Course: Methodology of pedagogical research

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Course title Methodology of pedagogical research
Course code KPP/MPVE
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
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
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Urbánek Petr, doc. PaedDr. Dr.
Course content
The subject deals with bases of pedagogical research.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming)
  • Class attendance - 28 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 28 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 34 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The subject deals with bases of pedagogical research.
After completion of the subject student will be able 1. to understand the content of prescribed curriculum of Research Methods in Pedagogy and Psychology 2. to reflect the topic critically 3. to design and to perform the research project 4. to apply gained knowledge in educational process 5. to be motivated for continuous learning in the field
Prerequisites
Student has basic knowledge of General Psychology and Pedagogy..

Assessment methods and criteria
Student's performance analysis

Study objectives: 1. active participation on the lecture 2. participants will perform all given tasks 3. reading of relevant academic texts 4. writing a semestral academic paper 5. successful accomplishment of institutional objectives of the course - attainment above the minimum requirements for the award of credit
Recommended literature
  • GAVORA, P. Úvod do pedagogického výzkumu. Brno: PAIDO, 2000..
  • HORÁK, J. Kapitoly z teorie výchovy. Liberec: TU, 2.díl, 1996..
  • CHRÁSKA, M., MAREŠ, J., PRŮCHA, J. K metodologii pedagogického výzkumu. Olomouc: ČAPV a PedF UP, 2001..
  • MAŇÁK, J.; ŠVEC, V. Cesty pedagogického výzkumu. Brno : Paido, 2004..
  • PELIKÁN, J. Základy empirického výzkumu pedagogických jevů. Praha : Karolinum, 1998..
  • PRŮCHA, J. Pedagogický výzkum. Uvedení do teorie a praxe. Praha: KAROLINUM, 1995..
  • URBÁNEK, P. Vzdělávací politika a pedagogický výzkum. Liberec: TUL, 2004..


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): Professional studies for lower-secondary school teachers. (15) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Humanities and Education Study plan (Version): Professional studies for lower-secondary school teachers. (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter