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Course title Class management
Course code KAJ/DITR@
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Dömischová Ivona, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Černá Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Nevařil Josef, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Duda Ondřej, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Learner and teacher roles in the classroom, Benefits of and techniques for putting learners into pairs and groups, Creating a positive classroom atmosphere, Dealing with discipline problems, Dealing with dominant learners, Encouraging less confident learners, Motivating learners of all abilities, Promoting effective learner cooperation.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to: - discuss pros and cons of pair and group work, - name and select appropriate ways of putting learners into pairs and groups, - select appropriate ways of creating a positive classroom atmosphere and promoting effective learner cooperation, - anticipate and deal with discipline problems, - select appropriate ways of dealing with dominant or less confident learners, - use appropriate ways of motivating learners of all abilities.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Seminar Work

- at least 80% attendance of the lessons (70% for individual study plan students), - active participation in the seminars, - completion of all class-work tasks. More specific information in Moodle, MS Teams or another platform according to the teacher. Requirements for students with ISP: min. 30% attendance, other requirements as agreed with the teacher (unless otherwise stated, remain the same)
Recommended literature
  • DÖRNYEI, Zoltán - MURPHEY, Tim. (2003). Group Dynamics in the Language Classroom. Cambridge.
  • DÖRNYEI, Zoltán. (2001). Motivational Strategies in the Language Classroom. Cambridge.
  • DUDLEY, Edmund - OSVÁTH, Erika. (2015). Mixed-Ability Teaching. Oxford.
  • UNDERWOOD, Mary. (1987). Effective Class Management. Harlow.
  • WRIGHT, Tony. (2005). Classroom Management in Language Education. Basingstoke.


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): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English in Lower Secondary Schools (NA22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English in Lower Secondary Schools (NA20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English in Lower Secondary Schools (NA23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English in Lower Secondary Schools (NA21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English in Lower Secondary Schools (NA24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English in Lower Secondary Schools (NA19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 23.01.2025 23:59. Data created for academic year 2024/2025