SP25PK028 Multisensory Concepts in Special Education

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Winter 2025

The course is not taught in Winter 2025

Extent and Intensity
6/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Kateřina Janků, Ph.D.
Institute of Special Education – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Eva Zezulková, Ph.D.
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
Course objectives
The essence of the course is to obtain theoretical and practical information about the possibility of working with multisensory concepts, and specifically with the Snoezelen method. The course consists of theoretically oriented lectures, which by their focus outline the basic starting points, determinants, possibilities and characteristics of the multisensory concept of Snoezelen in Czech conditions. Students simultaneously practice in Snoezelen demonstration rooms, where they obtain information about the use, tools, technique and principles of work.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes: Professional knowledge: - the student can define general multisensory concepts - the student knows the history and context of the use of multisensory work in special education and other related disciplines - the student is familiar with the epistemological foundations of the Snoezelen concept - the student knows the possibilities of using Snoezelen - the student can describe the basic planes of the Snoezelen triangle Professional skills: - the student can assess and analyze the use of a room for a specific person or group of people - the student applies knowledge about the didactic principles, principles and conditions of using a multisensory room in a specifically created methodology General competencies: - the student can adapt the technology, tools and environment of a multisensory room - the student can assess the use of the multisensory room environment according to the individual and special needs of a person in a specific way
Syllabus
Content: 1. Definition of multisensory concepts and their applicability within special education Characteristics of the multisensory concept in general, variability of multisensory concepts, goal and intention The Snoezelen concept and its epistemological basis Definition of the Snoezelen triangle, including a detailed description of the three planes A person with special needs as the first agent in Snoezelen A special educator as a guide and manager of Snoezelen activities 2. The environment of the multisensory room including technology, aids and all equipment Principles, rules and didactic principles of work in Snoezelen Examples of the methodological use of Snoezelen with selected specific groups of people with disabilities Practical exercises in the multisensory room Practical exercises in the multisensory room Practical exercises in the multisensory room
Literature
    required literature
  • JANKŮ, K. Snoezelen v teorii, v praxi a ve výzkumu. Opava: Slezská univerzita, 2018. ISBN 978-80-7510-335-2.
  • JANKŮ, K. ed., SMROKOWSKA-REICHMANN, A., RIBES CASTELLS, R., JOSÉ CID RODRIGUEZ, M. Implementation of Snoezelen-MSE in the Czech Republic, Poland and Catalonia. Opava: Silesian University, 2023. ISBN 978-80-7510-560-8.
  • FILATOVA, R., JANKŮ, K. Snoezelen. Frýdek – Místek: Tiskárna Kleinwachter, 2011. ISBN 978-80-260-0115-7.
  • JANKŮ, K. Využívání metody Snoezelen u osob s mentálním postižením. Ostrava: Ostravská univerzita, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7368-915-5.
  • JANKŮ, K. Terapie ve speciální pedagogice – zaměření na osoby s těžkým postižením. Ostrava: Ostravská univerzita, 2013. ISBN 978-80-7464-326-2.
    recommended literature
  • OŠLEJŠKOVÁ, H., VÍTKOVÁ, M. et al. Východiska, podmínky a strategie ve vzdělávání žáků s těžkým postižením na základní škole speciální. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2013. ISBN 978-80-210-6673-1.
  • FILATOVA, R. Snoezelen-MSE. Frýdek-Místek: Kleinwächter Josef, 2014. ISBN 978-80-905419-3-1.
  • DAVIES, C. Creating Multi-sensory Environments: Practical Ideas for Teaching and Learning. New York, NY: Routledge, 2020. ISBN 978-1-138-60289-2.
  • LAURIE, Corinna. Sensory and Motor Strategies: practical ways to help autistic children and young people learn and achieve. 3rd Edition. Ilustroval Kirsteen WRIGHT. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2022. ISBN 978-1-83997-272-0.
  • OPATŘILOVÁ, D. Edukace osob s těžkým postižením a souběžným postižením více vadami. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2013. ISBN 978-80-210-6221-4.
  • JANKŮ, Kateřina. COMPARISON OF KNOWLEDGE AND OPINIONS OF CZECH, POLISH AND CATALAN STUDENTS ABOUT THE USE OF SNOEZELEN IN HELPING PROFESSIONS. Online. In L. Gómez Chova, A. López Martínez, I. Candel Torres. Sborník INTED2022 16. ročník mezinárodní konference o technologiích, vzdělávání a rozvoji. Valencie: INTED 2022, 2022, p. 874-881. ISBN 978-84-09-37758-9. Available from: https://doi.org/10.21125/inted.2022.0286. URL info
    not specified
  • FILATOVA, R. Snoezelen-MSE v rámci terapeutické úrovně péče: (54 výukových hodin). Ostrava: ISNA-MSE, 2021. ISBN 978-80-270-9785-2.
  • FILATOVA, R. Využití kompenzačních pomůcek v praxi. Frýdek – Místek: Tiskárna Kleinwachter, 2014. ISBN 978-80-260-6333-9.
  • PAGLIANO, P. The Multisensory Handbook: A Guide for Children and Adults with Sensory Learning Disabilities. London: David Fulton Publishers, 2012. ISBN 978-0-415-59754-8.
  • PAGLIANO, P. Using a Multisensory Environment: A practical Guide for Teachers. London: David Fulton Publishers, 2001. ISBN 1-85346-716-2.
  • DOHERTY-SNEDDON, G. Neverbální komunikace dětí: jak porozumět dítěti z jeho gest a mimiky. Praha: Portál, 2005. ISBN 80-7367-043-7.
Teaching methods
Study aids: JANKŮ, K. Multisensory concepts in special education. In E-learning course for students of the Special Education study program of the Faculty of Public Policy in Opava. Opava: Silesian University in Opava, 2022.
Assessment methods
The condition for registering for credit is the written preparation and creation of a methodology for working in the Snoezelen multi-sensory room for a person/group of people with mental disabilities. Completion of assigned tasks on an ongoing basis.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
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