SP25PP037 Pedagogical Assistance in Inclusive Education

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Summer 2026
Extent and Intensity
13/13/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Andrea Silberová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. et Mgr. Andrea Silberová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
doc. Mgr. Eva Zezulková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. et Mgr. Andrea Silberová, Ph.D.
Institute of Special Education – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Contact Person: Mgr. Denisa Janků
Timetable
Thu 26. 2. 8:05–10:30 C201, Thu 19. 3. 8:05–10:30 C201, Thu 9. 4. 8:05–10:30 C201, Thu 30. 4. 8:05–11:20 C201
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
SP25PP037/A: Thu 5. 3. 9:45–12:10 C201, Thu 2. 4. 8:05–10:30 C201, Thu 16. 4. 11:25–13:50 C201, Thu 7. 5. 8:05–11:20 C201, A. Silberová
Prerequisites (in Czech)
FAKULTA(FVP) && TYP_STUDIA(B) && FORMA(P) && ROCNIK(1)
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 aim of the subject is to acquire the competences of a teacher's assistant for direct pedagogical activity in education and upbringing according to precisely defined procedures and instructions of the teacher or educator, focused on individual support of pupils, to support pupils in achieving educational goals during teaching and in preparing for teaching with an emphasis on the highest possible degree of pupil independence, to educational work focused on creating basic work, hygiene and other habits and other activities associated with training pupils' social competences. Attention will also be paid to the content of indirect activity of a teacher's assistant (consultation with the teacher, preparation for teaching, etc.).
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes: Professional knowledge: - the student is familiar with legislative measures guaranteeing inclusive education - the student knows general didactic principles and teaching methods - the student can describe forms of work in individualizing teaching - the student has knowledge corresponding to the activities of a teacher's assistant Professional skills: - the student provides educational work focused on supporting the teacher, especially when working with a group of pupils with special educational needs - the student provides organizational activities in educating a group of pupils with special educational needs - the student provides assistance in adapting pupils with special educational needs to the school environment - the student mediates assistance in communicating with pupils, legal representatives of pupils and the community from which the pupil comes - the student provides necessary assistance to pupils in self-service and movement during lessons and at events organised by the school - the student participates in educational work connected with training pupils' social competences with special educational needs General competencies: - the student has a positive relationship with students with special educational needs, has the necessary level of empathy and understanding, patience and consistency - the student is able to adapt his/her communication intention to the communication context when interacting with parents and students - the student is able to work under the guidance of the teacher and accept his/her instructions
Syllabus
Contents: 1. Legislative guarantees of inclusive education in the Czech Republic 2. Teaching methods and didactic principles 3. Support measures in education 4. Forms of cooperation with the teacher in setting support measures for the benefit of pupils 5. Teaching assistant, qualifications, job description 6. Individualization of teaching, forms of work 7. Direct and indirect activities of a teaching assistant 8. Individual teaching 9. Teaching assistant in pedagogical communication 10. Learning styles/learning preferences of pupils 11. Individual and group support of pupils in preparation for teaching 12. Preparation for activities supporting pupils with special educational needs in teaching
Literature
    required literature
  • KENDÍKOVÁ, J. Asistent pedagoga. Praha: Raabe, 2017. ISBN 978-80-7496-349-0.
  • BASLEROVÁ, P., MICHALÍK, J., FELCMANOVÁ, L. a kol. Katalog podpůrných opatření pro žáky s potřebou podpory ve vzdělávání: obecná část. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého, 2020. ISBN 978-80-244-5717-8.
  • RŮŽIČKOVÁ, V. a kol. Speciální pedagog jako profese. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého, 2018. ISBN 978-80-244-5468-9.
  • MORÁVKOVÁ VEJROCHOVÁ, M. Metodika práce asistenta pedagoga: podpora samostatnosti žáka. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého, 2015. ISBN 978-80-244-4714-8.
  • HÁJKOVÁ, V. a kol. Asistent pedagoga: profese utvářená v dialogu. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, 2018. ISBN 978-80-7603-009-1.
    recommended literature
  • PALOUNKOVÁ, Z., JOKLÍKOVÁ, H. a kol. Asistent pedagoga v inkluzivním vzdělávání. Liberec: Technická univerzita, 2017. ISBN 978-80-7494-386-7.
  • NĚMEC, Z., MARTINOVSKÁ, P. Asistent pedagoga v mateřské škole. Praha: Raabe, 2018. ISBN 978-80-7496-394-0.
  • STANĚK, M. a kol. Asistent pedagoga: praktický rádce. Praha: V lavici s.r.o., 2022. ISBN 978-80-88466-04-8.
  • GABAŠOVÁ, J., VOSMIK, M. Asistent pedagoga a klima třídy. Praha: Raabe, 2019. ISBN 80-7496-394-2.
  • UZLOVÁ, I. Asistence lidem s postižením a znevýhodněním. Praktický průvodce pro osobní asistenty. Praha: Portál, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7367-764-0.
    not specified
  • ČADILOVÁ, V., ŽAMPACHOVÁ, Z. Povolání: asistent pedagoga. Praha: Pasparta, 2021. ISBN 978-80-882-9097-1.
  • KAPLAN, I., LEWIS, I. Promoting Inclusive Teacher Education – Introduction. France: The United nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, 2013. ISBN 978-92-9223-438-6.
  • JANKOVÁ, J., MORAVCOVÁ, D. Asistent pedagoga a dítě se zrakovým postižením. Praha: Pasparta, 2017. ISBN 978-80-88163-61-9.
  • KAPLÁNEK, M. a kol. Volný čas a jeho význam ve výchově. Praha: Portál, 2017. ISBN 978-80-262-1250-8.
  • KENDÍKOVÁ, J. Vademecum asistenta pedagoga. Praha: Pasparta, 2020. ISBN 978-80-88290-50-6.
Teaching methods
Study tools:  VÍTKOVÁ, M. Pedagogická asistence v inkluzivním vzdělávání. In E-learning kurz pro studenty studijního programu Speciální pedagogika Fakulty veřejných politik v Opavě. Opava: Slezská univerzita v Opavě, 2024.
Assessment methods
Continuous completion of correspondence tasks as assigned by the teacher.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
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