FVPAA049 Inclusive Education

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Summer 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 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 student with the concept of Inclusive Education from the International Perspective. Within the course, the core themes connected with Inclusive Education will be discussed as well as conditions which supporting/hindering the effectivity of Inclusive school Environment. Students are asked to reflect on their own opinion.
Learning outcomes
Student will be familiarized with the concept of inclusion and connected concepts. Student will get knowledge concerning the inclusive education from the perspective of international research. Student will be able to define key aspects affecting the inclusive school environment.
Syllabus
  • Disability – what does it mean?
  • Social Exclusion vs. Social Inclusion.
  • Inclusive Education from International Perspective.
  • Basic characteristics of Inclusive School.
  • Teacher in heterogenous classroom.
  • Response to intervention and problem solving.
  • Parents involvement in education and school life.
  • Students with SEN in classroom.
  • Let’s define your own ideal inclusive school.
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.
  • 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.
  • CORBETT, J. Supporting Inclusive Education: A Connective Pedagogy. New York: RoutledgeFalmer, 2001. ISBN 0-415-24739-X.
  • 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.
  • VÍTKOVÁ, M. a KOPEČNÝ, P. Strategies in the Education of Students with Severe Disabilities Extending into Young Adulthood. Brno: Masaryk University, 2014. ISBN 978-80-210-7194-0.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • MITCHELL, D. a SUTHERLAND, D. What Really Works in Special and Inclusive Education: Using Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies. New York: Routledge, 2020. ISBN 978-1-138-39315-8.
  • MAC RUAIRC, G., OTTESEN, E. a PRECEY, R. Leadership for Inclusive Education: Values, Vision and Voices. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers, 2013. ISBN 978-94-6209-132-0.
Teaching methods
Lectures and class discussion. During the course students will work on assigned readings and others tasks defined by Interactive syllabus.
Assessment methods
Active participation and independent work on assigned readings and tasks.
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, Winter 2023, Summer 2024, Winter 2024.
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