Information for teachers ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** This explains situations that may arise when interacting with a student with special needs should respond. ****************************************************************************************** * What demands may students have for study adjustments? ****************************************************************************************** This follows from the type and degree of their disability. In the vast majority of cases, for extended time in examinations. This is usually set at 25, 50, 75 or 100% extra time an any examination, i.e. both credit and examinations, and can apply to both written and oral Obviously, this puts increased demands on us teachers, we have to set aside time, supervis Therefore, the rule is that students must make such a claim (i.e. contact you) at least 7 the exam to allow time to prepare everything and arrange the details with the student. (Wi writing earlier or finish later? Will it be held in a separate room or with others? Who wi supervise him/her? Does the assignment format need to be modified in any way, e.g., larger Another typical requirement is an increased need for individual consultations. Naturally, capabilities of each instructor, and it is obvious that none of us can spend extended time student individually, and there is also a need to hold the line between consultations and tutoring purposes, students have the option of tutoring or study assistance from older stu consultations, as well as extended time supervision for exams, can be reimbursed in the fo There are various specific modifications that are not as common, but are always described diagnostics. These may include, for example, large letter texts (for the visually impaired of various technical aids (for the visually and hearing impaired), the preference of oral examinations (for dysgraphics), etc. ****************************************************************************************** * How do you find out about a student's entitlement? ****************************************************************************************** 1.Students can only make claims if they have a written document called a 'Functional Diagn Assessment' which is printed on Charles University letterhead and signed by both the stu author of the FD (which is a Charles University professional). Students must provide evi functional diagnosis themselves and such a student must also be recorded in the 'Student having special needs. 2.If a student requests any modifications to an exam, etc., and does not have a functional she is not eligible for a study adjustment. In this case, kindly send him/her to the con the Faculty - PhDr. Hana Svobodová, Ph.D. (contact [ URL "https://www.lf3.cuni.cz/3LF-40 3.There may also be a situation when you yourself observe that the student is behaving abn depressed, neurotic, has extremely poor handwriting, you have the impression that he/she well, etc.), but he/she does not do anything, tries to "handle it on his/her own" and do he/she is not capable of doing it. This may be a manifestation of some difficulty that t not yet admitted to himself/herself. If this is the case, please try to talk sensitively and either refer them to a contact person or refer them to one of the Charles University support services for students [ URL "https://centrumcarolina.cuni.cz/CCENG-33.html"] . S are quite common nowadays, the student's medical (whether somatic or psychological) cond related to their intelligence and often (for some psychological difficulties) it is a te which, with appropriate care, can be managed and the student can return to successful st ****************************************************************************************** * Counselling services for CU staff ****************************************************************************************** The CU Counselling Service [ URL "https://centrumcarolina.cuni.cz/CCENG-33.html"] (the Fac Education) provides the same service to all CU staff as it does to CU students, free of ch include: • psychological counselling (for psychological problems, especially (but not only) those r the profession - burnout syndrome, personal or relationship problems, etc., including te relationship), • personal counselling, dealing with difficult life situations, • speech therapy (if you need to improve your speech), • counselling resulting from a disability or limitation, • etc.