Course: Education in European and Global Contexts

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Course title Education in European and Global Contexts
Course code KVS/KNEGQ
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 1
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)
  • Konečný Karel, doc. PhDr. CSc.
  • Staněk Antonín, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kopeček Pavel, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Characteristics VMEGS topic. The roots of European civilization. Key milestones in European history. Famous Europeans. European integration. Europe and our country. Europe and the world. Our neighbors in Europe - the lifestyle, traditions, peoples and cultural diversity. The dimensions of globality. Global problems of mankind. Projects and methods for global education.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Attendace - 8 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 9 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students will be able to: - Explain the influence of European culture in contemporary educational reality - Analyze the general implications of key events in European history, - Understand and explain the European integration process, - Characterize globalization as a modern phenomenon affecting human thought and action, - Interpret the cultural differences of other European nations.
Competences in the scope of the course objektive.
Prerequisites
No prior requirements.

Assessment methods and criteria
Analyssis of the Student's Portfolio

During the semester, students develop a set of sub-tasks that will reflect the various topics discussed in the context of contact teaching with an emphasis on education and the educational system. Completion of tasks will be monitored by the teacher via e-mail.
Recommended literature
  • Dlouhá, R., Chára, P., Nádvorník, O., Trunda, J. (2006). Metodika pro průřezová téma Výchova k myšlení v evropských a globálních souvislostech.. Praha: SCIO.
  • Mezihorák, F. (2003). Evropanství a integrace.. Olomouc: Nakladatelství Olomouc.
  • Mezihorák, F. (2002). Evropská integrace.. Olomouc: Nakladatelství Olomouc.
  • Mezihorák, F. (1997). Průvodce evropanstvím.. Olomouc: Alda.
  • Mezihorák, F., Skoupá, D. (1995). Malá encyklopedie velkých Evropanů.. Olomouc: Votobia.
  • Nádvorník, O., Volfová, A. (ed.). (2004). Společný svět: příručka globálního rozvojového vzdělávání.. Praha: Člověk v tísni.
  • Pike, G., Selby, D. (2000). Cvičení a hry pro globální výchovu 1,2. Praha: Portál.
  • PIKE, G., SELBY, D. (1994). Globální výchova. Praha : Grada.
  • Staněk, A. (2007). Výchova k občanství a evropanství. Olomouc: Nakladatelství Olomouc.


Study plans that include the course
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