Course: Theory of education

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Course title Theory of education
Course code KPG/MKTVY
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + On-line Activities
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šmelová Eva, prof. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Chudý Štefan, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The contents of this subject are as follows: Basic problems in theory of education, Ethical and aesthetical education, Society and education, Theoretical fundaments of multicultural and global education, Educational theory from the view of gender theory, Theoretical basis of free time education, and Conceptions of childhood as educational problem.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Homework for Teaching - 20 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 3 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 22 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 15 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Basic dilemmas of the theory of education. Teaching ethics and aesthetics. Society and education. Theoretical background to multicultural and global education. Theoretical background to free time education. Childhood as an educational issue. Gender theory.

Prerequisites
basic of education and philosophy

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Dialog

Self-study of selected topics. Continuous preparation of lessons. Elaborating an essay on a selected topic.
Recommended literature
  • MALACH, J. (2007). Pedagogika jako obecná teorie edukace. Ostrava.
  • PELIKÁN, J. (1995). Výchova jako teoretický problém. Ostrava.


Study plans that include the course
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