Course: Didactics of Biology at Basic School

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Course title Didactics of Biology at Basic School
Course code KBE/PDPZ
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
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
Lecturer(s)
  • Pražáková Martina, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
System of didactics, didactics of Biology and Earth science education Issues and trends in teaching Biology and Earth sciences. Educational goals in Biology and Earth sciences. Educational content of Biology and Earth sciences. Organization of teaching Biology and Earth sciences and its organizational forms Transmissive teaching methods in Biology and Earth sciences: advantages, risks, and examples Constructivist teaching methods in Biology and Earth sciences: advantages, risks, and examples Monitoring progress and assessment in Biology and Earth sciences. Informal learning activities in Biology and Earth sciences Sample activity for science education I. Sample activity for science education II. Demonstration of an activity for teaching natural history III. Demonstration of teaching aids for teaching science I. Demonstration of teaching aid for teaching science II.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming), Active metods (simulation, situational contingency methods, drama,acting, namagerial acting ), Problematic methods (research and exploration), Demonstration of student skills, Practicum
  • Class attendance - 56 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 20 hours per semester
  • Contacts hours - 16 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 60 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to gain knowledge about the didactic possibilities of teaching science at elementary school. Exercises are focused on the actual presentation of teaching management on a specific example and innovative approaches to the didactics of individual topics.
To prepare, demonstrate, and further develop a model activity and teaching aid.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Practical demonstration of acquired skills, Test

The final assignment for this course is a course project: a lesson activity for teaching natural history, designed, refined, and demonstrated alongside a teaching resource. Students will work on and adjust the project both during classes and independently. Originality is required. Knowledge test. Active participation in classes featuring demonstrations of activities and teaching resources is mandatory.
Recommended literature
  • ALTMANN, A., HORNÍK, F. Vybrané kapitoly z didaktiky biologie II.. Vyd. 1. Praha: SPN. 135 s., 1986.
  • JANČAŘÍKOVÁ, K. Didaktické zásady v přírodovědném vzdělávání. Pedagogická fakulta UK: Praha., 2022. ISBN 9788076032897.
  • Kol. RVP ZV - Rámcový vzdělávací program pro základní vzdělávání. Praha: MŠMT, 2023.
  • PETTY, G. Moderní vyučování. Praha: Portál, 2013. ISBN 978-80-262-0367-4.
  • ŠVECOVÁ, M., ČÍŽKOVÁ V., RŮŽKOVÁ I., STOKLASA J. Cvičení z didaktiky biologie I.. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, Karolinum, 89 s., 2000.


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