Course: Psychology of Education

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Course title Psychology of Education
Course code KVV/PSVV
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
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)
  • Ďatko Ilona, PhDr. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Křišťálová Jana, PhDr.
Course content
The theory of multiple intelligence. IQ and EQ requirements in education. Neurophysiologic function of the brain and the requirements of current schools. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Reward and punishment. The psychology of effective teaching. The authority of a teacher in lessons. Speech and the development of speech in regard to foreign language classes. A fidgety and not concentrated child in the educational process. Problem behaviour and emotional disorders in a school age. Left-hand writing and other minor disorders of motor activity. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders. Developmental disorders involved in learning and in a school practice. Support institutions, MŠMT regulations, and methodical instructions connected with the subject. Psychological aspects of classroom management. The usage of psychological knowledge about learning and teaching, in practice.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
The objective of this course is to introduce problems that are relevant for students of the teaching program at FF UPa.
The students will focus on the individual and social qualities of intra-personal (personality), interpersonal (social), and social dimensions. The students will gain information about the problems of education of pupils, they will integrate existing knowledge and experience with the new knowledge.
Prerequisites
unspecified
KVV/UPSY

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination

Credit is based on active participation, a seminar paper, a discussion on a chosen topic.
Recommended literature
  • ČÁP, J. Psychologie výchovy a vyučování.. Praha, UK, 1997.
  • FONTANA, D. Psychologie ve školní praxi.. Praha, Portál, 1997.
  • HELUS, Z. Psychologie školní úspěšnosti žáka.. Praha, SPN, 1979.
  • MATĚJČEK, Z. Praxe dětského psych. poradenství.. Praha, SPN, 1991.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy Study plan (Version): English for Education (2013) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy Study plan (Version): English for Education (2013) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer