Course: Education and Research in Leisure 2

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Course title Education and Research in Leisure 2
Course code KPG/EV2@
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
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)
  • Šmelová Eva, prof. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Čech Tomáš, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Course syllabus and topics for the 2nd part of the comprehensive exam: <LI> 1. Research in educational sciences, basic specifics of quantitative and qualitative research. <LI> 2. Definition, prerequisites of educational research, preparation of a field research concept focusing on the specifics of spending free time by selected target groups with an emphasis on the type of research (quantitative, qualitative). <LI> 3. Basic data collection methods. Observation, questioning, interview, group interview, focus group, casuistry, case study, document analysis, etc. <LI> 4. Basic methods of analyzing the obtained data. Quantitative statistical analysis. Qualitative methods of analysis: grounded theory (open, axial, selective coding), interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA), framework analysis, discourse analysis, etc. <LI> 5. Entry into the field, implementation of a pilot study and one's own empirical investigation. <LI> 6. Ethics of research work in educational research.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Group work
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to develop and strengthen the students' competences towards the implementation of field research in the leisure, with a specific target group. After completing it, they should be able to: <LI> establish a research problem in relation to a clearly defined target group and specifics of spending leisure; <LI> choose an adequate research strategy (quantitative, qualitative) and methods (research and analytical); <LI> to reach an appropriate research sample (corresponding to the nature of the research); <LI> enter the field and implement a research investigation; <LI> evaluate the obtained data and incorporate it into the final research report; <LI> to reflect on methodological procedures and ethical principles of the implementation of pedagogical research.

Prerequisites
The subject follows the teaching of the subject Education and research in leisure 1 in the winter semester. It sheds light on leisure as a space for the individual's personal development and successful socialization and defines leisure pedagogy as a scientific field dealing with theoretical and methodological aspects of leisure education. Completion of this course is a prerequisite for completing the course Education and research in leisure 2.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Seminar Work

To complete the subject, the student must fulfill: <LI> A) Semester work - Field research focused on the leisure of a specific social group <LI> B) Attendance at classes. 1 absence allowed. <LI> C) Passing an oral exam from both subjects (1,2) Note: For students with ISP, a relaxation in physical attendance in classes is accepted, the obligation is to attend at least 30% of direct classes. The remaining conditions for completing the course remain unchanged. In the semester work, the student carries out field research that maps the specifics of spending leisure of a specific social group, which is selected in the seminar.
Recommended literature
  • Beneš, M. (2003). Andragogika. Praha: Eurolex Bohemia.
  • Činčera, J. (2007). Práce s hrou: pro profesionály. Praha: Grada.
  • Disman, Miroslav. (2004). Jak se vyrábí sociologická znalost. Praha.
  • GAVORA, P. Úvod do pedagogického výzkumu. Brno: Paido, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7315-185-0. .
  • HÁJEK, B., HOFBAUER, B., PÁVKOVÁ, J. Pedagogické ovlivňování volného času. Současné trendy. Praha: Portál, 2008, 240 s. ISBN 978-80-7367-473-1..
  • HAMBÁLEK, V. Úvod do voľnočasových aktivít s klientskými skupinami sociálnej práce. Bratislava: Občianske združenie Sociálna práca, 2005. ISBN 80-89185-11-8..
  • HOFBAUER, B. Kapitoly z pedagogiky volného času: soubor pojednání o volném čase a jeho výchovném zhodnocování. České Budějovice: Jihočeská univerzita, 2010..
  • CHRÁSKA, Miroslav. K současným trendům pedagogického výzkumu ve světě. Vyd. 1. Olomouc: Vydavatelství Univerzity Palackého, 1995. 48 s. ISBN 80-7067-469-5..
  • 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. .


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): Management of leisure time activities (NA22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Management of leisure time activities (NA23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Management of leisure time activities (NA21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Management of leisure time activities (NA24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Management of leisure time activities (NA25) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer