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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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The subject introduces basic terminology in biology, geology, ecology and nature preservation. The focus is on ecosystem conception of education and understanding relations and principles in nature. Emphasis is put on practical experience and close contact with nature, and so creating of positive relationship to living organisms. The course includes excursions to The Zoo and forest park in Liberec and other fieldwork.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing), Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming), Observation, Demonstration, Project teaching, Problematic methods (research and exploration), Practicum, Students' self-study
- Class attendance
- 28 hours per semester
- Preparation for credit
- 20 hours per semester
- Semestral paper
- 12 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The course presents the terminology of animate and inanimate nature, the essentials of biological system and the methods of science education pre-school institution. The focus is on formation of positive relationship to living organisms.
Theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field.
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Prerequisites
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General orientation in the subject.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam, Student's performance analysis, Didactic test
Active participation in lessons and excursions; Knowledge of literature; Ability of identification of plants, animals, minerals and rocks - proved in writting test. The course is held in Czech language, all requirements are stated in the Czech version.
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Recommended literature
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ROZSYPAL, S. Atlasy a určovací klíče rostlin a živočichů.
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ROZSYPAL, S. Přehled biologie.. Praha-SPN, 1987.
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