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

Module name: Methods of raising and teaching students with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities II
Module code: PS_NI_E2_MUZ2
Programme code: W6-NMPC19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2027/2028
  • winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 5
Purpose and description of the content of education:
During the implementation of the module, the student constructs general and operational goals of working with students with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities. Based on a functional diagnosis, it develops a profile of the student's achievements, a multi-specialist assessment of the level of his/her functioning and an individual educational and therapeutic program for a student of a special primary school and a special school preparing for work. She designs and implements educational and therapeutic classes for students with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities. The student acquires knowledge, skills and competences in the field of: methods and content of teaching people with moderate or severe intellectual disabilities at various educational stages, in various types of special education institutions, constructing documentation regarding the diagnosis, course of teaching and assessing the student and the principles of organizing school space, own workshop, cooperation with family, teachers, and specialists. 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 work, which includes preparation for the forms of verification of learning outcomes and 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_MUZ2_1]
 KN3_W10 [5/5]
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 competencies; rules for organizing school space and optimal workstations; the role of cooperation with the family, teachers, and specialists [PS_NI_E2_MUZ2_2]
 KN3_W05 [4/5]
In terms of skills, the graduate can make a multi-specialist assessment of the student's functioning level and to develop and modify individual educational and therapeutic programs; analyze and apply specialized methods of developing personal, communication and social competencies; organize space school and an optimal workplace; work with students' families teachers and specialists; [PS_NI_E2_MUZ2_3]
 KN3_U04 [4/5]
In terms of social competencies, the graduate is ready to cooperate with teachers and specialists to improve their work skills [PS_NI_E2_MUZ2_4]
 KN3_K05 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [PS_NI_E2_MUZ2_fns1] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Description [a03] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam PS_NI_E2_MUZ2_1 PS_NI_E2_MUZ2_2
practical classes [PS_NI_E2_MUZ2_fns2] 10 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_MUZ2_3 PS_NI_E2_MUZ2_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)
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
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
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)
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