The course offers students practical knowledge of the teaching profession and the content of the teacher's work in the overall context of the school. Above all, it focuses on teacher-pupil interactions in the educational process and related non-teaching activities. In the accompanying seminars, they will theoretically reflect the general pedagogical and psychological aspects of teaching according to the assignment of the portfolio.
Aims: The student in the group analyzes educational and upbringing situations from a psychological, socio-pedagogical and general didactic perspective. The acquired knowledge about teaching and extracurricular activities of teachers will be compared with the corresponding documents. Based on professional argumentation, he proposes alternative ways of solving practical situations.
Thematic areas according to the portfolio:
Pedagogical part: Pedagogical communication and teaching strategies, Pedagogical work of teachers focusing on selected aspects, elaboration of the Final Reflection.
Psychological part: Microsituation, Pupil as individuality, Class as a social group.
Student activities at school:
1. focused listening to lessons
2. analytical analyses of lessons with school teachers
3. analytical analyses of lessons with faculty teachers and classmates, group
4. elaboration of analysis according to the portfolio
5. thematic seminars with school teachers and faculty teachers, group preparation of the presentation of an optional topic according to the portfolio
6. data collection for the psychological part of the portfolio
7. study of school documentation
Literature
Last update: PhDr. Monika Kadrnožková, Ph.D. (26.10.2020)
Ghaye, T. (2010). Teaching and Learning through Reflective Practice: A Practical Guide for Positive Action. New York: Routledge.
Kyriacou, Ch. (2018). Essential Teaching Skill. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
