Methods of raising and teaching students with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities_I Field of study: Special Education
Programme code: W6-NMPC19.2023

Module name: Methods of raising and teaching students with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities_I
Module code: PS_NI_E2_MUZ1
Programme code: W6-NMPC19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2026/2027
  • summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 5
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to familiarize students with the organizational and legal requirements of working with a student with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities. An important element is the knowledge of students with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities from the core curriculum. During the module, the student will acquire the skills of constructing a monthly and weekly work plan based on the previously conducted functional diagnosis of the student. All the learning outcomes assumed in the module are planned to be achieved during face-to-face classes with academic teachers, as well as during the student's own work, which includes preparation for the forms of verification of learning outcomes, requirements specified in the module.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
In terms of knowledge, the graduate knows and understands the methodology of upbringing and educating students with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities in various types of educational system institutions, at various educational stages; core curriculum for general education for students with moderate or severe intellectual disabilities in primary schools and general education for a special school preparing for work [PS_NI_E2_MUZ1_1]
 KN3_W10 [3/5]
In terms of knowledge, the graduate knows and understands the multi-specialist assessment of the level of functioning student and developing and modifying an individual educational and therapeutic program; specialized methods of developing personal, communication and social competences; rules for organizing school space and optimal workstations; the role of cooperation with family, teachers and professionals [PS_NI_E2_MUZ1_2]
 KN3_W05 [3/5]
In terms of skills, the graduate is able to analyze the methodology of upbringing and educating students with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities in various types of educational system institutions, at various educational stages; implement the core curriculum for general education for students with moderate or severe intellectual disabilities in primary schools and general education for a special school preparing for work [PS_NI_E2_MUZ1_3]
 KN3_U07 [4/5]
In terms of social competence, the graduate is ready to show empathy to children and students in need of support and help [PS_NI_E2_MUZ1_4]
 KN3_K02 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [PS_NI_E2_MUZ1_fns1] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Description [a03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work PS_NI_E2_MUZ1_1 PS_NI_E2_MUZ1_2
practical classes [PS_NI_E2_MUZ1_fns2] 20 Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Video show [c02] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Project scheduling [e04] 
Observation [e06] 
Simulation [e07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work PS_NI_E2_MUZ1_3 PS_NI_E2_MUZ1_4
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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