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The possibilities of developing specific competencies in the sphere of spatial orientation and indivudual movement of pupils with visual impairment in primary school education
BAČÁKOVÁ, Helena
This bachalero´s thesis is called The possibilities of developing specific competencies in the sphere of spatial orientation and individual movement of pupils with visual impairment in primary school education reports differences of special needs (regulation §16 sect. 9) vs. nonspecial needs schools for spatial orientation and independent movement of visually impaired pupils. The goal of this work is to confirm or deny that special needs schools create better outcomes for developing the competencies mentioned above. Also, we verify if special needs schools offer more hours of SOIM classes per week than the regular schools. To achieve these goals, visual impairment studies of spatial orientation and individual movement of visually impaired pupils was referenced. We also referenced studies focused on inclusive and special needs education and legal educational regulations. Another step taken to obtain the results was a quantity and quality combined research. The tools used to collect data in the research were the structured interviews and questionnaires. In the final part of this work, researched data is analysed. The analysis shows that hours of SOIM classes per week are the same in both school types (special needs and non-special needs). We found that better conditions for the outcome of SOIM classes are provided by special needs schools but at the same time children are socially segregated. Spatial orientation and individual movement are very demanding to manage. Another factor making this problem difficult is a lack of public awareness.
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Influence upon Mobility in Relation to Spatial Orientation of Pupils in Primary and Upper Primary Schools for the Visually Impaired
Koubová, Lenka ; Šumníková, Pavlína (advisor) ; Květoňová, Lea (referee)
The thesis is focused on spatial orientation and independent movement of visually impaired people. The aim of the thesis is to evaluate the extent of straight direction deviations concerning visually impaired pupils of primary and lower secondary schools. After analysis of specialized literature a description of current educational system for visually impaired pupils in the Czech Republic follows in the theoretical part. Specific needs related to the field of education of this target group are mentioned. Functional limitation of the visual analyzer influences spatial orientation and independent movement of the visually impaired individual. Therefore the thesis deals with the above mentioned topic and characterises education of the subject called spatial orientation and independent movement. Troubles in the field of motoric movement occur in the group of visually impaired people. This is apparent especially in incorrect walking technique and in deviation from the required straight direction. The research part of the thesis analyses deviations from the straight direction of the visually impaired and intact pupils.
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Analysis of navigation system RightHear in the building of the Faculty of Education of the Charles University
Bertlová, Barbora ; Šumníková, Pavlína (advisor) ; Květoňová, Lea (referee)
The aim of the thesis is to provide a qualitative analysis of the RightHear navigation system in the building of the Faculty of Education, Charles University (Magdalény Rettigové 4, Prague) as a means of providing assistance with spatial navigation and independent mobility to visually impaired people. In the introduction, the thesis provides an overview of various aids and systems supporting independent mobility of the visually impaired. It also discusses the RightHear navigation system. The research part of the thesis analyses the current configuration of the RightHear system and proposes ways to improve it in the Faculty of Education building. The research utilised the methods of participatory observation and an unstructured in-depth interview with two consultants. The output of the thesis is a proposal for a new configuration of the RightHear navigation system in the building and suggestions for general rules for creating descriptions used for indoor navigation with RightHear. This output is based on knowledge of spatial orientation, independent mobility of visually impaired people and indoor navigation systems as well as the consultants' comments. The thesis includes specific conclusions and recommendations for practice and future research.
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Assessing the effectiveness of selected compensatory aids for combined vision and hearing impairment
Bertlová, Barbora ; Šumníková, Pavlína (advisor) ; Hádková, Kateřina (referee)
The aim of this thesis is to evaluate the effectiveness of selected compensatory aids for people with combined vision and hearing impairment. The spectrum of compensation aids was chosen for the purposes of this work on the basis of a literature review on the topic of compensatory aids. The Areas of use of the compensatory aids have been reduced to information access aids and spatial orientation aids and separate user movement. Their effectiveness was assessed by a scoring system. The categories evaluated were: the type of instrument output, the possibility of using it outdoors or indoors, the autonomy of the device, the size of the device, the need of knowledge of Braille, the source of the device and its payment. The results of the research were consulted with three consultants who have personal disability experience and a corresponding university degree. The investigation research of this thesis consists of a commented assessment of individual tools supported by the opinions of consultants. Last but not least, the thesis includes concrete conclusions and recommendations for practice.
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Independent movements as a tool for improving lives of people with severe visual impairments
Langerová, Tereza ; Šumníková, Pavlína (advisor) ; Květoňová, Lea (referee)
This dissertation thesis focuses on life quality of visually impaired people. The aim is to give an answer to a research question which was: How an indepedent, unsupported movement activity influences the quality of life of visually impaired people. Research that is bases on defition of the basic theoretical concepts and attitudes including its terminology is realized in form of the analysis of available sources and in form of the regulated, controlled interviews. This thesis identifies the aspects of life improvement as a result of independent activity and of training of spatial orientation as well as the determinants that set and specify the extent and the degree of this improvement in the individual cases. Although nowadays, the situation and the visually impaired people s lives are being improved, it is necessary to continue this trend and to come nearer the vision of new coming inclusion. Key words: quality of life, severe visual impairment, mobility and orientation, barriers, self-care
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Motivational factors which influence special acitivties of visually impaired persons
Klášterková, Denisa ; Květoňová, Lea (advisor) ; Šumníková, Pavlína (referee)
The diploma thesis focuses on special activities used with visually impaired individuals such as spatial orientation and independent movement activities. The thesis is based both on literature and questionnaires filled in by parents and interviews with children who take spatial orientation and independent movement courses. The first part of this thesis is characteristics of children with severe visual impairment. Next chapter is dedicated to visual defects and injuries of children, including special pedagogy diagnostics. The third chapter deals with special activities used with visual impaired individuals, specifically self-service, training of signing one's self, spatial orientation and independent movement. The final part consists of research - questionnaires and interviews with children who attend spatial orientation and independent movement courses. Keywords: visually impaired, self-service, training of signing one's self, spatial orientation and independent movement.
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Influence upon Mobility in Relation to Spatial Orientation of Pupils in Primary and Upper Primary Schools for the Visually Impaired
Koubová, Lenka ; Šumníková, Pavlína (advisor) ; Květoňová, Lea (referee)
The thesis is focused on spatial orientation and independent movement of visually impaired people. The aim of the thesis is to evaluate the extent of straight direction deviations concerning visually impaired pupils of primary and lower secondary schools. After analysis of specialized literature a description of current educational system for visually impaired pupils in the Czech Republic follows in the theoretical part. Specific needs related to the field of education of this target group are mentioned. Functional limitation of the visual analyzer influences spatial orientation and independent movement of the visually impaired individual. Therefore the thesis deals with the above mentioned topic and characterises education of the subject called spatial orientation and independent movement. Troubles in the field of motoric movement occur in the group of visually impaired people. This is apparent especially in incorrect walking technique and in deviation from the required straight direction. The research part of the thesis analyses deviations from the straight direction of the visually impaired and intact pupils.
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