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Poslední úprava: MORAVEC (15.05.2015)
The aims of the study unit are that the student: The aim of this study unit is to introduce the student to the basic skills and practices they need to complete the degree programme successfully. The study unit includes the understanding of: - the concept of process based learning - the management of personal learning and the use of time - the use of team and group work in learning processes - the use of available e-learning resources and other tools - biographical writing as a source for reflection - academic English, academic writing - ethics of report writing The study unit content includes: - learning styles and process based learning - time management - team and group work - e-learning tools - academic writing and ethics of report writing - structured narrative approach to biographical writing Process of the Study Unit Week 1 (1,5 cr) Mag. Tony Addy (Responsible Teacher), Doc. Dr. Jindřich Halama, Mgr. Janka Adameová & Ing. Soňa Kantorová Orientation assignment before the first contact week and the contact teaching during the first contact week The content of the first contact week: - Introduction to the studies - Learning to Learn - The interdiac information system, e-learning platform (Fronter) and - The acquisition of knowledge including the use of internet based tools & resources. - Analysis of the orientation assignment part one. - The management of personal learning and the use of time - Biographical writing as a source for reflection. - Academic English and academic writing - Ethics of report writing - The use of team and group work in learning processes - Team Building: The student is sensitive to the diversities in background of other students, service users and colleagues in a work setting Week 2-4 (Total 3,0 cr) Mag. Tony Addy (Responsible teacher) & Ing. Soňa Kantorová Re-writing the orientation assignment 0, 5 cr. Assignment “Acquisition of knowledge” on Fronter see https://fronter.com/diak/main.phtml 1, 5 cr. An essay “Myself as a learner” 1 cr. Note: (Total 0,5 cr) There will be an English clinic during the contact weeks 5, 9 and 14 0,5 c |
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Poslední úprava: MORAVEC (15.05.2015)
Basic literature and study aids: Interdiac study guide Interdiac thesis guide (guidance on academic writing) MLA style guides are internationally recognized for academic writing (but Diak guidelines must be followed exactly as they are given in the thesis guide): www.owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/02/ www.owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/07/ www.lib.berkeley.edu/instruct/guides/mlastyle.pdf Gibaldi, J., MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 2009, Modern Language Association of America (available on line) Philips, D.C. & Jonas, F.S., Perspectives on Learning, 2009, New York, Teacher’s College Press
Recommended literature: Hutchison, E.D., The Life Course Perspective: A Promising Approach for Bridging the Micro and Macro Worlds for Social Workers, Families in Society; Jan-Mar 2005; 86, Alliance for Children and Families. Sudbury, J., Human Growth & Development, London, Routledge, 2009 On the definition of social work see International Federation of Social Workers (2000): On an understanding of Diaconal Social Work see Danish Diaconal Council (2008) (www.eurodiaconia.org |
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Poslední úprava: MORAVEC (15.05.2015)
Consultations: 36 hours contact teaching, 3 hours supervision by responsible teacher on Fronter, Feedback from assignment on Fronter; English clinic - personal direction for students’ own texts (twice); individual support for IT-skills if needed.
Individual work: 96 hours distance learning, e-learning on Fronter, individual assignments |