The course focuses on the role of authority in education, its definition, understanding, the process of building it, and its application. Students will learn about the circumstances of effective use of authority in education in various contexts. The course will also provide students with tools to identify the interaction style of the teacher, which is one of the cornerstones of teacher authority.
Last update: Šaroch Jaroslav, PhDr., Ph.D. (18.05.2023)
Aim of the course
Students will be able to define and classify authority, recognize and interpret various approaches to authority in education. They will also be able to identify sources of teacher authority and circumstances that threaten it, seeking connections and contrasts between them. Additionally, students will be able to critically evaluate the circumstances of building and applying teacher authority. Through focus groups and the use of selected research tools (including completing and analyzing the QTI questionnaire), students will be able to assess, discuss, and propose solutions to situations related to the exercise of teacher authority.
Last update: Šaroch Jaroslav, PhDr., Ph.D. (18.05.2023)
Descriptors
2 ETCS equals 52 hours
self-study of literature (10 hours),
working with study materials (10 hours),
assignments (20 hours),
preparation for the focus group and participation in it (12 hours)
Last update: Šaroch Jaroslav, PhDr., Ph.D. (18.05.2023)
Course completion requirements
Completion: Credit requirements (fulfillment of all assignments, active participation in all seminars) Assignments: Word associations, incomplete sentences, essay, QTI questionnaire, taking part in a survey, participation in focus group, mind map.
Last update: Šaroch Jaroslav, PhDr., Ph.D. (18.05.2023)
Literature
Kyriacou, Ch. (2018). Essential Teaching Skill. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Määttä, K., & Uusiautti, S. (2012). Pedagogical Authority and Pedagogical Love - Connected or Incompatible. International Journal of Whole Scholing, 8(1), 21-39. Pace, J. L., & Hemmings, A. (2007). Understanding Authority in Classrooms: A Review of Theory, Ideology, and Research. Review of Educational Research, 77(1), 4-27. Petty, G. (2014). Teaching Today A Practical Guide. Oxford: Oxford University Press. VanderStaay, S. L., et al. (2009). Close to the Heart: Teacher Authority in a Classroom Community. College Composition and Communication, 61(2), 262-282.
Last update: Battistová Eva, PaedDr. (12.03.2024)
Syllabus
What is authority? Definition of authority and its research (concept, classification, and methods of studying authority) Building and exercising authority in education Teacher's interaction styles (power constellations, classroom communication) Authority (focus group)
Last update: Battistová Eva, PaedDr. (07.03.2024)
Learning resources
Study materials are available in the faculty's Moodle: https://dl1.cuni.cz/course/view.php?id=2982#section-8. After the introductory meeting, all participants will receive an access key to the respective materials.
Last update: Šaroch Jaroslav, PhDr., Ph.D. (18.05.2023)
