Course: Social Psychology

« Back
Course title Social Psychology
Course code KPS/TSPS
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise + 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 Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kvintová Jana, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Lemrová Soňa, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Kliment Pavel, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Holásková Kamila, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Social psychology is presented in the structure of basic topics being important for school conditions and the profession of a teacher. The discipline content comprises the following themes - subject and methods of social psychology, social communication, personal perception, socialization, group dynamism, social conformity, leadership, aggressive behaviour and its causes, influence of mass media on children's behaviour, etc.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Methods of Written Work
  • Homework for Teaching - 8 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 30 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
This subject develops basic topics in social psychology that may be used in schools or other educational institutions. It deals with the basic aspects of social communication, social perception, group dynamics, socialization, cooperation, aggression, etc. As part of the seminars, students practice basic verbal and nonverbal communication techniques that may be utilized in the teaching process.
Students will be eligible explanations of terms and definitions from the field of psychology
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of psychology

Assessment methods and criteria
Seminar Work

Literature study, active participation in seminars, working up tasks according to teacher's requirements.
Recommended literature
  • DAŘÍLEK, P. (2005). Možnosti zvládání agresivního chování u dětí.In: Tradice a perspektivy výchovy a vzdělávání. Česko-slovenské pedagogické studie 1. str. 114 - 123. Olomouc.
  • VÝROST, J., SLAMĚNÍK, I. (2008). Sociální psychologie. Praha : Grada.


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): Teaching primary school classes 1 through 5 and special education (MD15) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter