| Course title | Special Education of Blind and Visually Impaired Persons 4 |
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| Course code | USS/KTTD4 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + On-line Activities |
| Level of course | Master |
| Year of study | 5 |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 3 |
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Status of course | Compulsory-optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
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| Course content |
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Contemporary concepts and trends in typhlopedagogy Specific aspects of supporting persons with visual impairment in various life situations Development of independence, self-care, and autonomy of persons with visual impairment Orientation and independent mobility of persons with visual impairment Education of persons with visual impairment in the context of inclusive and special schooling Social integration and participation of persons with visual impairment Vocational inclusion and work rehabilitation of persons with visual impairment Special educational methods in typhlopedagogy (remediation, compensation, rehabilitation, comprehensive rehabilitation) Modern compensatory aids and assistive technologies in typhlopedagogical practice Interdisciplinary cooperation in the care of persons with visual impairment Case studies and examples of good practice in supporting persons with visual impairment
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
| Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization) |
| Learning outcomes |
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The aim of the course is to deepen students' professional knowledge and understanding of issues related to persons with visual impairment in the context of contemporary typhlopedagogical theory and practice and to prepare them for qualified professional engagement in the field of education and support for persons with visual impairment. The course seeks to enable students to comprehensively assess the needs of persons with visual impairment in various life situations and to professionally reflect on the specific features of support in the areas of self-care, orientation and mobility, education, social integration, and vocational inclusion. An integral part of the course objective is also to develop students' ability to apply special educational methods and intervention strategies in practice, including the use of modern compensatory aids and technologies, and to understand the importance of comprehensive rehabilitation and interdisciplinary cooperation in supporting persons with visual impairment.
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| Prerequisites |
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unspecified
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Seminar Work, Written exam
A prerequisite for successful completion of the course is the fulfilment of the requirements set by the instructor at the beginning of the semester, in particular the student's active participation in classes, including regular attendance, engagement in professional discussions, and completion of ongoing study obligations arising from the organization of the course. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools and Special Needs Education (MD24) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | 5 | Recommended year of study:5, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools and Special Needs Education (MD25) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | 5 | Recommended year of study:5, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools and Special Needs Education (MD20) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | 5 | Recommended year of study:5, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools and Special Needs Education (MD19) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | 5 | Recommended year of study:5, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools and Special Needs Education (MD23) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | 5 | Recommended year of study:5, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools and Special Needs Education (MD22) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | 5 | Recommended year of study:5, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools and Special Needs Education (MD21) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | 5 | Recommended year of study:5, Recommended semester: Summer |