Course: 21st. Century Skills in Education

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Course title 21st. Century Skills in Education
Course code KPG/K21D@
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
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.
  • Jůvová Alena, PaedDr. Ph.D.
Course content
The course is a combination of theory and practice, thinking and action. It provides opportunities for sharing good practice examples, ideas and experiences. It is designed for students of teaching fields and it is focused on the 21st century skills and possibilities for their integration into educational practice. 1. The 21st century skills are referred to as a set of social and cognitive skills that includes critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, the use of ICT, self-guided learning, and multicultural understanding. Students will follow specific examples of 21st century skills development in educational activities. 2. Reflection of different approaches and concepts of 21st century skills from an international perspective. 3. Aspects of the 21st century skill assessment of the individuals of different ages. 4. The 21st century skills and lifelong learning. Possibilities of teacher interventions in the development of skills for the 21st century, taking into account the current level of the individual social and cognitive abilities. 5. Possibilities of educational research and research design in the area of the 21st century skills - identification, evaluation. Literacy theory, functional and digital literacy.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Group work
  • Attendace - 4 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
To understand the principle of each skill from the point of view of education and be able to apply it in educational practice. Explain the reasons for applying 21st century skills to educational school and extracurricular practice. Recognize these skills in pupils/students. Assess the level and support the development of 21st century skills in the individual learner and monitor their progress, or identify their needs. Apply modern educational procedures in the development of skills for the 21st century (e.g. virtual approach, blended learning, collaborative approach, multimedia presentation, graphic facilitation, visual communication. Create an innovative project for the application of non-traditional methods in the development of skills for the 21st century.
Communication, creativity, cooperation, critical thinking.
Prerequisites
Knowledge and orientation in the issue of innovative approaches in education.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

To create and presente an innovative project for the application of non-traditional methods in the development of skills for the 21st century.
Recommended literature
  • Digital Literacy. [online: http://digitalliteracy.us/21st-century-learning/]).
  • Dostál, J. (2013). Badatelsky orientovaná výuka jako trend soudobého vzdělávání. ePedagogium, 2013, 3, 81?93..
  • Education 2020. (2015). Constructivism. [online]. [cit. 2015-05-10]. Retrieved from: https://education-2020.wikispaces.com/Constructivism..
  • Hanover Research. (2011). A Crosswalk of 21st Century Skills. [online]. [cit. 2015-05-16]. Retrieved from: http://www.hanoverresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/A-Crosswalk-of-21stCentury-Skills-Membership.pdf..
  • ISTE (2012). A Constructivist Approach to the NETS?T. [online]. [cit. 2015-05-13]. Retrieved from: http://www.iste.org/docs/excerpts/CONNET-excerpt.pdf.
  • Jonassen, D., Peck, K., & Wilson, B. (1999). Learning With Technology: A Constructivist Perspective. (Book). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall..


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): Management of leisure time activities (NA22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Pedagogy - specialization Prevention of Social Pathological Phenomena (BB22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Management of leisure time activities (NA21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Pedagogy - specialization Prevention of Social Pathological Phenomena (BB20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Pedagogy - specialization Prevention of Social Pathological Phenomena (BB21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter