Course: Design and Management PP - Practice 1B

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Course title Design and Management PP - Practice 1B
Course code KKV/PPXS2
Organizational form of instruction Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Hudcová Bianka, Mgr. et Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Continuous two-week practice will be divided into three parts. The first part of practice (usually three days) will Observation. Students will become familiar with the equipment, staff and clients. After the agreement with the practice they choose group or individual with which / whom they will meet regularly. During these auditions, students will gain a basic understanding of the habits of groups or individuals and method of teaching work. The second part of practice (usually two days) will be assistance. During this part of the practice, the students engaged, facility. In the third part of the internship (usually 30 hours), students are expected to prepare and implement at least 5 micro-performances according to the instructions and under the supervision of managers. The practice will be implemented in low-threshold facilities, civic associations engaged in counseling activities, clubs at elementary and secondary schools, facilities for substitute family care, non-profit organizations providing leisure activities and various social services, etc.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Observation, Grafic and Art Activities, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
Learning outcomes
The practice is individual and is focused on effective help in strengthening positive phenomena in society by placing emphasis on the development of values and generally ethical principles through social-educational activities, further orientation in the prevention of social-pathological phenomena as well as interventions oriented in this way. Based on theoretical knowledge, he / she should be able to orientate himself / herself and be actively involved in the current system of provided social services, deepen his / her experience with other target groups, especially the contents and forms of work with them.
1) the student will deepen his / her knowledge of methods of social pedagogy and their application in working with various groups of clients in the given facility, 2) the student learns to create, plan and organize activities suitable for clients in the selected facility, 3) the student learns to develop values and generally ethical principles through socio-educational activities, 4) the student gains more experience with other target groups. Competences acquired after graduation: - competencies in creating, planning and organizing activities and projects suitable for different target groups of social pedagogy - knowledge of the system of provided services, legislative anchoring of facilities and skills for using methods and forms in various types of facilities in which a social educator applies - competence of self-reflection in relation to the target group - student's personal development
Prerequisites
First of all the students are due to pass a range of pedagogical subjects and in all cases they must be legally capable to work with children and the youth (i.e. it is not probihited for them to work with children and the youth), and adults.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Seminar Work

The student must apply for the practice. The conditions for registration are stated on the EDIS educational portal. The student is obliged to observe the agreed number of hours at the workplace, ie at least 6 hours per day (ie 100% attendance). At the workplace, the student is expected to conscientiously perform the tasks assigned by the department, while at the same time expected to be actively involved in the activities assigned by the mentor during the practice. The student is obliged to submit the first version of the final thesis (according to the methodical form) within two weeks from the date of completion of the practice, the recognition of which is a prerequisite for granting the credit. After completing the practice the student submits a comprehensive practice diary, in which the specific activity of the selected group or individual and the degree of the student's share in this work will be recorded. The student will also submit a final thesis according to the practice methodology. In addition, the student will be required to have a deeper self-reflection on the management of the organization and its activities in relation to the target group of clients. Students with individual study plan (after agreement with the internship mentor) complete the internship in the same way as distance study program students, according to the applicable methodology.
Recommended literature
  • Chabinová, S., Skoumal, J., & Schwartzhoffová, E. (2007). Marketingová strategie rozvoje Střediska volného času Ivančice.
  • Naar, D., Dvořáková, I., Zerzáňová, L., & Slejšková, E. Průvodce pro projektové vyučování.
  • Palermová, Z., Skoumal, J., & Dohnal, T. (2010). Strategie rozvoje DDM Český Těšín.
  • Petty, G., & Foltýn, J. (2013). Moderní vyučování. Praha: Portál.
  • Reitmayerová, E., & Broumová, V. (2012). Cílená zpětná vazba: metody pro vedoucí skupin a učitele. Praha: Portál.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Pedagogy - Designing and Management (NA21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Pedagogy - Designing and Management (NA23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Pedagogy - Designing and Management (NA22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer