Introduction to Pedagogy - OIBZ1P001A

• Title: Introduction to Pedagogy
• Guaranteed by: Katedra pedagogiky (41-KPG)
• Faculty: Faculty of Education
• Actual: from 2023
• Semester: both
• E-Credits: 4
• Hours per week, examination: 1/1, Ex [HT]
• Capacity: winter:5 / unknown (unknown); summer:unknown / unknown (unknown)
• Min. number of students: unlimited
• 4EU+: no
• Virtual mobility / capacity: no
• State of the course: taught
• Language: English
• Teaching methods: full-time
• Teaching methods: full-time
• Note: you can enroll for the course in winter and in summer semester
• Guarantor: prof. PaedDr. Stanislav Bendl, Ph.D.; PhDr. Jaroslav Šaroch, Ph.D.
• Teacher(s): PhDr. Jaroslav Šaroch, Ph.D.

Annotation

Last update: Bc. Veronika Chalupová (10.03.2024)

The course is an introduction to the study of pedagogical disciplines and creates a theoretical basis for the development of professional reflection. The content includes key concepts of general and social pedagogy, key areas and problems of education, selected knowledge about the teaching profession, changes in school and curriculum. Special attention is paid to social education, pedagogy of the environment, the issue of social deviations and the area of ​​work with at-risk and socially disadvantaged groups.

Aim of the course

Last update: Bc. Veronika Chalupová (10.03.2024)

The student:

• He is familiar with the basic issues, concepts and scientific structure of pedagogy

• Understands the role of education in the historical and contemporary context

• Clarifies the main trends in the educational process from an individual and institutional perspective.

• Explains the importance of social competencies of pedagogical staff

• Demonstrates knowledge usable in practice in the field of preventive action.

• The student is able to give examples of areas of school life where the knowledge of social pedagogy can be applied.

Literature

Last update: PhDr. Monika Kadrnožková, Ph.D. (25.10.2020)

Aubrey, K., Riley, A. (2018). Understanding and Using Educational Theories. London: Sage Publications.

Bartlett, S., Burton, D. (2020). Introduction to Education Studies. London: Sage Publications.

Charfe, L., Gardner, A. (2019). Social Pedagogy and Social Work. London: Sage Publications.

Kaska, M., Ladbrooke, A. (2015). Social Pedagogy: An Invitation. Jacaranda Recruitment.

Sharples, M. (2019). Practical Pedagogy: 40 New Ways to Teach and Learn. New York: Routledge.

Waring, M., Evans, C. (2014). Understanding Pedagogy: Developing a critical approach to teaching and learning. New York: Routledge.

Syllabus

Last update: Bc. Veronika Chalupová (10.03.2024)

Topics of lectures:

1. Pedagogy as a science and its subject, sources of pedagogical information.

2. Historical excursion into the development of pedagogical thinking.

3. Educational environment and educational processes.

4. Pedagogical principles in the light of goals and content of education.

5. Teacher and his profession, other pedagogical staff.

6. Outline of social pedagogy, historical development, definition and influential directions.

7. Pedagogy of the environment, typology of the environment, intentional and functional education.

8. Prevention and solution of risky behavior in schools and school facilities.

9. Important personalities of pedagogy in the Czech lands and in the world.

10. Current trends in education in the Czech Republic and in the world.