Branch programme/details

Teacher Education of Education for Upper Secondary Schools

Studies primarily aim at the development of professional, pedagogical and psychological, communication and other personal and cultivation competences needed to become a teacher of pedagogy at secondary vocational schools and for other educational and coordination activities in the field of education. Apart from the intensification of professional scientific bases of pedagogical disciplines (following the contents of the bachelor studies), the aim is at the didactics of education and at the application of professional didactic competences in teaching practice. Special focus is on the methodology of pedagogical research, because one of the objectives is to make pedagogy teachers proficient among other things in proposing, implementing and evaluating empirical research in the field of education. The focus in the study programme is also put on knowledge and skills in the field of social education, social work and methodology of these phenomena. Students have their teaching practice in schools, school facilities; but also, in social service facilities.

Teacher Education of English Language for Lower and Upper Secondary Schools

The core expertise taught within the MA study builds on the preceding BA study programme, and consists of a set of symbiotically interconnected linguistic, literary and didactic disciplines designed to give the graduate substantial knowledge in all these, in correspondence to the MA level.

1. Exam in the first subject – a maximum score of 30 points.

2. Exam in the second subject – a maximum score of 30 points.

3. Pedagogical-psychological Preparation Oral Examination – a maximum score of 30 points.

Total score – 90 points maximum.

Teacher Education of Education for Upper Secondary Schools

The entrance examination is oral. Its objective is to verify applicants’ knowledge and their motivation for the study. Questions focus on checking the expert knowledge on the level of bachelor study of education at the Faculty of Education and will be based on the recommended literature. Each applicant will get one question from each topic, i.e. together three questions checking their knowledge. Evaluation criteria are as follows: factual correctness, critical assessment skill, the expression of own opinion, the use of appropriate terminology, good knowledge of professional literature related to the topic. Topics (are derived from rudimentary subjects of the bachelor study of education programme at the Faculty of Education of Charles University): General theory of education and Philosophy of education, Social pedagogy and Sociology of education, Psychology and Special pedagogy. Motivation for the study will be evaluated based on a discussion, the basis of which will be the letter of motivation and the list of studied specialized literature from the field of the educational science. The applicant must send the letter of motivation in the length of one standard page (1800 characters incl. spaces) and the list of studied literature together with the study admission application.

Knowledge part of the admission interview (3 questions) – maximum of 15 points, motivational part of the interview (discussion regarding the letter of motivation and the list of studied specialized literature) – maximum of 15 points. Total score for the oral exam – maximum of 30 points.

Teacher Education of English Language for Lower and Upper Secondary Schools

The entrance exam is written (test) and consists of a linguistic and literary part. The linguistic part (langue disciplines): text analysis with regard to its phonetic, morphological, lexicological and syntactic aspects. A successful applicant needs to be well-versed in all the basic disciplines within the English language system (phonetics, phonology, lexicology, morphology and syntax). The linguistic test plumbs the applicants’ knowledge of the relevant terminology, their ability to properly expound miscellaneous systemic phenomena within their original context, and to give a practical illustration using some concrete language material. The test also includes theoretical syntax (semi-clausal constructions, negations, word order and functional sentence, etc.). The literary part of the test plumbs the applicants’ awareness of literature and literary history, namely in the fields of English and American literature (developmental tendencies, key representatives and canonical works, historical context, etc.) from their historical beginnings until today. All questions are in the multiple choice form.

Maximum 30 points

The exam is same for single field programme and for maior/minor programme. 

Pedagogical-psychological Preparation Oral Examination

The objective of the oral interview is to check the level of the candidate´s knowledge of the basics of pedagogical and psychological disciplines in accordance with the requirements stipulated by the obligatory subjects of the pedagogical-psychological preparation for the bachelor´s study program at the Faculty of Education of Charles University. The subjects are as follows: Introduction to Pedagogy (General and Social Pedagogy), Basics of Psychology (General, Developmental and Social Psychology), Basics of General Didactics, Basics of Special Pedagogy. Apart from testing knowledge of theory and terminology, the focus of the interview is also on the candidate´s ability to apply the acquired knowledge to model situations in teaching practice.

Admission to Master's studies is conditioned by completed secondary education confirmed by a school-leaving certificate. Admission to Post-Bachelor studies (Master's programme) is likewise conditioned by completed education in any type of study programme.

The condition for admission to study is a completed bachelor's degree in the same or a related study program. In accordance with the concept of two-stage teacher training, the fulfilment of the minimum requirements at Charles University for bachelor programs with a focus on education will be assessed based on an appraisal of the attested documentation. In accordance with the framework requirements for study programs that provide professional qualifications for the performance of regulated professions of pedagogical staff (The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports), graduates of bachelor programs with a focus on education are therefore accepted on the basis of entrance examinations.

The applicant will submit a list of courses completed in the previous study, including their results and qualifications, or confirmation of their study, if the study has not been completed by the 28th of February, 2023.

Teacher Education of Education for Upper Secondary Schools

BARLETT, S., & BURTON, D. (2016). Introduction to education studies. London, Sage Publications. ISBN 978-1-4739-1899-3.

NODDINGS, N. (2015). Philosophy of education. Boulder, Westview Press. ISBN 978-0-8133-4972-5.

BALLANTINE, J., & HAMMACK, F. M. (2015). The sociology of education: A systematic analysis. Routledge. ISBN 978-0-2058-0091-9.

STORO, J. (2013). Practical Social Pedagogy: Theories, values and tools for working with children and young people. Bristol, The Policy Press. ISBN 978-1-44730-538-5.

KOMBA, S. (2012). Introduction to special education: A Textbook for Education Students. Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN 978-3-8465-5314-5.

ALCOCK, J. & SADAVA, S. (2014). An Introduction to Social Psychology: Global Perspectives. London, Sage Publications. ISBN 978-1-4462-5619-0.

Teacher Education of English Language for Lower and Upper Secondary Schools

Linguistics

GREENBAUM, S., QUIRK, R. (1990). A Student ́s Grammar of the English Language. London: Longman.

QUIRK, R. et al. (1985) A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language. WF Appendix, Longman.

ROACH, P.(1983). English Phonetics and Phonology. Cambridge University Press.

Literature

BRADBURY, M., Ruland, R. (1991). From Puritanism to Postmodernism. Penguin Books.

BRADBURY, M (1994). The Modern British Novel. Penguin Books.

HEAD, D. (2002). Modern British Fiction, 1950-2000. Cambridge University Press.

PROCHÁZKA, M. et al. (2011). Lectures on American Literature. UK v Praze, Karolinum.

SANDERS, A. (2004). The Short Oxford History of English Literature. Oxford University Press.

Teacher Education of Education for Upper Secondary Schools

Graduates have thorough theoretical knowledge and practical skills prerequisite to erudite teaching of educational science at secondary schools and colleges. They have mastered the specialized terminology of educational science and related sciences and is knowledgeable in interdisciplinary issues and pedagogically relevant topics of modern social sciences. They can consider contexts of a wide range of educational problems, taking into account variability among individuals and in society. They can apply their knowledge and skills not only in creative teaching of educational disciplines, but also in social science research and in conceptual work in education.

Teacher Education of English Language for Lower and Upper Secondary Schools

This graduate is acquainted with the fundamental concepts of, and relations between, the langue and parole disciplines including interdisciplinary approaches, is able to interpret texts of Anglophone literatures, has a good command of the latest theories and methods of English language teaching and can apply his/her knowledge and skills in his/her practice as a teacher.