Course: Pedagogical Psychology

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Course title Pedagogical Psychology
Course code KKV/KVPPS
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and 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)
  • Potměšilová Petra, prof. PhDr. et Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The following topics will be discussed during the lesson: - the use of the principles of pedagogical psychology in the education of various population groups - emotions and their healthy regulation as a form of prevention - evaluation (forms, types, methods) + self-evaluation, constructive evaluation - stressful situations in pedagogical practice, - relationship as a tool in socio-pedagogical practice, - self-concept and its use in pedagogical practice, - group dynamics.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Attendace - 8 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The subject Educational psychology is a continuation of the subject Educational psychology taught at the bachelor's degree level. The aim of the course is to focus on the practical use of educational psychology concepts in the field of social pedagogy.
Students will be able to orient themselves to the most important theories and topics in educational psychology (learning, memory, social learning, emotional intelligence, student-teacher interactions, assessment, and challenging situations in the pedagogical process). Students will apply the knowledge they have acquired in practice when creating experiential, preventive, or intervention programs.
Prerequisites
There are no special preconditions for this subject study. Completion of the subject Educational Psychology at the bachelor's level. If the student has not completed this subject, he/she enrolls in the subject KKV/KVPEP instead.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

1. participation in classes 2. Preparation of a seminar paper - Develop a project in the field of educational psychology for a selected target group - Use the AI tool to develop the project, then perform a critical analysis. Updated fulfillment conditions, including deadlines, can be found in the distance support on Moodle.
Recommended literature
  • Čáp, J., & Mareš, J. (2007). Psychologie pro učitele. Praha.
  • DAŘÍLEK, P., KUSÁK, P. (2001). Pedagogická psychologie. Část A + B. 2. vyd.. Olomouc.
  • FONTANA, D. (2014). Psychologie ve školní praxi. Praha.
  • CHILD, D. (2004). Psychology and the Teacher. 7. vyd.. New York.
  • Kovaříková, Miroslava. (2020). Krizové situace ve škole: bezpečnostní problematika ve školní praxi.. Praha.
  • LEMROVÁ, Soňa; KAVKOVÁ, Veronika; PUGNEROVÁ, Michaela; DOBEŠOVÁ CAKIRPALOGLU, Simona. (2024). Pedagogická psychologie. Praha.
  • Miller, M. D., Linn, R. L., & Gronlund, N. E. (2013). Measurement and assessment in teaching. Boston, Mass.
  • Slavin, R. E. (2012). Educational psychology: theory and practice. Boston, Mass.


Study plans that include the course
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