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Role of street-level bureaucracy in the process of implementation of inclusive education with a focus on school counseling staff
Hraničková, Lucie ; Mouralová, Magdalena (advisor) ; Hejzlarová, Eva (referee)
This diploma thesis concerns the topic of inclusive education in the Czech Republic with a focus on school counseling staff as the main representatives of street-level bureaucracy in the process of inclusive education. The general aim of this study is to examine the situation after the implementation of the Amendment No. 82/2015 Coll. of the Education Act from the point of view of school counseling staff. Moreover, the study also examines whether the current position of street-level bureaucracy in the inclusive education process is well-set and whether the current system settings meet the needs of the recipients of service. The objectives are fulfilled via qualitative research, particularly eight semi- structured interviews with school counseling staff and two semi-structured interviews with NGO representatives, and analysis of relevant public policy documents. Based on the qualitative research among these respondents, it concludes that the work concluded that there is scope for improvement in many ways in the current form of inclusive education in the Czech Republic, especially in staffing, financial support and mutual communication and cooperation among the actors involved.
Educational Programs of the European Union used by Secondary Schools in the Pilsen Region
Hraničková, Lucie ; Veselý, Arnošt (advisor) ; Mouralová, Magdalena (referee)
This bachelor's thesis deals with the educational programs of the European Union, which secondary schools in the Pilsen region utilize, mainly focus on school year 2013/2014. At first author explains and defines basic concepts and terminology and sets the theme into the theoretical framework, context of European policy and starting points of international cooperation. It describes competencies of the European Union on the issue of education and training policies of the member states. The European Union has only a supporting and recommendation function, education policy is not covered by common policies. Suggestions from the European Union are not obligatory for states. The practical part is based on a combination of quantitative and qualitative research. The quantitative part of the research consists of a panel analysis and online questionnaires and examines all fifty-four secondary schools in the region. Qualitative research is based on semi-structured personal interviews with the directors and deputy directors of secondary schools and on their view on the issue. The background information for this thesis arose from discussions with students of secondary schools who participated in the international activities of their schools. The results show the variability in the participation schools and in the...

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