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Phenomenon of active citizenship and its responses in lives of people with intellectual disabilities in the Czech Republic and in selected European countries
Káňová, Šárka ; Šiška, Jan (advisor) ; Květoňová, Lea (referee) ; Franiok, Petr (referee)
In this doctoral dissertation the concept of active citizenship and the possibilities of its fulfilment for people with intellectual disability will be explored through data collected in four European countries - the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Ireland and Sweden. The dissertation is divided into three sections and eleven chapters. In the first section, the epistemological foundations are presented, including the perceived connections between contemporary disability paradigms (special and inclusive education) and active citizenship. It includes relevant key notions necessary to clarify the conceptualisation of disability, specifically intellectual disability and the conceptualisation of citizenship and of active citizenship, in particular. There will be a focus on the issue of human rights and on the policies and Conventions which both advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities, and strive for social change and the establishment of equal opportunities for all people with disabilities. The concept of active citizenship will be explored through the domains of employment, community living and political participation and this will be the main focus of the qualitative research. In the second section, the methodological foundations will be presented and the active citizenship domains will be...
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Ethics in practise of personal assistants
Stárek, Lukáš ; Šiška, Jan (advisor) ; Hádková, Kateřina (referee) ; Gojová, Alice (referee)
TITLE: Ethics in practise of personal assistants AUTHOR: Lukáš Stárek DEPARTMENT: Department of special education SUPERVISOR: doc. PhDr. Jan Šiška, Ph.D. ABSTRACT: Dissertation thesis entitled Ethics in practise of personal assistants responds to the difficulties of ethical behaviour of personal assistants and focuses on ethics, code of ethics and ethical dilemmas of personal assistance from the perspective of personal assistants / employees in social services. The aim of this dissertation thesis is to examine the level of knowledge of the ethical code in the profession of personal assistants. We have identified approaches of personal assistants in solving ethical dilemmas in their practise. The focus is on the usability of the ethical code in dealing with ethical dilemmas arising from the profession of personal assistant. Dissertation represents the results of the combined research strategy. The quantitative part of the research based on a survey (105 questionnaires completed by personal assistants). The qualitative part of the research is based on interviews with five personal assistants. Respondents have proven more a theoretical knowledge than a practical usage of ethical code. In practice, when addressing ethical dilemmas, the respondents can not apply the Code or they do not always realize a...
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Sociocultural disability of foreign pupils and professional qualification of tecachers
Zachová, Markéta ; Kasíková, Hana (advisor) ; Horká, Hana (referee) ; Šiška, Jan (referee)
Sociocultural disability of foreign pupils and professional qualification of teachers The aim of the dissertation thesis is to analyze the vocational qualification of teachers in relation to socio-cultural disability of foreign pupils (pupils with a different mother tongue). The theoretical part presents current knowledge regarding the issues of education of foreign pupils (pupils with a different mother tongue) in Czech and foreign background. It defines basic approaches to socio-cultural disabilities and content framework of vocational qualification in relation to foreigner's pupils. The theoretical part is based mainly on the latest intercultural education, special education and other educational disciplines. Another source of information is an empirical study which determines what should be the content of training teachers to effectively teach foreigner's pupil (the pupil with a different mother tongue). The empirical part presents the results of research focused on the training of teachers in relation to foreigner's pupils. The objective of the research was refined by formulation of research questions. A questionnaire technique was used for teachers and students of the Faculty of Education at University of West Bohemia (Field of study: Teaching at Elementary School, 1st stage), semi-structured...
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Verification of the usability of the Bereavement Needs Assessment Tool
Kardaus, Miroslav ; Šiška, Jan (advisor) ; Mlčková, Marie (referee)
In this study we are verifying aplicability of the tool BNAT for the target group of people with severe, multiple disability and autism in social residential facilities. Next we comment the tool. The research has been conducted by means of interviewing primary care workers. Based on the results of qualitative analysis of interviews we had commented BNAT tool and suggested adjustments, leading towards usability in residential facility conditions, considering target group. The contribution of the study is based on verifying of practicality of the tool that is mapping the needs of users in the moment of loss. The significance is foremost for workers who lead individuals with intellectual disability through the loss of the loved one.
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Bereavement in people with developmental disabilities
Štaffová, Kristýna ; Šiška, Jan (advisor) ; Němec, Zbyněk (referee)
Title: Bereavement in people with developmental disabilities Author: Kristýna Štaffová Department: Department of Special Education Supervisor: doc. PhDr. Jan Šiška, Ph.D. Abstract This thesis is devoted to the topic of mourning of people with developmental disabilities. In this paper we focus on the positive influence of the grieving process before it starts, that means, how can we inform an individual with developmental disabilities in a sensitive way about an illness or a death of his beloved. In the introduction we describe bases which are characteristic for people with developmental disabilities and which are useful to consider when communicating bad news. Subsequent chapters are devoted to describing the preparation and process of telling bad news to people with developmental disabilities. The thesis is supplemented by practical examples for better representation of the discussed topic. The conclusion is dedicated to description of the grieving process of 3 persons with developmental disabilities. Key Words person with developmental disabilities, dying, death, grieving, grief, grieving process, bereavement, loss, bad news
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Parental experiences: the inclusion of children with autism spectrum disorder in mainstream education in Romania
Cretu, Alina ; Šiška, Jan (advisor) ; Šumníková, Pavlína (referee)
The education of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been debated intensively throughout past and recent years. The dramatic increase of the ASD incidence as well as the international focus on inclusion and inclusive education has generated a rapidly growing body of research. In the Romanian context also, numerous parents' NGO's have signalled the growing of the ASD incidence and acted as promoters and advocates of inclusion. Although, internationally, parental experiences about the inclusion of children with ASD have been investigated, in the Romanian context, such studies are scarce. Specific inquiries regarding the role of the parents of children with disabilities in general and the role of the parents of children with ASD in particular, have not been undertaken. The purpose of this study was to investigate how the parents of children with ASD experienced the inclusion of their children into general education settings as well as how they experienced inclusive and hindering practices. A qualitative study was undertaken based on semi-structured interviews. Six interviews were carried out involving seven biological parents of children with ASD. The data was analysed through thematic analysis. The findings suggest that the parents involved in this study perceive inclusion in the general...
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Myofunctional disorder in children
Říha, Ivo ; Klenková, Jiřina (advisor) ; Šiška, Jan (referee)
Thesis "Myofunctional disorder of children" is about myofunctional disorder with a focus on logopedics and issues of human speech. The whole work has, however, significantly multidisciplinary character. The theoretical part of the thesis is focused on orofacial complex, swallowing and speech complex in all its breadth. It is also focused on nutrition problems at an early age and on related activities. Readers can also find information about orthodontic anomalies that are directly related to myofunctional disorder. A large area is dedicated to myofunctional disorder itself - terminology, etiology, symptomatology, diagnosis, prevention and therapy. As an important section of practical part of the work serves a research on a sample of 15 children diagnosed with myofunctional disorder. The sample was subjected to qualitative analysis, where an outcome demonstrates 3 case studies demonstrating the degree of seriousness of 3 myofunctional disorders. Additionally, there is also simple quantitative analysis and its outcome is an overview chart. KEYWORDS Myofunctional disorder, orofacial, tongue, ortodontic anomalies, breast- feeding, suckling, mastification, swallowing, speech - articulation.
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Lifelong education for adults with mental disabilities
Horáčková, Markéta ; Šiška, Jan (advisor) ; Zemková, Jaroslava (referee)
My thesis deals issue of lifelong learning of adults with mental disabilities. The target of the thesis is to determine " what benefit has lifelong learning for adults with mental disabilities." There is defined issue of mental retardation in the thesis. And also described system of education of people with mental disabilities. Other chapters are focused on lifelong learning for all and on the quality of life of people with mental disabilities. In the next section of the thesis I would like to introduce the Studio Oáza and their activities. I am making research investigation through interviews with adults with mental disabilities in this institution. I chose two research questions to finding target of my thesis: 1) What is reason of visiting of clients' courses in the Studio Oáza and what benefits have these courses for them? 2) What feelings the clients have in the society other people and during the courses in the Studio Oáza?
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