Course: Personal and social education

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Course title Personal and social education
Course code KPV/PVOSV
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Bosáková Veronika, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Personal and Social Education: Definition, objectives, methods, outcomes, creating a safe environment, preparation, and evaluation. Educators' Competencies for Implementing Personal and Social Education: Integration of personal and social education into thematic blocks. Who Am I, What Am I Like: Self-awareness, self-relationship, self-regulation, and self-organization. Me and Others, Others and Me: The child's relationships with peers and adults, shared experiences, understanding others, communication, cooperation, competition, and problem-solving. Me and the World Around Me: Perception of diversity, understanding risks, promoting a healthy lifestyle, family dynamics, and finding one's place in the world. Creativity, Values, Attitudes, and Practical Ethics: Fostering creativity and ethical behavior while promoting values and attitudes. Psychosocial Stress in Teachers' Work: Stress management strategies and habits for maintaining psychological well-being.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming), Demonstration, Active metods (simulation, situational contingency methods, drama,acting, namagerial acting ), Practicum
  • Home preparation for classes - 20 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 14 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 15 hours per semester
  • Individual project - 11 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the area of personal and social education, which is permeated in all educational fields in the educational process. Personal and social education contributes in the work of the teacher to the authentic establishment of relations with children and their parents, the development of relationships between children, the relationship of the child to himself and the relationship of the child to the world surrounding him. In order to effectively manage the demands of education expressed above in terms of teacher competencies, it is essential for the teacher to acquire the skills represented in this area.
Theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field.
Prerequisites
General orientation in the subject.

Assessment methods and criteria
Practical demonstration of acquired skills, Interview, Oral presentation of self-study

Active Participation Regular attendance and active engagement in all exercises, discussions, and activities during the course. Creation and Presentation of a Seminar Paper Develop a seminar paper on a topic related to the course content, demonstrating understanding and application of the concepts. Present the seminar paper to peers and instructors, highlighting key insights, findings, or proposals.
Recommended literature
  • COVEY, S. R. 7 návyků skutečně efektivních lidí: zásady osobního rozvoje, které změní váš život. Praha: Management Press, 2014. ISBN 978-80-7261-268-0.
  • VALENTA, J. Manuál k tréninku řeči lidského těla. Kladno: AISIS, 2004..
  • VALENTA, J. Osobnostní a sociální výchova a její cesty k žákovi. Kladno, 2006. ISBN 80-239-4908-X.


Study plans that include the course
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