kombi01: Fri 10. 4. 8:00–11:50 C2 učebna, R. Dačevová
SP3919/Prez01: each even Tuesday 8:00–9:50 D212 učebna, R. Dačevová
SP3919/Prez02: each odd Tuesday 8:00–9:50 D212 učebna, R. Dačevová
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
Abstract
The aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the manifestations of communication abilities in children and adults arising from various forms of special educational needs, with consideration given to all levels of language. Furthermore, through the use of teaching aids and practice-based materials, students will be actively engaged in the learning process, thereby deepening their understanding of communication difficulties that may arise as a result of different types of disability or disadvantage and may constitute a barrier throughout the individual’s life course.
Learning outcomes
  • demonstrates an understanding of the manifestations of impaired communication abilities in children and adults with disabilities;
  • develops the ability to identify communication difficulties arising from disability or disadvantage;
  • builds competence in identifying the communication-related needs of children and adults with special educational needs;

  • develops the ability to design materials to support the communication skills of children and adults with special educational needs.
    Key topics
    • Communication in general. Verbal and non-verbal communication. Communication rights.
    • Body language.
    • How values affect communication.
    •  Respectful communication. 
    • Teacher-student communication, empowering language, difference praise support, positive relabeling.
    • Communication techniques in communicating. Assertiveness. Active listening.
    • Barriers to communication. Conflict in communication. Language in conflict.
    • Communication in difficult situations. Procedure for dealing with conflict situations.
    Study resources and literature
      required literature
    • ROSENBERG, Marshall B. Nenásilná komunikace - řeč života. Translated by Norma Garcíová. Vyd. 2. Praha: Portál, 2012, 221 s. ISBN 9788026201410. info
    • NELEŠOVSKÁ, Alena. Pedagogická komunikace. 1. vyd. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého, 2002, 181 s. ISBN 8024405105. info
      recommended literature
    • PAVLOVSKÁ, Marie. Komunikační dovednosti, dramatická výchova a divadlo fórum (Communication skills, drama education and Theatre Forum). In K sobě, k druhý, k profesi. Brno: MU, 2008, p. 56-62, 133 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-4595-8. info
    • LECHTA, Viktor. Symptomatické poruchy řeči u dětí. Vyd. 2. Praha: Portál, 2008, 191 s. ISBN 9788073674335. info
    • KOPŘIVA, Pavel; Jana NOVÁČKOVÁ; Dobromila NEVOLOVÁ and Tatjana KOPŘIVOVÁ. Respektovat a být respektován. 2. vydání. Kroměříž: Spirála, 2006, 286 stran. ISBN 8090187374. info
    • VYBÍRAL, Zbyněk. Psychologie lidské komunikace. Vyd. 1. Praha: Portál, 2000, 263 s. ISBN 80-7178-291-2. info
    • PLAMÍNEK, Jiří. Řešení konfliktů a umění rozhodovat. 1. vyd. Praha: Argo, 1994, 198 s. ISBN 8085794144. info
    • MAREŠ, Jiří and Jaro KŘIVOHLAVÝ. Sociální a pedagogická komunikace ve škole. 1. vydání. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1990, 161 stran. ISBN 8004218547. info
    Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
    seminar, discussion, group work
    Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
    The course is completed by a colloquium. A condition for passing the colloquium is active participation in the seminar - full-time study 75% participation, combined study one participation and preparation of three assignments: 1. mind map - on topic - Communication 2. essay Communication and Me 3. design and implementation of a communication game with children
    Language of instruction
    Czech
    Further Comments
    The course is taught annually.
    Teacher's information
    https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/ped/jaro2026/SP3919/index.qwarp
    The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2027.
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