SPROC_PPS1 Pathopsychology

Faculty of Education
Spring 2027
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
Abstract
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.
Key topics
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
Study resources and 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
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Lecture, lectures, class discussion, group interactive work, homeworks.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Written test, research of professional sources, peer to peer reflection of research.
Alternate completion
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/jaro2027/SP3009/index.qwarp
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/ped/jaro2026/SP3009/index.qwarp
Notice: The course covers topics related to mental health, which may be sensitive for some individuals or connected to their personal experiences. Please approach these topics with consideration for your own well-being. 


 The course develops the following teaching competencies: 

1. Subject knowledge and its delivery to students 

1.1. Competence in applying interdisciplinary expertise in special education practice

 1.1.1. I apply interdisciplinary knowledge in special education counseling practice 

1.1.2. I develop my professional identity and work on my professional growth 1.2. Communication and collaboration competence 

1.2.3. I collaborate with external professionals to support the educational needs of students 

 1.3. Competence in special education diagnostics

 1.3.1. I am able to define procedures and tools for special education diagnostics based on students’ needs 


 Self-assessment outcomes: 

1. I can identify signs of impaired mental health in children or adolescents in a model case study. 

2. I can describe psychosocial and cultural factors influencing an individual’s mental health in a specific case.

 3. I can reflect on my attitudes toward difference and mental illness and explain how they may affect my work with students. 

 Requirements for successful course completion:

 1. Submit the interactive literature review “From Study to Practice” (both parts) by the specified deadline, usually at the end of the semester. 

2. Pass the online test in the Information System (IS): 15–17 questions , minimum 75% required to pass , combination of open-ended questions and questions with one or more correct answers , time-limite.

You may register for the test only after submitting the required assignments on time.

The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2013, Autumn 2013, Spring 2014, Autumn 2014, Spring 2015, Autumn 2015, Spring 2016, Autumn 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Spring 2019, Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025, Autumn 2025, Spring 2026, Autumn 2026.
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