Course: Inquiry based Education in Geology

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Course title Inquiry based Education in Geology
Course code KGE/PVGE
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
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)
  • Lehotský Tomáš, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
The course is intended for students with geology subject combination. The course is thoroughly devoted to project teaching (Inquiry based education) and is designed as a set of practical exercises with concrete outcomes to school practice. During the semester, students get to know with the historical development of project teaching (Inquiry based education) in the Czech Republic and in the world, with the current trends of this method, but also with the specific problems of introducing project teaching into school practice at present days. Emphasis will also be placed on the implementation of project teaching (Inquiry based education) in the specific conditions of Czech education system in accordance with the Framework Educational Program. Project teaching, Inquiry based education, basic characteristics, positives and negatives. History of project teaching in the Czech Republic and abroad. Project creation phase. Types of projects. Group work. Objectives of project teaching, pedagogical aspects of project teaching. Projects beyond one subject, cross-curricular relationships within projects. Projects implemented within one subject. Project teaching and internet. Project work at high schools.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Observation, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Homework for Teaching - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 28 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 48 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquire practical habits and instructions for working with pupils. Planning and creating own projects applicable in geology teaching at high schools.
The aim of the course is to acquire practical habits and instructions for working with pupils. Planning and creating own projects applicable in geology teaching at high schools.
Prerequisites
The aim of the course is to acquire practical habits and instructions for working with pupils. Planning and creating own projects applicable in geology teaching at high schools.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Written exam

Student Requirements. At the end of the course students should be able to: - define basic concepts (project teaching, project, project method, teaching method, organizational form, teaching strategy) - summarize the current state of knowledge of the project teaching - explain the negatives and positives of project teaching - to explain the main differences between project and project-oriented learning - name the phases of the project work - explain the benefits of project teaching in geology - know the procedures work when processing project - design, create, plan own project for teaching geology at secondary school. Credit: Active participation in seminars, elaboration and presentation of own project usable in teaching geology in high school Exam: Theoretical knowledge related to project teaching with a focus on geology.
Recommended literature
  • Čtrnáctová, H., Halbych, J. (2000). Chemické pokusy pro školu a zájmovou činnost. Příručka pro učitele. Praha, Prospektum.
  • Grecmanová, H., Urbanovská, E., & Novotný, P. (2000). Podporujeme aktivní myšlení a samostatné učení žáků. Olomouc: Hanex.
  • Grecmanová, H., Urbanovská, E. (1997). Projektové vyučování a jeho význam v současné škole. Pedagogika, roč. 47, č. 1, s. 37-45.
  • Kasíková, H. (2010). Kooperativní učení, kooperativní škola. Praha: Portál.
  • Kukal, Z. (2014). Geologie pro zvídavé. Česká geologická služba.
  • Petty,G. (2002). Moderní vyučování. Portál, Praha.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Geology and Environmental Protection for Education (2019) Category: Geology courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer