Abstract:

The aim of this paper is to analyze and describe didactic specifics of education in students with severe multiple disability. The didactic specifics are meant organization aspects, forms of education and methods and strategies that are effectively used in the education process. Analysis presented in this paper uses data from a qualitative research focused on education and its process aspects. Semi-structured interviews with 40 teachers, observation of education in 4 students and content analysis of 30 students with severe multiple disabilities were used in this research. Inductive content analysis based on open coding was used for data analysis. Results of the study include classification of basic categories in particular areas. Flexibility from the teacher, usage of non-traditional education methods and invention of original strategies for individual education needs of particular students were described as typical features of education in students with severe multiple disabilities.

Keywords:

Multiple disability, special education, education methods, organisation of education.