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View article: LEGISLATION, EDUCATION AND THE RIGHT TO EQUAL ACCESS: INCLUSION IN A CHANGING SOCIETY
LEGISLATION, EDUCATION AND THE RIGHT TO EQUAL ACCESS: INCLUSION IN A CHANGING SOCIETY Open
This expert article focuses on the issue of inclusive education in the Czech Republic, primarily in terms of the legislative framework, social context and human rights. The aim of the text is to analyse the development of inclusive policy …
View article: Comprehensive Employer Support for Social Workers in Dementia Care: Insights from the Czech Republic
Comprehensive Employer Support for Social Workers in Dementia Care: Insights from the Czech Republic Open
The ageing demographic structure in Europe poses significant challenges for social care services, especially for employees providing direct care for clients with dementia in residential facilities. This qualitative study critically examine…
View article: The role of parents in the education of children with intellectual disabilities
The role of parents in the education of children with intellectual disabilities Open
Parental involvement in the educational process of children with intellectual disabilities is a key factor influencing their academic achievement, social integration and overall development. This paper analyses different forms of parental …
View article: Mental Health of Special Educators: Challenges and Strategies in the Context of the School Environment
Mental Health of Special Educators: Challenges and Strategies in the Context of the School Environment Open
This article focuses on the mental health of special educators working in elementary school settings. With increasing demands for inclusive education and increasing levels of psychological strain on these professionals, it analyses the key…
View article: Professional and Personal Profile of a School Special Educator in the Conditions of a Primary School in the Czech Republic
Professional and Personal Profile of a School Special Educator in the Conditions of a Primary School in the Czech Republic Open
The article deals with the professional image of the school special educator in the environment of primary schools in the Czech Republic. It focuses on his/her role, workload, cooperation with other institutions and importance in the conte…
View article: Social work and its methods not only in the context of direct work with seniors living with dementia
Social work and its methods not only in the context of direct work with seniors living with dementia Open
View article: Quality of residential social services: standards, evaluation and challenges in the practice of the Czech Republic
Quality of residential social services: standards, evaluation and challenges in the practice of the Czech Republic Open
The article deals with the quality of residential social services in the Czech Republic and focuses on the legal standards that define the minimum requirements for the provision of these services. To ensure a high level of care, various mo…
View article: Social inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities through career/professional counseling
Social inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities through career/professional counseling Open
In the context of the inclusive mindset of modern society, as a social value, this paper opens the question of social inclusion of people with mental disabilities in one of the many sociological areas, specifically in the field of professi…
View article: THE EFFECT OF ALCOHOLISM ON THE DESTRUCTION OF RELATIONSHIP VALUES
THE EFFECT OF ALCOHOLISM ON THE DESTRUCTION OF RELATIONSHIP VALUES Open
The paper examines the impact of alcoholism on the values of family relationships and highlights the destructive consequences of alcohol abuse. The paper uses qualitative research methods and focuses on two distinct groups: middle-aged wom…
View article: SYSTEM OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN THE CONTEXT OF POSSIBLE CHANGES DUE TO THE INFLUENCE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACTIVITIES
SYSTEM OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN THE CONTEXT OF POSSIBLE CHANGES DUE TO THE INFLUENCE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACTIVITIES Open
In Europe and also in Czechia, we can observe the recent trend of social services maintained by entrepreneurship companies. Mainly, it involved private companies focused on providing social services. Even though the number of social servic…
View article: Spiritual Dimension in the Life of a Senior with Dementia
Spiritual Dimension in the Life of a Senior with Dementia Open
Dementia is a progressive psychiatric disorder characterized by significant cognitive and non-cognitive impairments. This article explores the spiritual needs of seniors with dementia, emphasizing the anthropological constants of spiritual…
View article: Quality of life of seniors living with dementia
Quality of life of seniors living with dementia Open
Demographic changes are changing the age structure of the population, and we perceive how the population is aging and the number of people in senior age is increasing. The phenomenon of aging, especially in the context of dementia, is a to…
View article: The System of the Educational Process of Pupils with Disabilities in Ukraine
The System of the Educational Process of Pupils with Disabilities in Ukraine Open
This expert text brings thought and reflection to the system of special pedagogy in Ukraine. We hear about this country in the context of a war conflict, and other equally important areas are unknown to us. At the present stage, new perspe…
View article: Special education as an instrument of social change in Croatia
Special education as an instrument of social change in Croatia Open
This text will deal with the development of special pedagogy and its approach to students with developmental disabilities. The first part of the paper will describe the development of special pedagogy, its basic concepts, the development i…
View article: Social Worker through the Lens of Professional Competences in the Czech Republic
Social Worker through the Lens of Professional Competences in the Czech Republic Open
Each profession has its own requirements, legal norms and we also work with the personal aspect of the worker. This professional text provides a description of the professional nature of the social worker in the Czech Republic and points o…
View article: The legal and social stance of non-state non-profit organizations in the context of an unusual situation in the Czech Republic
The legal and social stance of non-state non-profit organizations in the context of an unusual situation in the Czech Republic Open
Introduction. A person is forced every day to expend significant will to figure out diverse life situations. Often difficult situations occur that a person cannot manage on their own. A situation's sudden appearance and extemporaneousness …
View article: THE ASPECTS OF COMMUNICATION IN THE SOCIAL WORKER PROFESSION, WHO WORKS WITH SENIORS LIVING WITH DEMENTIA
THE ASPECTS OF COMMUNICATION IN THE SOCIAL WORKER PROFESSION, WHO WORKS WITH SENIORS LIVING WITH DEMENTIA Open
Life aspects in everyone's life cause a human being all the time in a diverse social situation which affects everyone differently.These aspects are the people who surround us, cultures, political environment, and profession we choose to do…
View article: Modern Technology As Help And Support In Times Of Educational Changes
Modern Technology As Help And Support In Times Of Educational Changes Open
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Czech Republic was recognized on 1st March 2020. The confirmation was followed by restrictions and limitations based on the decision of the Czech ́s government. One of the influenced fields was ed…
View article: The Social Worker as a Full-fledged Member of a Multidisciplinary Cooperation within the Czech Prison System
The Social Worker as a Full-fledged Member of a Multidisciplinary Cooperation within the Czech Prison System Open
The legislative amendment to the external differentiation of prisons in the Czech Republic since 2017 mostly stems from the need to create a modern penitentiary rehabilitation of persons serving prison sentences. The fundamental aim is to …
View article: Employment politics while employing people with health handicaps in the Czech Republic
Employment politics while employing people with health handicaps in the Czech Republic Open
Nowadays significant topic is the employment of people with handicaps, not only for HR. Even though, the state is visibly supporting and motivating employers to offer jobs to people with handicaps, this group of job seekers is still at sig…
View article: The Motivation and Characteristic of Students Studying Helping Major with Specialization on Special Pedagogic and Social Work
The Motivation and Characteristic of Students Studying Helping Major with Specialization on Special Pedagogic and Social Work Open
This paper presents the view of university students who are specialized in helping professions – in this case, special pedagogues and social workers. 501 respondents participated in this research. This article presents respondents’ charact…
View article: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AT THE 1<sup>ST </sup>STAGE OF THE PRIMARY SCHOOL DURING PANDEMIOE COVID-19
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AT THE 1<sup>ST </sup>STAGE OF THE PRIMARY SCHOOL DURING PANDEMIOE COVID-19 Open
The aim of this paper was to find out how primary school teachers perceive modern technology as a tool for distance learning in the wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.What was their experience in this area, time and what equipment (software and…
View article: Special education teachers as a profession mirror the helping professions
Special education teachers as a profession mirror the helping professions Open
Introduction. The scientific major, special pedagogy, is a relatively new field in the Czech Republic. It started growing in the second half of the 20th century. Therefore, it is still evolving its assumptions for personal and professional…
View article: Options of support for primary schools´ pupils with mental disabilities with highlights on social and educational aspects in the Czech Republic
Options of support for primary schools´ pupils with mental disabilities with highlights on social and educational aspects in the Czech Republic Open
This paper focuses on legal and inclusive changes in Czech´s primary schools´ environment. Since 2016 Czech´s primary schools are including in the education of more pupils with intellectual disability. The following text is introducing the…
View article: The Contribution Of Interdisciplinary Cooperation In Helping Professions
The Contribution Of Interdisciplinary Cooperation In Helping Professions Open
The article attempts to highlight the components of the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation and factors in the field of helping professions - such as social work or special pedagogy. Questions are raised: What structural compon…
View article: SENIOR AT RISK OF MENTAL DISORDER
SENIOR AT RISK OF MENTAL DISORDER Open
The aim of this paper is to highlight the problematic of significant growth of mental health issues in retire people category, and the care of retire people with mental health issues, primarily the perspective of this paper is social.The m…
View article: Social disadvantage from the perspective of a teacher in preschool education
Social disadvantage from the perspective of a teacher in preschool education Open
Introduction. The problematic of social disadvantaged children and compulsory pre-primary school year are actual theme not just for teachers in kindergartens. The aims of compulsory pre-primary school year are equalizing the developmental …
View article: A PUPIL FROM A SOCIO-ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED ENVIRONMENT AS AN ACTOR IN THE EDUCATIONAL CONCEPT OF PROTECTION AND SECURITY
A PUPIL FROM A SOCIO-ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED ENVIRONMENT AS AN ACTOR IN THE EDUCATIONAL CONCEPT OF PROTECTION AND SECURITY Open
Each of us in our lives will face emergencies, whether a fire, accident, traffic collision or natural disaster, and it is crucial that we know how to recognise them and how to adequately react. The legally-guaranteed protection in the case…
View article: Inclusion in Kindergarten, with An Aspect on Social Disadvantage
Inclusion in Kindergarten, with An Aspect on Social Disadvantage Open
Social disadvantage is a construct that captures various dimensions of social position, such as economic status, educational attainment, as well as ethnicity. There is considerable evidence that social disadvantage is associated with emoti…
View article: A Czech Story about the Social and Legal Protection of Children
A Czech Story about the Social and Legal Protection of Children Open
In the Czech Republic, aid to and protection of children in various life situations have a longstanding tradition. In identifying children who are growing up in situations of risk, as well as providing them with full support and assistance…