Course: Primary pedagogic 1 (Introduction to Pedagogy and History of Early Education)

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Course title Primary pedagogic 1 (Introduction to Pedagogy and History of Early Education)
Course code KPV/U1PQ
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction eLearning
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šmelová Eva, prof. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Rašková Miluše, doc. PaedDr. Ph.D.
  • Vavrdová Alena, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Provázková Stolinská Dominika, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Otavová Marcela, Mgr. Bc. Ph.D.
Course content
1.Social role of education, objectives of education, basic educational theory terminology, factors of development of a human being. Educational process and its stages. Components of education. Role of a teacher, pupil, family and wider community in education. 2. Alternative approaches to educational process. Alternative schooling. Contemporary educational streams. Global education. 3. Education of free time. 4. School systems and educational theories in historical development. 5. Concept of education in works of notable thinkers. 6. Place of education in a democratic society.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Homework for Teaching - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 40 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 10 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to summarize general issues related to pedagogy, its terminology and aspects. Problems in education and their possible solutions. Alternative methods applied to educational process. Develop creative thinking in students and creative attitude towards their future profession. Historical context in primary education and its personalities.
Students can focus on general education and history of education
Prerequisites
A general overview of the field of education, philosophy and history

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam, Essay, Seminar Work

Students elaborate on a paper of at least 4 standard pages, topic: Reflection of thoughts of a notable educational personality in contemporary school, or Contemporary approach to ... (choice of any educational issue corresponding with the character of the discipline).
Recommended literature
  • (2001). 100+1 osobností pedagogiky a školství v českých zemích. Olomouc: Vydavatelství UP.
  • GRECMANOVÁ, H., HOLOUŠOVÁ, D. A KOL. (2002). Obecná pedagogika II. Olomouc: Hanex.
  • GRECMANOVÁ, H., HOLOUŠOVÁ, D., URBANOVSKÁ, E. (2002). Obecná pedagogika I. Olomouc: Hanex.
  • JŮVA, V. (1997). Stručné dějiny pedagogiky. Brno: Paido.
  • KANTOROVÁ, J. a kol. (2008). Vybrané kapitoly z obecné pedagogiky.. Olomouc : Hanex.
  • KUČEROVÁ, S. (1996). Člověk, hodnoty, výchova. Prešov.
  • MASARYK, T.G. (1990). Ideály humanitní. Praha: Melantrich.
  • PIKE, G., SELBY, D. (1994). Globální výchova. Praha : Grada.
  • Průcha, J. (1996). Alternativní školy. Praha: Portál.
  • PRŮCHA, J. (1997). Moderní pedagogika. Praha:Portál.
  • PRŮCHA, J., WALTEROVÁ, E., MAREŠ, J. (2001). Pedagogický slovník. Praha: Portál.
  • SINGULE, F. (1992). současné pedagogické směry a jejich psychologické souvislosti. 1. vyd.. Praha: SPN.
  • ŠTVERÁK, V., ČADSKÁ, M. (1999). Stručný průvodce dějinami pedagogiky. Praha: Karolinum.
  • ŠTVERÁK, V. (1999). Obecná a srovnávací pedagogika. 1. vyd.. Praha: Karolinum.


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 (MD18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching primary school classes 1 through 5 (MD16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching primary school classes 1 through 5 (MD17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter