PdF:SPROC_PPS1 Pathopsychology - Course Information

SPROC_PPS1 Pathopsychology

Extent and Intensity

0/0/1. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching

Teacher(s)

Mgr. et Mgr. et Mgr. Věra Linhartová, Ph.D. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

doc. PhDr. Věra Vojtová, Ph.D.
Department of Special and Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: PhDr. Mgr. Ilona Fialová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Special and Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education

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

• Differential course in special pedagogy for graduates of a pedagogy-related Bachelor's degree (programme PdF, C-CV)

Course objectives

The aim of the course is to provide students with a basic insight into the topic of mental health and otherness in the context of inclusive education and society. The course develops an understanding of the relationship between norm and difference, provides an overview of mental illnesses and disorders, and addresses opportunities for mental health promotion, wellness, and self-care in professional life. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary collaboration and a sensitive approach to people with different forms of difference, including neurodivergence.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, student will be able to: 1.Distinguish between the basic concepts of norm, difference, disability, and mental illness and understand them in the context of inclusive education. 2.Reflect on mental health as a continuum and understand the meaning of terminology and approaches to difference in society and school settings. 3. Identify the causes and manifestations of mental illness and navigate a basic overview of mental illness, including the most common mental disorders. 4.Apply approaches to mental health promotion, wellbeing, and working with emotions with students and educators*women. 5.Collaborate with professionals*s (psychologist, psychiatrist, special educator) and develop competencies for sustainable practice in the helping profession, including self-care and burnout prevention.

Syllabus

1.Norm, Diversity, Disability, Disability, Mental Illness 2.Trends and Changes in Terminology, Mental Health as a Continuum, Otherness as Part of a Continuum vs. Norm and Pathology 3.Quality of Life of People with Otherness, Experience and Layers of Difference, Basis for Inclusive Society and Education 4. Self-perception and self-concept in people with difference 5.Causes of mental illness, heritability of psychological traits and environmental influences, factors of disability 6.Mental disorders (basic overview) 7. Supporting mental health and wellbeing 8.Working with emotions 9.Family and loved ones of people with difference, the child as a ‘patient’ 10.Somatic illness as a psychological problem, experiencing illness, psychosomatics 11.Anxiety, panic attacks, school phobias 12.Depression, suicidality, self-harm 13. Trauma, sy CAN 14.Eating disorders 15.Current trends in addictions 16.Neurodiversity, neurodivergence 17.Special education*women's (psychology, psychiatry) professional collaboration 18.Self-care and self-support in working with people, sustainability of the helping profession

Literature

recommended literature
• PUGNEROVÁ, Michaela and Jana KVINTOVÁ. Přehled poruch psychického vývoje. Vydání 1. Praha: Grada, 2016, 293 stran. ISBN 9788024754529. URL info
• OREL, Miroslav. Psychopatologie : nauka o nemocech duše. 2., aktualizované a doplně. Praha: Grada, 2016, 338 stran. ISBN 9788024755168. info
• ČEŠKOVÁ, Eva and Hana KUČEROVÁ. Psychopatologie a psychiatrie : pro psychology a speciální pedagogy. Edited by Mojmír Svoboda. Vyd. 2. Praha: Portál, 2012, 317 s. ISBN 9788026202165. URL info
• VÁGNEROVÁ, Marie. Psychopatologie pro pomáhající profese. Vyd. 5., rozš. a přeprac. Praha: Portál, 2012, 870 s. ISBN 9788026202257. info

Teaching methods

Lecture, lectures, class discussion, group interactive work, homeworks.

Assessment methods

Written test, research of professional sources, peer to peer reflection of research.

Náhradní absolvování

In the case of a intership and study abroad, the course can be taken in its regular form. The final test can be taken online in a normal way with others, the learner is able to complete the conditions remotely. Materials and detailed instructions can be found in the interactive syllabus.

Language of instruction

Czech

Study support

https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/ped/jaro2026/SP3009/index.qwarp

Teacher's information

https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/ped/jaro2026/SP3009/index.qwarp
Prerequisites for successful completion of the course A) exam - pı́sem test B) timely submission of two assignments - research and feedback (of your choice) on the work of a colleague 1. Research from current sources on one of the chosen topics The learner will produce a text discussing current knowledge on a narrower issue within the topic, summarise findings from specialist sources, especially research studies, and name current trends. The learner will choose one of the predefined topics, log in to the IS in the Topic Schedule for the course . The text will be based on at least 3 current international sources. The sources will be published no more than 10 years ago and will be written in a language other than Czech, Slovak or Ukrainian. For the search of articles and publications, I recommend high quality peer-reviewed sources from established academic institutions. The text will be a minimum of 1,800 characters (symbols and spaces). 2. Feedback on peer/non-peer search We are looking for descriptive feedback and reflection on the quality of the search and selection of sources. The text will be a minimum of 900 characters (symbols and spaces).

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