Course: Andragogics

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Course title Andragogics
Course code KPP/ANDK
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Rozkovcová Andrea, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Novotová Jitka, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Andragogy - objectives and specifics of adult education, retraining as part of lifelong learning, distance learning. Historical development of the theory of adult education, Baťa school of labor, social determination of education and adult education. Psychological aspects of adult education. Adult care. Burn-out syndrome, risk groups, risky workplaces, risk situations, prevention of burnout. Habits of quality work and personal life (Stephen Covey). Learning theory - Knowles (andragogy), Jarvis (model of adult learning), Mezirow (transformational learning theory). Human resources and human resources development. Coaching. Education of seniors. Didactic methods of adult education.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing), Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming), Written assignment presentation and defence, Active metods (simulation, situational contingency methods, drama,acting, namagerial acting ), Demonstration of student skills, E-learning, Task-based study method, Students' self-study
  • Home preparation for classes - 28 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 56 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 36 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course acquaints with basic specifics, history and theoretical framework of adult education. Part of the course are principles of distance learning and work with the elderly.
The student focuses on basic concepts of adult learning theory. He understands basic learning theories in adult education. He understands that the subject of adult education is also self-care and care for an adult. The student reflects the stages of adult development and the specifics of adult education at each stage of development. Student is familiar with basic didactic methods of adult education.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of pedagogy and psychology.

Assessment methods and criteria
Presentation of acquired experience via portfolio, Written assignment, Test

Active work in lectures. Student's own study before attending the class according to the teacher's requirements. Work on assignments in the student portfolio. Passing the exam in the form of a test with open questions.
Recommended literature
  • Lidský kapitál a vzdělávací marketing v andragogickém pohledu. Praha: Eurolex Bohemia, 2004. ISBN 80-86861-04-X.
  • BARTÁK, J. Lidé a změny. Praha: Vortobia, 2004. ISBN 80-7220-184-0.
  • BELZ, H., SIEGRIST, M. Klíčové kompetence a jejich rozvíjení. Praha: Portál, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7367-930-9.
  • BENEŠ, M. Andragogika. Praha: Grada, 2008. ISBN 978-80-247-2580-2.
  • BENEŠ, M. Úvod do andragogiky. Praha: Karolinum, 1997. ISBN 80-7184-542-6.
  • EAGLETON, T. Idea kultury. Brno: Host, 2001. ISBN 80-7294-026-0.
  • GROSS, S. F. Vztahová inteligence: schopnost a umění získat si lidi. Praha: Management Press, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7261-236-9.
  • HARTL, P. Kompendium pedagogické psychologie dospělých. Praha: Karolinum, 1999. ISBN 80-7184-841-7.
  • HORKÁ, H. Výchova pro 21. století. Brno: Paido, 2000. ISBN 80-85931-85-0.
  • KOPECKÝ, M. Sociální hnutí a vzdělávání dospělých. Praha: Eurolex Bohemia, 2004. ISBN 80-86432-96-3.
  • MUŽÍK, J. Profesní vzdělávání dospělých. Praha: Wolters Kluwer ČR, 2012. ISBN 978-80-7357-738-4.
  • PALÁN, Z., LANGER, T. Základy andragogiky. Praha: UJAK, 2008. ISBN 978-80-86723-58-7.
  • PALÁN, Z. Lidské zdroje: výkladový slovník. Praha: Academia, 2002. ISBN 80-200-0950-7.
  • SAK, P., A KOL. Člověk a vzdělání v informační společnosti. Praha: Portál, 2007. ISBN 978-80-7367-230-0.
  • ŠIMEK, J. Vybrané problémy teorie výchovy dospělých. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého, 1991. ISBN 80-7067-008-8.
  • VALIŠOVÁ, A., A KOL. Autorita jako pedagogický problém. Praha: Karolinum, 1998. ISBN 80-7184-624-4.
  • WHITMORE, J. Koučování. Praha: Management Press, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7261-209-3.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Humanities and Education Study plan (Version): Education in Leisure Time (20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter