DIAGNOSTIC COMPETENCE OF THE SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER IN SLOVAKIA

Abstract

The paper focuses on the analysis of the diagnostic competence of a special education teacher, which is a key element of the application of special pedagogical measures at the primary level of education. In primary school, a special education teacher carries out a special pedagogical intervention aimed at identifying specific manifestations in the process of educating pupils with the aim of their prevention and / or elimination. Intervention applies to students with special educational needs as well as intact students. Diagnostic competence is required to apply the correct precautions. Therefore, in our contribution we pay special attention to the specifics of the diagnostic competence of a special education teacher at the primary level of education in the Slovak Republic.