Gramotnost, pregramotnost a vzdělávání

This paper presents the outcomes of a series of four sessions implemented during the spring semester of the 2025/2026 academic year within a long-term inter-institutional collaboration between the Faculty of Education, Charles University, the Lyceum practical school, and the non-profit organisation Rytmus – from Client to Citizen, o.p.s. The programme connected pre-service training of students enrolled in the Special Education and Speech Therapy study programme with direct experience of pupils from a practical school and was focused on supporting inclusive education, transition approaches, and experiential learning. The aim of the programme was to develop students’ professional competences through authentic interaction with pupils in a heterogeneous group while also fostering the social and communicative skills of all participants. The programme included thematically focused sessions (e.g. employment opportunities, future perspectives, part-time jobs, and volunteering) as well as an action-based activity conducted in the form of a group-oriented exploration task in Prague, followed by reflective debriefing. The data are based on qualitative student reflections and observations of the programme implementation. The findings indicate that participants perceived the programme as a safe and supportive learning environment, which contributed to a gradual reduction of initial uncertainty, the development of communication strategies, and increased flexibility in working with a heterogeneous group. Furthermore, students reported a deeper understanding of transition approaches and inclusive employment opportunities for persons with intellectual disabilities. In conclusion, the programme is evaluated as an effective model of linking university education, special education practice, and the non-profit sector, supporting the professional preparation of future special educators while contributing to the development of inclusive and transition-oriented approaches in education.