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Lecturer(s)
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Žižka Motlová Lenka, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Definition, terminology, legislation ? Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI), Animal Assisted Activity (AAA), Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT), Animal Assisted Education (AAE), Animal Assisted Couching/Counselling (AAC). 2. Training and knowledge reguired to providing. Practicing, methods and forms ? AAI, AAA, AAT, AAE, AAC. 3. General terms, conditions, rules, contraindication ? AAI, AAA, AAT, AAE, AAC. 4. Practicing ot the AAI, AAA, AAT, AAE, AAC - children, adults, seniors - conditions, rules, contraindications. Case study. 5. Human?animal relationships and social work.Animal in social work, in health and social facilities. 6. Canine therapy ? conditions of practicing, process, goals, benefits. Examples of good practice. Videos. 7. Felino therapy ? conditions of practicing, process, goals, benefits. Examples of good. 8. Hipporehabilitation - therapy using horses, conditions of practicing, process, goals, benefits. Examples of good practice. Videos. 9. Lama therapy - conditions of practicing, process, goals, benefits. Examples of good practice. Videos. 10. Delfinotherapy - conditions of practicing, process, goals, benefits. Examples of good practice. Videos. 11. Ornitotherapy - conditions of practicing, process, goals, benefits. Examples of good practice. Videos. 12. Small animals. Farming therapy - conditions of practicing, process, goals, benefits. Examples of good practice. Videos. 13. Excursion ? canine therapy or horse therapy in social facilities. 14. Excursion ? lama therapy in social facilitities.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Demonstration, Activating (simulations, games, drama)
- Class attendance
- 5 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 30 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Definition, terminology, legislation ? Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI), Animal Assisted Activity (AAA), Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT), Animal Assisted Education (AAE), Animal Assisted Couching/Counselling (AAC). Training and knowledge reguired to providing. Practicing, methods and forms ? AAI, AAA, AAT, AAE, AAC. General terms, conditions, rules, contraindication ? AAI, AAA, AAT, AAE, AAC.
1. The student knows the terminology in the field of animal assisted therapy and can explain the difference between therapy and animal assisted activity. 2. The student knows the specific methods, forms and concrete examples zootherapy including the manner of its use in children, adults and seniors. 3. The student has mastered the basic conditions for practicing zootherapy including management of documentation and evaluation. 4. The student is familiar with the basics zooterapeutického process and the roles of each participant. 5. The student knows the benefits of animal assisted therapy and contraindications for its practice in health and social areas.
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Prerequisites
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There are no specific requirements for this course. It is necessary to study recommended literature and discuss selected topics during lectures and seminars.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Interview, Seminar work
The course is completed credit and oral exam. Terms of credit: 1. active participation in lectures and work in student´s group work; 2. processing and presentation of a seminar paper on the assigned topic. 3. participation in the excursion . After getting the credit students may complete oral exam. Oral exam: Students proceed to the oral exam after successfully obtaining credit by the deadline listed in the system STAG.
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Recommended literature
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IAHAIO. White Paper 2014, Updated for 2018. 2018. Available online: https://iahaio.org/best-practice/white-paper-on-animal-assisted-interventions.
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Eaton-Stull, Yvonne M.; Jaffe, Batya G.; Scott, Kay; and Shiller, Makenzie. Challenges, Coping Strategies, and Benefits of Animal-Assisted Crisis Response Following Disasters and Traumatic Events.
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Hopson, Laura; O'Neal, Joy; Bailey, Rebecca; Dugard, Jaycee; McGraw, Kristen; Hanenberg, Candace; Anderson, Debbie; McKissock, Blair; Traylor, Amy; Parker, Christianna; and Samples, Connor. Feasibility Study of an Equine-Assisted Learning Intervention for Children with Disabilities.
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Lewis, Helen; Grigg, Russell; and Knight, Cathryn. An International Survey of Animals in Schools: Exploring What Sorts of Schools Involve What Sorts of Animals, and Educators? Rationales for These Practices.
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Serpell James, A.; Kruger, K.A.; Freeman, L.M.; Griffin James, A.; Ng, Z.Y. Current Standards and Practices Within the Therapy Dog Industry: Results of a Representative Survey of United States Therapy Dog Organizations.
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