Course: Didactics of preschool education

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Course title Didactics of preschool education
Course code KPG/ŠPV@
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Košatová Anna, Mgr.
  • Šmelová Eva, prof. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Valchářová Kateřina, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The content corresponds to the basic (required) literature Šmelová et al. Didactics of Preschool Education.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Group work
Learning outcomes
Objectives: to convey to students key areas related to the educational process in the conditions of a current kindergarten or other providers of preschool education, all in the context of the valid preschool curriculum. Upon graduation, the student will be able to: define key milestones and trends in the development of preschool didactics, including in the context of alternative educational programs, understand the context in setting goals, expected outcomes, key competencies and resources of preschool education, master the procedures for designing a preschool curriculum at the level of SVP, TVP in the context of methods, organizational forms and didactic principles, master the principles of preparation for working with children, in the context of the interests and needs of the child (emphasis on individualization), be able to create a scale of tasks based on taxonomies, understand the essence of evaluating the pedagogical process with regard to the development and progress of the child.
After graduation, the student will be able to: define key milestones and trends in the development of preschool didactics, including in the context of alternative educational programs, understand the context in setting goals, expected outcomes, key competencies and resources of preschool education, master the procedures for designing preschool curriculum at the level of SVP, TVP in the context of methods, organizational forms and didactic principles, master the principles of preparation for working with children, in the context of the interests and needs of the child (emphasis on individualization), be able to create a scale of tasks based on taxonomies, understand the essence of evaluating the pedagogical process with regard to the development and progress of the child.
Prerequisites
Basics of pedagogy General didactics

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Written exam, Student performance

1. Conditions for awarding credit: - 70% participation in seminars - active participation in seminars - continuous completion of assigned tasks 2. Conditions for successful completion of the course: - credit awarded - mastering the curriculum within the scope of the textbook: Šmelová, E., Prášilová, M. Didaktika předškolního vzděláva. Praha: Portál, 2018 - orientation in the preschool curriculum (RVP PV) Individual assignment for students who, for serious reasons, cannot participate in the specified scope of seminars: Students who have repeatedly enrolled in the course in the 2026/2027 academic year and, for serious reasons, cannot participate in the exercises, will receive an individual assignment in the MOODLE system. They will process this assignment in writing and submit it to MODLE a week before the start of the credit week, and then defend it orally during the credit week. The defense will demonstrate understanding of the curriculum and fulfillment of the requirements set for the given subject. After fulfilling all the specified conditions, the student will receive credit, which entitles him to take the exam to the required extent. Odeslat zpětnou vazbu
Recommended literature
  • HELUS, Z. (2009). Dítě v osobnostním pojetí. Praha.
  • KOLLÁRIKOVÁ, Z.; PUPALA, B. (2001). Předškolní a primární pedagogika. Praha.
  • PRŮCHA, J. (2013). Moderní pedagogika. 5. aktualiz. a dopl. vyd.. Praha.
  • Průcha, J., Walterová, E., Mareš, J. (2013). Pedagogický slovník. Praha.
  • ŠMELOVÁ, E. a kol. (2016). Individualizace ve výchově a vzdělávání dětí předškolního věku, 1. vydání. Olomouc.
  • ŠMELOVÁ, E. (2014). Bezvýhradná akceptace ve výchově dítěte. Olomouc.
  • ŠMELOVÁ, E., PRÁŠILOVÁ, M. a kol. (2018). Didaktika předškolního vzdělávání. Praha.


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): - (BB23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): - (BB26) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): - (BB25) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): - (BB24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter