Comenius: Teacher of Nations - OEMNN2114Z

• Title: Comenius: Teacher of Nations
• Guaranteed by: Katedra preprimární a primární pedagogiky (41-KPPP)
• Faculty: Faculty of Education
• Actual: from 2023
• Semester: summer
• E-Credits: 5
• Examination process: summer s.:
• Hours per week, examination: summer s.:0/2, Ex [HT]
• Capacity: unknown / unknown (10)
• Min. number of students: unlimited
• 4EU+: no
• Virtual mobility / capacity: yes / unlimited
• Key competences: 4EU+ Flagship 2
• State of the course: not taught
• Language: English
• Teaching methods: full-time
• Note: enabled for web enrollment; priority enrollment if the course is part of the study plan
• Guarantor: MgA. Philip Charles Selbie, M.A.

Annotation

English

Jan Amos Komenský (1592-1670) was a Czech-speaking Moravian teacher, writer and the last bishop of the Unity of Brethren. He became a religious refugee during the Thirty Years' War, which dominated Europe during his lifetime, and lived in exile for many years. This course will introduce students to the extraordinary life and work of this 17th century social reformer and philosopher whose ideas are still fresh today. Twelve class sessions will be conducted in the classroom and will include discussion activities. Students will explore how key themes can impact their lives and professional practice. In addition, students will be required to study independently using study materials on Moodle to broaden and deepen their knowledge. The course will be of interest to students studying education and a wide range of humanities disciplines. This course will also be available online for 4EU+ Alliance students. Cross-cutting skills: discussion, reflection, critical analysis, independent study. Prerequisites: B2 level of English.

Last update: Selbie Philip Charles, MgA., M.A. (09.11.2022)

Czech

Jan Amos Komenský (1592-1670) byl česky mluvící moravský učitel, spisovatel a poslední biskup Jednoty bratrské. Během třicetileté války, která za jeho života ovládla Evropu, se stal náboženským uprchlíkem a dlouhá léta žil v exilu. Tento kurz seznámí studenty s neobyčejným životem a dílem tohoto sociálního reformátora a filozofa 17. století, jehož myšlenky jsou stále aktuální. Dvanáct vyučovacích hodin bude probíhat ve třídě a jejich součástí budou diskusní aktivity. Studenti budou zkoumat, jak mohou klíčová témata ovlivnit jejich život a profesní praxi. Kromě toho budou studenti povinni samostatně studovat s využitím studijních materiálů na Moodlu, aby si rozšířili a prohloubili své znalosti. Kurz bude zajímavý pro studenty studující pedagogiku a širokou škálu humanitních oborů. Tento kurz bude rovněž dostupný online pro studenty Aliance 4EU+. Průřezové dovednosti: diskuse, reflexe, kritická analýza, samostatné studium. Předpoklady: znalost angličtiny na úrovni B2.

Last update: Selbie Philip Charles, MgA., M.A. (09.11.2022)

Descriptors

This course will be taught in English.

Information about the time and place of the seminars will be provided on the KPPP website http://kppp.pedf.cuni.cz/index.php/en/erasmus-courses/

Online teaching and study materials will be available using Moodle at https://dl1.cuni.cz/course/view.php?id=13131

Last update: Selbie Philip Charles, MgA., M.A. (09.11.2022)

Course completion requirements

Course completion requirements:

• regular attendance for timetabled seminars and visits.
• active participation in group seminars.
• completion of independent study tasks.
• completion of coursework (equivalent to a 2500 word essay) agreed in advance with the course tutor.

Last update: Selbie Philip Charles, MgA., M.A. (10.01.2023)

Literature

Comenius, J.A. (1896) The Great Didactic (M.W.Keatinge, Trans.). London: A & C Black (original work published 1638). Available at: Internet Archive. https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_sE9MAAAAIAAJ/page/n269/mode/2up

Pánek, J. (1991). Comenius: Teacher of Nations 1592-1670. Orbis: Prague 

Last update: Selbie Philip Charles, MgA., M.A. (09.11.2022)

Syllabus

1. Introduction and Course Overview

2. The Father of Modern Education

3. School of Infancy

4. School as Play

5. Nature as Teacher

6. Words and Pictures

7. Curriculum Organisation

8. Exile, Refugee and Reformer

9. Preparing for Assessment & Student Consultations

10. Comenius Yesterday

11. Comenius Today

12. Comenius Tomorrow 

Last update: Selbie Philip Charles, MgA., M.A. (09.11.2022)