Course: Seminar for bc. work II.

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Course title Seminar for bc. work II.
Course code KPG/BP2@
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
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)
  • Šmída Jan, Mgr.
  • Šmelová Eva, prof. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Čech Tomáš, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
The essence and meaning of the bachelor thesis. Bachelor thesis supervisor. Bachelor's thesis processing schedule. The aim of the bachelor thesis. Finding specialist literature and sources and working with them. Creation of professional text. Referencing sources according to the valid citation standard. Application of findings from empirical research methodology when writing a bachelor's thesis. Ethical principles of scientific work. Structure and division of the bachelor thesis. Formal editing of the bachelor's thesis in accordance with the standard for editing documents in word processors and with valid internal regulations of the Palacký University and the UP Faculty of Education. Assessment of the bachelor's thesis. Preparation for defense. Contact teaching is focused on the key problems of the discipline and on the navigation of students to the preparation of the bachelor thesis.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
As part of the seminar, the student should evaluate the previous knowledge from methodology and research in the social and pedagogical sciences and use it when writing the research/methodical part of the bachelor thesis and, in cooperation with the supervisor, aim for its successful completion. Upon graduation, the student should (be able to): <LI> to establish an adequate research strategy and research tool based on the established bachelor thesis objectives and follow-up research questions; <LI> prepare and implement pre-research for bachelor thesis to verify the consistency of the research tool, or create a validated methodology; <LI> implement methodologically correctly conceived and conducted research of bachelor thesis; <LI> choose an adequate method of analysis and transparently analyze the obtained data; <LI> conduct expert discussion on bachelor thesis results, evaluate answers to research questions; <LI> formulate conclusions, or recommendations based on findings; <LI> reflect the ethical principles of scientific work in the application to the creation of a qualification thesis.

Prerequisites
The subject is a continuation of the previous subjects Prepaedeutic seminar for bachelor thesis and Seminar for bachelor thesis 1 and directs the student to the completion of a bachelor's thesis as one of the key prerequisites for successful completion of the bachelor's studies within the field of Social Pedagogy at Faculty of Education, Palacky University in Olomouc. The prerequisite is the assignment of the bachelor thesis topic in STAG, continuous consultation with the supervisor and the direction towards its successful completion.

Assessment methods and criteria
Final Report

In order to complete the subject and be awarded credit, the following is a condition: <LI> Min. 2-4 consultations with the supervisor. <LI> Search of professional sources on the topic of the work. <LI> Work-in-progress part of the bachelor's thesis in the scope of at least 15 pages and in formal requirements according to the standard on Qualification theses at PdF UP in Olomouc. <LI> The bachelor thesis in progress contains: - Formulation of the objectives of the bachelor's thesis. - Elaborated theoretical basis of the work - key information on the topic based on the literature study. - Plan for the methodological and conceptual processing of the work (taking into account the chosen type of bachelor's thesis - methodical, research-oriented). In order to grant credit for the course, confirmation from the supervisor (by e-mail) is required that the student regularly consults the course of writing the BP, that the work meets the above requirements and is on track for successful completion and submission.
Recommended literature
  • FOLTÝNEK, T. a kol. Jak se vyhnout plagiátorství. Příručka pro studenty. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, 2020. ISBN 978-80-246-4790-6. .
  • GAVORA, P. Úvod do pedagogického výzkumu. Brno: Paido, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7315-185-0. .
  • CHRÁSKA, M. Metody pedagogického výzkumu. Základy kvantitativního výzkumu. Praha: Grada, 2007. ISBN 978-80-247-1369-4..
  • KAPOUNOVÁ, J., KAPOUN, P. Bakalářská a diplomová práce: od zadání po obhajobu. Praha: Grada, 2017. ISBN 978-80-271-0079-8. .
  • PUNCH, K. Úspěšný návrh výzkumu. Praha: Portál, 2015. ISBN 978-80-262-0980-5. .
  • REICHEL, J. Kapitoly z metodologie sociálních výzkumů. Praha: Grada, 2009. ISBN 978-80-247-3006-6. .
  • SKUTIL, M. a kol. Základy pedagogicko-psychologického výzkumu pro studenty učitelství. Praha: Portál, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7367-778-7. .
  • ŠANDEROVÁ, J.; MILTOVÁ, A. Jak číst a psát odborný text ve společenských vědách: několik zásad pro začátečníky. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství, 2005. ISBN 80-86429-40-7. .


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 - specialization Prevention of Social Pathological Phenomena (BB21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Pedagogy - specialization Prevention of Social Pathological Phenomena (BB20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Pedagogy - specialization Prevention of Social Pathological Phenomena (BB22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Pedagogy - specialization Prevention of Social Pathological Phenomena (BB24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Pedagogy - specialization Prevention of Social Pathological Phenomena (BB23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer