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The transition of a person with an intellectual disability from school to adult life through the prism of pedagogical workers
Wiesnerová, Kateřina ; Šiška, Jan (advisor) ; Šumníková, Pavlína (referee)
The thesis deals with the topic of the transition of people with intellectual disabilities from school to adult life. The aim is to understand this process and the factors that influence it, to find out how respondents perceive a successful transition and what leads to it. The theoretical background regarding the transition of persons with intellectual disabilities to adulthood is described. A definition of the transition process, its planning and domains are given. The available support in the Czech Republic, the issue of self-determination and the role of the family during the transition period are described. In the next section, adulthood, its periods and specifics for persons with intellectual disabilities are defined. The research was carried out within the PEDAL project. A qualitative research strategy and a focus group discussion method were chosen. The respondents of the survey were five pedagogical workers of schools according to Section 16 (9) educating pupils and students with intellectual disabilities in the last two to three years of schooling. Through thematic analysis, four themes and several sub-themes were defined to address the research questions. It was found that transition planning during schooling takes many forms and involves many actors. The individual's environment,...
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Possibilities of bibliotherapy in the development of communication shlls ofyoung school-age children with ssnnptomatic speech disorder
Barvová, Lucie ; Valešová Malecová, Barbara (advisor) ; Šumníková, Pavlína (referee)
The thesis The Possibilities of Bibliotherapy in the Development of Communication Skills of Young School-Age Children with Symptomatic Speech Disorder deals with the question whether bibliotherapy can be used in the educational process as one of the methods for developing communication skills. The work is divided into theoretical and practical parts. The theoretical one focuses on the characteristics of the younger school age and language development in this period in order to better understand the issue of symptomatic speech disorders. Possible deviations in language development which lead to this impairment of communication ability are explained. The paper also describes brief characteristics of symptomatic speech disorders in children with intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, hearing impairment and ADHD. Finally, specific recommendations appropriate when communicating with students suffering from communication disorders are provided. Furthermore, the theoretical part summarizes the findings in the field of bibliotherapy and its possible use with younger school-age children. The practical part aims at proposing an appropriate bibliotherapy programme that can be applied in Czech language classes and will develop children's communication skills in the area of active and passive vocabulary,...
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Use of a Snoezelen space for education of children with multiple handicaps at a special school
Kejdanová, Eliška ; Šumníková, Pavlína (advisor) ; Hájková, Vanda (referee)
This bachelor's thesis explores the use of a Snoezelen space in the education of students with multiple disabilities at a special elementary school (a school specialized for students with disabilities). The goal of the work is to observe how a special elementary school uses the Snoezelen space to educate students with multiple disabilities within the theme of the seasons. The theoretical section presents the theory of the Snoezelen concept, the possibilities of its use, and relevant scientific studies that have been carried out. It also describes the education of students with multiple disabilities and explains how the Snoezelen concept can be used within this education. The practical section presents qualitative research, which was carried out in the form of observation of visitors to the Snoezelen space, interviews with teachers, and analysis of documents from three students. The research investigation section provides insight into how the special elementary school uses this space. In research, it was found that the school uses the space for education, focusing mainly on sensory, intellectual, and speech education, and for relaxation, using elements of the concept for basal stimulation. The results of this bachelor's thesis conclude that the Snoezelen concept is used within the special elementary...
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Using ICT and modern technologies by pupils and students with visual impairment in distance education
Fajkusová, Helena ; Šumníková, Pavlína (advisor) ; Květoňová, Lea (referee)
This thesis focused on the topic of modern digital aids for students with visual impairment that can be used in education. The theoretical part deals with sub-areas, namely education of a student with visual impairment, digital technologies that can be used in the education of a student and distance learning. The author's research was conducted based on a qualitative research model using the semi-structured interview method, which was then elaborated on one area at a time. The results show that most often the pupils used standard digital devices, namely a computer, or as additional devices a tablet and a mobile phone. As far as special compensatory aids are concerned, the braille display was mentioned in particular. On the topic of reading software, NVDA and JAWS were the most talked about by interviewees with ambivalent views. In distance learning, some respondents reported difficulty navigating the online file sharing environment, but used various forms to gain information on how to operate the programs. It was reported that they obtained information on their own from websites, and some turned to parents and/or directly to teachers who were able to guide them with the help of sighted review. The final chapters also mention the positive impacts of distance learning in terms of increased interest...
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Self-reliance and Independence of Parents with Severe Visual Impairment
Círlová, Iva ; Květoňová, Lea (advisor) ; Šumníková, Pavlína (referee)
The Master's thesis focuses on the independent and autonomous mastery of the parental role of people with severe visual impairment. The thesis aims to analyse and convey the experiences of blind parents with childcare tasks they manage independently from the support of seeing persons and with the compensatory strategies used. Furthermore, the thesis analyses the situations when blind parents prefer to be supported by seeing persons and what are the sources of such support. The attitudes of society towards parents with severe visual impairment are also evaluated and analysed. The thesis introduces topics such as the functioning of the family, the needs of its members, parental roles, as well as parenting of disabled individuals. Moreover, it focuses mainly on parents with severe visual impairment, the specifics of parenthood of blind people, prejudices, inappropriate societal attitudes and sources of potential support. Elements of the grounded theory research method were applied during the thesis preparation. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews. The quotations selected illustrate the handling of the various themes and conclusions related to the research questions. The research has demonstrated that the respondents are not reliant on visual support for many childcare tasks and have...
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Possibilities of cognitive functions in seniors
Dvořáková, Veronika ; Felcmanová, Lenka (advisor) ; Šumníková, Pavlína (referee)
The thesis deals with the possibilities of development of cognitive functions in the elderly. It focuses on the most frequently impaired cognitive functions in the elderly. The main objectives of the thesis were to find out how cognitive functions are stimulated in the elderly in residential services or in homes for the elderly, in field care services and also in seniors living independently who depend on the support of family members. Another aim was to develop a specific intervention programme that would have a positive impact on the development of cognitive functions in the elderly. The results, obtained from the analysis of the individual interviews, are compiled in three case studies, which are divided according to the services mentioned above. The results of this qualitative research indicate that in each of the forms of care studied, attempts are made to address the senior and their cognitive functions. In some cases, a targeted focus on memory only was found, while in others they focus on the all-round development of cognitive functions. However, they always work with the individual needs and health status of the senior. The interviews revealed that the staff members interviewed support the development of cognitive function through directly identified activities throughout the day. On the...
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Analysis of the special educational needs of seniors with visual impairment
Vanclová, Veronika ; Květoňová, Lea (advisor) ; Šumníková, Pavlína (referee)
The main subject of this thesis is to determine the special educational needs of seniors with visual impairment. It aims at seniors that must adapt not only to the specific changes brought by the old age but also to the loss of eyesight or the decline of the ability to see, which initiates new needs of these people. This thesis analyses such specific needs within the context of the quality of life of the elderly with this disability. The purpose of this thesis is to describe the requirements, to assess whether they are fulfilled sufficiently and whether the activation and care provided to the seniors bring a way of life that is meaningful and satisfying. It also estimates which activities and tools are preferred the most in their everyday life. Through the qualitative research, the methods used to converse with the disabled seniors and their care assistants in the Retirement Home Palata, this thesis brings several categories concerning the special educational needs that influence the quality of life of the elderly. The application of this research might be useful in the special educational support of the seniors with visual impairment, for example, in the process of adaptation of the seniors to the disability and in case of supporting their independence and contentment. KEYWORDS visual impairment,...
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