SZ6630 Special and Inclusive Education

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/0/.5. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Helena Vaďurová, Ph.D., M.Sc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Karel Pančocha, Ph.D., M.Sc.
Institute for Research in Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Supplier department: Institute for Research in Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SZ6630/01: Sat 24. 11. 8:00–15:50 učebna 34, H. Vaďurová
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.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 7 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
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.
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, problém 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, fulfilment of tasts; - active participation in lectures and meetings with professionals and people with SEND; - 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 2019, autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2018, recent)
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