Course: English for Educational Profession 1

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Course title English for Educational Profession 1
Course code KPG/KAJS@
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šmelová Eva, prof. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Koribská Iva, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Čech Tomáš, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Peng Danping, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Students will learn about: <LI> 1. Interpersonal communication <LI> 2. Senior Citizens <LI> 3. Criminality <LI> 4. Refugees, Immigrants, Ethnic Issues

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization), Group work
Learning outcomes
The course will help students better understand and thrive in communication skills in English. And gives educators the practical tools to diagnose the problems in communication. Each lesson introduces one specific context of interpersonal communication, develops an analytic toolkit and promotes critical reflection on daily-based communication over the course of four modules.
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: <LI> use specific grammatical structures in written and spoken communication, <LI> respond in English in everyday situations, <LI> express simple ideas in writing and speech, <LI> use appropriate vocabulary related to both general and specialized pedagogical topics, <LI> be familiar with basic terminology in the field of social pedagogy, <LI> comprehend specialized texts related to their field of study.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for enrolling in the course.

Assessment methods and criteria
Essay, Analysis of linguistic, Dialog

Conditions for completing the course: <LI> 1. Final essay. At the end of the semester, each student will choose one topic from the list of topics provided by the teacher and write 3-5 pages of essay. The essay should demonstrate the student's understanding of the selected topic and include relevant examples or reflections. <LI> 2. Active participation in classes. The student actively participates in class discussions and activities and completes the assigned tasks. A maximum of 1 unexcused absence is tolerated.
Recommended literature
  • SOLVASON, C.; STOBBS, N.; ELLIOTT, G. (2025). Social Pedagogy in Education. Oxfordshire.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Pedagogy (NA24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Pedagogy (NA26) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Pedagogy (NA25) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter