Course: Educating Handicapped Children in Mathematics

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Course title Educating Handicapped Children in Mathematics
Course code KMT/USPQ
Organizational form of instruction Exercise + On-line Activities
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Dofková Radka, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Hubištová Martina, Mgr.
  • Bártková Eva, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Bártek Květoslav, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The course covers the following themes: - the mathematical preparation of teachers of pupils with special needs (terminology, recommended books), - the specifics of teaching mathematics to pupils with mild mental disabilities (characteristics projected into the teaching of mathematics, suitable teaching aids, textbooks, recommended policy), - the specifics of teaching mathematics to pupils with sensory disabilities (suitable aids, textbooks, recommended policy), - the specifics of teaching mathematics to pupils with learning disabilities in mathematics - especially dyscalculia (manifestations of particular learning disabilities in mathematics, suitable teaching aids, recommended policy).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Semestral Work - 6 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 14 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 13 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The purpose of the course is: - to familiarize the students with specific approaches to the teaching of mathematics to pupils with special needs, by means of an individual integration at the lower primary school, - to acquire theoretical and practical skills necessary for working with pupils with special needs in mathematics lessons.
The knowledge gained in the MVZSP course of study is a prerequisite to successful studies in other subjects and shall be applied in the students´ teaching practice.
Prerequisites
The successful completion of the course is conditioned by the mastery of basic didactical skills acquired in the DIMA, DIMB courses of study.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Seminar Work

Active participation in seminars. The students are obliged to write a seminar paper on one of the themes listed above, and to create a teaching aid or a set of worksheets, suitable for teaching mathematics to pupils with special needs.
Recommended literature
  • BLAŽKOVÁ, R., MATOUŠKOVÁ, K., VAŇUROVÁ, M., BLAŽEK, M., : Poruchy učení v matematice a možnosti jejich nápravy. Brno : Paido, 2007..
  • Učebnice matematiky pro 1. stupeň ZŠ a speciální školy..
  • ZELINKOVÁ, O. Poruchy učení. Specifické vývojové poruchy čtení, psaní a dalších školních dovedností. Praha : Portál, 2003..
  • BLAŽKOVÁ, R., MATOUŠKOVÁ, K., VAŇUROVÁ, M., BLAŽEK, M. (2007). Poruchy učení v matematice a možnosti jejich nápravy. Brno.
  • HRUBÝ, J., BAREŠOVÁ, J. (1999). Didaktické a technické pomůcky pro sluchově postižené v MŠ a ZŠ. . Praha.
  • KEBLOVÁ, A. (1995). Kompenzační pomůcky pro zrakově postižené žáky základní školy.. Praha.
  • Keblová, A. (1999). Kompenzační pomůcky : pro zrakově postižené žáky ZŠ.. Praha : Septima.
  • MÜLLER, O. a kol. (2001). Dítě se speciálními vzdělávacími potřebami v běžné škole.. Olomouc.
  • NOVÁK, J. (2000). Dyskalkulie. Specifické poruchy počítání. . Havlíčkův Brod.
  • VALENTA, M. (2003). Přehled speciální pedagogiky a školská integrace.. Olomouc.
  • ZELINKOVÁ, O. (2003). Poruchy učení. Specifické vývojové poruchy čtení, psaní a dalších školních dovedností. . Praha.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching primary school classes 1 through 5 (MD16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching primary school classes 1 through 5 (MD17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching primary school classes 1 through 5 (MD18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter