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Benefits and Challenges of Introducing Therapy Dogs into English Language Classrooms: Experts' Opinions
Zagreb: University of Zagreb, Faculty of Teacher Education, 2024. urn:nbn:hr:147:835497
Jelkovac, Lorena
University of Zagreb
Faculty of Teacher Education

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Jelkovac, L. (2024). Benefits and Challenges of Introducing Therapy Dogs into English Language Classrooms: Experts' Opinions (Master's thesis). Zagreb: University of Zagreb, Faculty of Teacher Education. Retrieved from https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:147:835497

Jelkovac, Lorena. "Benefits and Challenges of Introducing Therapy Dogs into English Language Classrooms: Experts' Opinions." Master's thesis, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Teacher Education, 2024. https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:147:835497

Jelkovac, Lorena. "Benefits and Challenges of Introducing Therapy Dogs into English Language Classrooms: Experts' Opinions." Master's thesis, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Teacher Education, 2024. https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:147:835497

Jelkovac, L. (2024). 'Benefits and Challenges of Introducing Therapy Dogs into English Language Classrooms: Experts' Opinions', Master's thesis, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Teacher Education, accessed 26 December 2024, https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:147:835497

Jelkovac L. Benefits and Challenges of Introducing Therapy Dogs into English Language Classrooms: Experts' Opinions [Master's thesis]. Zagreb: University of Zagreb, Faculty of Teacher Education; 2024 [cited 2024 December 26] Available at: https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:147:835497

L. Jelkovac, "Benefits and Challenges of Introducing Therapy Dogs into English Language Classrooms: Experts' Opinions", Master's thesis, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Teacher Education, Zagreb, 2024. Available at: https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:147:835497

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TitleBenefits and Challenges of Introducing Therapy Dogs into English Language Classrooms: Experts' Opinions
AuthorLorena Jelkovac
MentorKristina Cergol (mentor)
MentorSilvija Hanžić Deda (sumentor)
Committee memberIvana Milković (predsjednik povjerenstva)
Committee memberKristina Cergol (član povjerenstva)
Committee memberSilvija Hanžić Deda (član povjerenstva)
GranterUniversity of Zagreb
Faculty of Teacher Education
Zagreb
Defense date and country2024-07-09, Croatia
Scientific / art field,
discipline and subdiscipline		SOCIAL SCIENCES
Pedagogy
Specific Pedagogy
Scientific / art field,
discipline and subdiscipline		HUMANISTIC SCIENCES
Interdisciplinary Humanistic Studies
Teaching Methods in the Humanistic Sciences
Abstract
In the contemporary educational system, where experimental programs such as Škola za život (eng. School for Life) and Cjelodnevna nastava (eng. Whole-Day School) emphasize lifelong learning and the development of student competencies, it is very challenging for the teachers choose strategies, methods and approaches to enable their students to learn as effectively as possible. In today’s digital age, it can be difficult for students to follow lessons and maintain focus, especially students with disabilities who are increasingly integrated into the educational process. Therefore, teachers must abandon traditional teaching and adapt lessons to the needs of their classes. One approach that has gained significant attention in recent years is the inclusion of therapy dogs in the educational process. This paper explores the process of implementing a therapy dog into the teaching process and suggests solutions for potential challenges that may arise. Furthermore, it describes the benefits of introducing such a dog into the educational process, with a special focus on foreign language classrooms (in this case, English). It also examines the opinions of experts across Croatia who have experience working with therapy dogs and children, as well as their experience in educational institutions and their views on the implementation of such dogs in the teaching process.
Abstract (croatian)
U suvremenom obrazovnom sustavu, gdje eksperimentalni programi poput Škole za život (eng. School for Life) i Cjelodnevne nastava (eng. Whole-Day School) stavljaju naglasak na cjeloživotno učenje i razvoj učeničkih kompetencija, učiteljima je vrlo izazovno odabrati strategije, metode i pristupe kojima bi svojim učenicima omogućili što učinkovitije učenje. U današnje digitalno doba učenicima može biti teško pratiti nastavu i zadržati fokus, posebno učenicima s teškoćama u razvoju koji su sve više integrirani u obrazovni proces. Stoga učitelji moraju napustiti tradicionalnu nastavu i prilagoditi nastavu potrebama svojih razreda. Jedan pristup koji je privukao značajnu pažnju posljednjih godina je uključivanje terapijskih pasa u obrazovni proces. Ovaj rad istražuje proces uvođenja terapijskog psa u nastavni proces i predlaže rješenja za moguće izazove koji se mogu pojaviti. Nadalje, opisuje se dobrobit uvođenja takvog psa u obrazovni proces, s posebnim osvrtom na učionice stranih jezika (u ovom slučaju engleskog). Također uključuje mišljenja stručnjaka diljem Hrvatske koji imaju iskustva u radu s terapijskim psima i djecom, kao i njihova iskustva u odgojno-obrazovnim ustanovama te njihova viđenja implementacije takvih pasa u nastavni proces.
Keywords
Keywords (croatian)
Languageenglish
URN:NBNurn:nbn:hr:147:835497
Study programmeTitle: Integrated undergraduated university study with english language and german language; specializations in: English language, Deutsche sprache
Course: English language
Study programme type: university
Study level: integrated undergraduate and graduate
Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra primarnog obrazovanja (magistar/magistra primarnog obrazovanja)
Type of resourceText
File originBorn digital
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