Course: Educational psychology

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Course title Educational psychology
Course code PCH/91APP
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 10
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)
  • Smékalová Eleonora, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Viktorová Lucie, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Cakirpaloglu Panajotis, prof. PhDr. DrSc.
Course content
Course annotation: 1) Education, learning, teaching - theoretical approaches 2) Learning - principles for all and individual differences 3) Teacher - class management, interaction and communication in the classroom 4) Pupils with special educational needs 5) Psychological problems of the motivation of pupils in the educational process 6) "Context of the research project with the topics of educational psychology" The course aims to deepen the knowledge of Educational Psychology, with overlap into the student's research plan. Teaching takes place in the form of seminars (max. 4 teaching hours): 1-2 meetings in the WS and 1-2 meetings in the SS, plus the possibility of individual meetings/consultations. Program: 1st meeting: WS 2020 (date to be specified, will take place online during November or December) Content: meeting of students of the subject on the topic "Context of my research project with the topics of EducationalPsychology" in the form of a discussion between students and the teacher. We will discuss the subject areas and any questions about them, we will divide the tasks for the next meeting (e.g., elaboration of a specific topic in the form of a short presentation). 2nd meeting: WS 2020 (date to be specified, probably January; form - as needed) Content: topics that will be identified at the first meeting as necessary to prepare for the exam, prepared in the form of presentations to students, supplemented by the teacher's explanation. 3rd meeting: SS 2020 (date to be specified; form as needed) Content: seminar on a specific topic in the field of Educational Psychology, according to the interest of students and the possibility of a visit by an external lecturer.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Demonstration
  • Attendace - 50 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 200 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Gaining knowledge of the basic and specific concepts of training, learning and teaching, of the position and the role of teachers, respectively its ability to influence students, of psychological diagnosis of pupils with special educational needs and their support.
Knowledge of contemporary concepts, their psychological aspects in training, learning and teaching Knowledge of the status and position of the teachers, the content of the work, role in managing the class Knowledge of diagnostic and support methods and approaches for pupils with special educational needs
Prerequisites
-completed MA psychology -admission to doctoral degree in internal or combined form

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

Participation in lectures, demonstration of knowledge, understanding and application of lessons learned-skills test.
Recommended literature
  • Bertrand.Y. (1998). Soudobé teorie vzdělávání. Praha: Portál.
  • Čáp, J., Mareš, J. (2011). Psychologie pro učitele. Praha.
  • Fontana,D. (2011). Psychologie ve školní praxi. Praha: Portál.
  • Heidbrink, H. (1997). Psychologie morálního vývoje. Praha: Portál.
  • Mareš,J.,Křivohlavý,J. (1995). Komunikace ve škole. Brno:MU.
  • Pokorná,V. (2001). Teorie a náprava vývojových poruch učení a chování. Praha: Portál.
  • Průcha,J. (2011). Moderní pedagogika. Praha: Portál.
  • Říčan,P. (1995). Agresivita a šikana mezi dětmi. Praha: Portál.
  • Thorová,K. (2006). Poruchy autistického spektra. 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 Arts Study plan (Version): Pedagogical Psychology (12) Category: Psychology courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Pedagogical Psychology (12) Category: Psychology courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -