Specific Learning Disability
PhDr. Mgr. Petra Dvořáčková
Specific Learning Disability
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Teacher recommends to study from 19/2/2024 to 25/2/2024.
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Teacher recommends to study from 18/3/2024 to 24/3/2024.
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Teacher recommends to study from 6/5/2024 to 12/5/2024.

General information

 The aim of the course

  • Familiarize students with the basic therminology of Specific learning disabilities from the international perspective. 
  • Student will be introduced to main types of SLD 
  • Students with be introduced to contemporary provision provided for students with SLD and concepts of remediation care.  


 Course requirements

  • Active participation on the course meeting (1 absence possible)
    • 8.3. 8:00-11:50
    • 22.3. 10:00-13:50
    • 10.5. 9:00-12:50
  • Written repetition on main course topics
    •  Answer questions about main course topics (questions available in study materials)
    • Submit your work to the homework vault till 18.5.2024

  • Essay
    • Essay on the effects of selected type of SLD on the overall child´s development
    • Student is asked to submit an essay on the effects of selected type of SLD on the overall child´s development. The type of SLD is up to the student´s choice. Student should take into account:
      • Psychosocial and emotional aspects 
      • Academic skills development 
      • Possible effects of the social environment on the overall child´s development 
    • You can draw from your own practice and use any particular example (siblings, friends, classmate, etc.)
    • Lenght 2-3 pages 
    • Submit your work to the homework vault till 18.5.2024


SLD definition and terminology, Prevalence of SLD, Etiology of SLD, Twice-exceptionality, Assessment of students with SLD

1. Specific learning disabilities
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Provision for students with SLD, Remediation care, Dyslexia

Provision for students with SLD, Dyslexia
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Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Developmental coordination disorder

3. Specific learning disabilities
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