The master's thesis deals with the role of teachers when working with students who have specific learning difficulties, with a focus on dysgraphia. The main aim was to determine how teachers respond to the needs of students with dysgraphia and what adaptations and support they provide in the educational process.
In the theoretical part, the basic characteristics of inclusive education are presented, as well as the definition of students with learning difficulties and a detailed overview of dysgraphia, including its definition, identification, the role of the teacher, collaboration with special educators, support, adaptations and additional teacher training.
The empirical part includes objectives, research questions, hypotheses and research methodology. A descriptive and causal-non-experimental approach to data collection was used to analyze teachers' attitudes towards dysgraphia recognition, the use of adaptations, the sources of knowledge about dysgraphia, the need for additional knowledge, and the challenges of teaching students with dysgraphia. A total of 112 teachers with various teaching experiences at different teaching levels participated in the study.
The research found that teachers are aware of the importance of adaptations and support for students with dysgraphia, but face numerous barriers to implementation. Although they rely on their experience and professional knowledge, they often feel unprepared to respond to students with dysgraphia.
Analysis of the results shows that teacher education and training in the area of dysgraphia is crucial, as additional knowledge would allow for a better understanding of students' difficulties and more effective adaptation of teaching. The need for greater support from school-based special education professionals was also highlighted.
The research contributes to a better understanding of the role of teachers in teaching students with dysgraphia, to high quality and successful schooling in inclusive environments, and to the development of appropriate approaches to support and help these students succeed in the school environment.
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