Course: Special Education in an International Context

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Course title Special Education in an International Context
Course code USS/YNUMZ
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Langer Jiří, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Potměšil Miloň, prof. PhDr. PaedDr. Ph.D.
  • Regec Vojtech, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Růžička Michal, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Table of Contents I. Special Education a) Brief History of Special Education b) Definition of Special Education/Special Needs Education c) Universal Terminology used in Special Education d) Classification of Special Needs e) Problems with classification of Special Needs f) Trends and Progress of Special Education in Europe g) Challenges of Special Education in Europe h) Challenges of Special Education in Africa II. Overview of Special Education Policy III. Diagnostics in Special Need Education (International context) IV. Counseling in Special Education (International context) V. Inclusive Education a) The concept of inclusive education b) The origins of inclusive education c) International perspectives on inclusive education d) Approaches to implementing inclusive education e) Research evidence relating to inclusive education f) Positives and negatives effect of inclusive education VI. Early Intervention

Learning activities and teaching methods
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Learning outcomes
To explore and understand special education from an international perspective. To comprehend the structure of educational models for individuals with special needs.
The outcomes of the subject are based on partial profile of the subject`s absolvent.
Prerequisites
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Students will be grouped according to their various countries. Give a group presentation on the following: Definition of special education available system for persons with disabilities classification of special needs education policy/law available if children with disability are included or separated how do they cooperate with family and Problems facing the system of Special education.
Recommended literature
  • EADSNE. (2012). Special Needs Education: Country Data..
  • EADSNE. Special Needs Education in Europe: Thematic Publication..
  • Mitschell, D. (2010). Education That Fits: Review of International Trends in the Education of Students with Special Educational Needs.. University Of Canterbury, New Zealand.


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