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Lecturer(s)
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Jůvová Alena, PaedDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Contemporary Concepts, Major Issues, and Methodology of Environmental Education The holistic concept of environmental education in a globalized world; the axiological foundations of environmental education; principles of environmental education; and a holistic approach to education. 2. Environmental Education as a Priority in Contemporary Society Ecopedagogy, ecoliteracy, and the content of ecological and environmental education and education for sustainable development. Goals, content, scope, concepts, and development of social-pedagogical environmental education, training, and awareness-raising (EEAA). 3. The Concept of Sustainable Development, Ecology, and Environmental Studies in the Work of the Social Pedagogue Standards of environmental preparation and training for social pedagogues. 4. Environmental Education as a Cross-Curricular Theme in School Educational Programmes Preparation and implementation of programmes for environmental education, training, and awareness-raising (EEAA). Design of educational programmes for ecological and environmental education. 5. Characteristics and Examples of Interdisciplinary Active Learning Methods Typical of EEAA Practical activities in nature and in support of nature conservation and environmental protection; experimentation; authentic learning activities; the use of outdoor classrooms; work on school grounds; problem-based and project-based learning; games with environmental themes; simulation games and simulations; guided discussions; practical environmental activities; work with natural materials; and other creative activities, including the use of drama and aesthetic education methods and sensory perception of nature. 6. Theory and Methodology of Environmental Education in Social Pedagogy Environmental awareness and education in the Czech Republic; the environmental knowledge base; content, objectives, and methods of ecological and environmental education and education for sustainable development. Fundamentals of environmental legislation. 7. Experiential Education and Its Application in School Environmental Education Application of acquired theoretical knowledge in practice.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Demonstration, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
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- 8 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Relationship to the course Environmental Education in the Bachelor's degree programme. The aim of this course is to highlight the opportunities that the contemporary concept of social pedagogy offers for the development of environmentally oriented values education and to incorporate topics related to social and cultural ecology. It provides students with an appropriate body of knowledge and skills in the fields of ecology, the environment, and the concept of sustainable development. The course emphasizes the multidisciplinary nature of the field, which examines the philosophical, social, psychological, and cultural determinants and forms of human existence in both natural and newly emerging environments. It clarifies the prerequisites and steps necessary to minimize the threats posed by the environmental crisis. Furthermore, it explains ways of implementing environmental themes in both formal and non-formal social pedagogical practice. Graduates of this programme should be able to: respond effectively to current developments in environmental education and apply new knowledge in practice; identify links between environmental education and other academic disciplines, and apply a holistic approach to environmental education; provide advisory and awareness-raising services in the field of environmental education; coordinate environmental education, training, and awareness-raising activities for clients of all age groups; deliver environmental education in non-formal educational and leisure-time institutions.
reflect on the relationship between human beings, society, and the natural environment; independently search for, evaluate, and interpret academic and professional information; communicate and collaborate in addressing environmental and social issues; apply value-based and ethical principles of responsible behaviour towards the environment
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Prerequisites
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The student should: possess fundamental knowledge of social pedagogy, pedagogy, and environmental education acquired during Bachelor's studies; be familiar with the basic concepts of ecology, environmental protection, and sustainable development; demonstrate an interest in environmental issues and their social, cultural, and educational dimensions; be able to critically analyze contemporary environmental problems and discuss their causes and consequences; possess basic skills in working with academic literature and information sources; be prepared to integrate knowledge from different disciplines and apply an interdisciplinary approach to addressing environmental issues; have basic experience in pedagogical or socio-pedagogical work with individuals or groups; be motivated to actively participate in projects, awareness-raising initiatives, and educational activities focused on environmental topics.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance, Final project
To develop an environmental education project in terms of both methodology and content, and, where feasible, to implement and evaluate it in practice.
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Recommended literature
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ČINČERA, J. (2013). Environmentální výchova: efektivní strategie. 1. vyd.. Praha.
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ČINČERA, J. (2007). Environmentální výchova: od cílů k prostředkům. Brno.
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CHUDÝ, Š., NEUMEISTER, P., JŮVOVÁ, A. Vybrané diskurzy teorie a praxe ve vzdělávání a uplatnění sociálních pedagogů v kontextu pomáhajících profesí. Brno. 2010.
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Moldan, B. (2001). (Ne)udržitelný rozvoj. Ekologie - hrozba i naděje. Praha.
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Nováček, P. (2010). Udržitelný rozvoj. Olomouc.
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