FVPAA048 Specific Learning Disability

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Winter 2023
Extent and Intensity
2/1/0. 8 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Mgr. Jan Viktorin, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Kateřina Janků, Ph.D.
Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
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
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to familiarized students with the basic terminology of specific learning disabilities from the international perspective. The main types of specific learning disabilities will be characterized. Furthermore, students will be introduced to contemporary provision provided for students with specific learning disabilities and concepts of remediation care. Students will be introduced to the factors that are crucial for efficiency of inclusive school environment.
Learning outcomes
Student will be familiarized with the terminology of specific learning disability from international perspective. Student will be introduced to the features of selected specific learning disabilities. Student will be familiarized with the principles of provision and remediation care provided to students with specific learning disabilities. Student will be able to define key aspects affecting the inclusive school environment.
Syllabus
  • The definition of the Specific Learning Disability (SLD) and connected terminology.
  • The term Dyslexia from international perspective.
  • The term Dysgraphia from international perspective.
  • The term Dysorthographia from the Czech perspective.
  • The term Dyscalculia from international perspective.
  • The concept of Dyspraxia from international perspective.
  • The term ADHD from international perspective.
  • The provisions provided for students with SLD in school environment.
  • Conditions for efficient Inclusive Education.
Literature
    required literature
  • BARTOŇOVÁ, M. Approaches to Students with Learning Disorders in Inclusive School Environment. Brno: Masaryk University, 2014. ISBN 978-80-210-7110-0.
  • FREDERICKSON, N. a CLINE, T. Special Educational Needs, Inclusion and Diversity. Berkshire: Open University Press, 2009. ISBN 978-033-5221462.
  • BARTOŇOVÁ, M., VÍTKOVÁ, M. a VRUBEL, M. Inclusion in Education for Students with Special Educational Needs from the Perspective of Research. Brno: Masaryk University, 2014. ISBN 978-80-210-7152-0.
  • FRIEND, M. a BURSUCK, W. D. Including Students with Special Needs: A Practical Guide for Classroom Teachers. Boston: Pearson, 2014. ISBN 978-0-13-217972-0.
  • HAMMEKEN, P. A. The Teacher’s Guide to Inclusive Education: 750 Strategies for Success!: A Guide for All Educators. Thousand Oaks: Corwin Press, 2007. ISBN 9781890455101.
  • HANKS, R. Common SENse for the Inclusive Classroom: How Teachers Can Maximise Existing Skills to Support Special Educational Needs. Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2011. ISBN 978-1-84905-057-9.
  • HEWARD, W. L., ALBERT-MORGAN, S. R. a KONRAD, M. Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education. Boston: Pearson, 2017. ISBN 978-0-13-516042-8.
  • LOVEY, J. Supporting Special Educational Needs in Secondary School Classrooms. London: David Fulton Publishers, 2002. ISBN 1-85346-832-0.
  • SCHWEAN, V. L. a SAKLOFSKE, D. H. (ed). Handbook of Psychosocial Characteristics of Exceptional Children. New York: Kluwer Academic / Plenum Publishers, 1999. ISBN 0-306-46063-7.
Teaching methods
interactive seminar, discussion, practical examples
Assessment methods
active participation on lectures, assigned reading during semester
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
Detail information will be given at the beginning of the course by lecturer.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2021, Summer 2022, Winter 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2024.
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