Course: Natural Sciences Methodology

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Course title Natural Sciences Methodology
Course code KPV/TMPP
Organizational form of instruction Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
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)
  • Provázková Stolinská Dominika, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Šmelová Eva, prof. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Rašková Miluše, doc. PaedDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Animated nature - plants, animals, human being, botanical system, zoology system. 2. Inanimate nature - experiments and observations. 3. Application of specific methods, forms and methods of teaching. 4. Framework educational program for primary schools and school education program.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Demonstration, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Homework for Teaching - 4 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 24 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 4 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Methodology applied to natural sciences teaching - botany, zoology and physics. The main focus is on developping skills in this field for further broading of knowledge on secondary schools. Goals, content and role of natural sciences teaching. Right methods, forms and teaching aids for the education of natural sciences.
Students accquire qualification according to defined objectives.
Prerequisites
Students accquire qualification according to defined objectives.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Analyssis of the Student's Portfolio, Seminar Work

Handle the project according to the teacher´s instructions and creating portfolio.
Recommended literature
  • KOVALIKOVÁ, S. (1995). Integrovaná tématická výuka. Kroměříž : Spirála.
  • PODROUŽEK, L. (2003). Didaktika prvouky a přírodovědy pro primární školu. Pelhřimov : Vydavatelství Aleš Čeněk.
  • PODROUŽEK, L. (1999). Předměty o přírodě a společnosti. Plzeň : ZČU.
  • PODROUŽEK, L. (1998). Úvod do předmětů o přírodě a společnosti. Plzeň : ZČU.


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