Course: Diploma Thesis Seminar 2

« Back
Course title Diploma Thesis Seminar 2
Course code KČJ/SD2@
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
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)
  • Mašát Milan, Mgr. Ph.D.,MBA,Ed.D.
  • Šmakalová Kristýna, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Gyüre Klára, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Vala Jaroslav, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Štěpáník Stanislav, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Kříž Michal, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Jakubíček Daniel, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Krejčí Veronika, Mgr.
  • Kopecký Kamil, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Fic Igor, doc. Mgr. Dr.
  • Sladová Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Marešová Hana, doc. PhDr. Ph.D., MBA
Course content
The course focuses on the basic characteristics of the diploma thesis, including the theoretical basis (theoretical basis, the basis of work) and the empirical part (including own research). Learning outcomes of the course unit The subject acquaints students with the ways of selecting a suitable topic (actuality, contribution, practicality, compliance with the graduate profile), working methods (in accordance with the citation standards and the internal guidelines of the PdF UP), the possibilities of realization of the research - both the form of the quantitative, both qualitative and mixed research. The course focuses on work focused on the collection and evaluation of data (eg finding information, opinions, attitudes, prevalence, interpretation, etc.), as well as work focused on the analysis of the existing (analysis of the work, analysis of the author, etc.). The course focuses mainly on qualitative research methods.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
Learning outcomes
After completing the course students should be able to: - Propose logically clear and clear diploma work that meets the standards of work of this type. - Create a functional design of the research carried out in the framework of the thesis. - Choose a suitable research methodology, including a research tool, a research procedure, an appropriate timetable for data collection, ways to evaluate and interpret data. - Formulate research issues, questions and hypotheses. - To process the discussion as an integral part of the diploma thesis, which puts the results of the work into the context of the results of other researchers - both domestically and internationally. - Process a list of literature that complies with the citation standards (ISO 690-2). - Ensure language quality of work (spelling, typography, stylistics).

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

1. 2-4 consultations with the supervisor. 2. Research of professional sources on the topic of the work. 3. The work-in-progress part of the diploma thesis in the scope of at least 30 pages and in formal requirements according to the standard on Qualification theses at PdF UP in Olomouc. 4. The thesis in progress contains: - Formulation of the objectives of the 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 thesis (taking into account the chosen type of thesis).
Recommended literature
  • GAVORA, P. (2010). Úvod do pedagogického výzkumu. Brno: Paido.
  • GULOVÁ, L. a ŠÍP, R. (2013). Výzkumné metody v pedagogické praxi. Praha: Grada Publishing, a.s.
  • HENDL, J. (2012). Kvalitativní výzkum: základní metody a aplikace. Praha: Portál.
  • HENDL, J. (2012). Přehled statistických metod: analýza a metaanalýza dat. Praha: Portál.
  • HOY, K. W. (2010). Quantitative Research in Education: A Primer. USA: SAGE.
  • CHRÁSKA, M. (2007). Metody pedagogického výzkumu. Praha: Grada Publishing, a.s.
  • MAŇÁK, J. a ŠVEC, Š. (2005). Slovník pedagogické metodologie. Brno: Paido.
  • ŠVAŘÍČEK, R. a ŠEĎOVÁ K. (2014). Kvalitativní výzkum v pedagogických vědách. Praha: Portál.


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 Czech Language and Literature for Lower Secondary Schools (NA23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching Czech Language and Literature for Lower Secondary Schools (NA19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching Czech Language and Literature for Lower Secondary Schools (NA20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching Czech Language and Literature for Lower Secondary Schools (NA22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching Czech Language and Literature for Lower Secondary Schools (NA21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching Czech Language and Literature for Lower Secondary Schools (NA24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching Czech Language and Literature for Lower Secondary Schools (NA25) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer