Course: Project-based learning

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Course title Project-based learning
Course code KPV/PZPRO
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
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
Thematic headings: 1. Shared conversation in pairs - writing questions related to the preparation and implementation of the project in the classroom. Collaborative sorting and structuring of questions - creating a mind map. 2. joint analysis of the demonstrations (listening, video). Group analysis of demonstrations (text documentation, examples of products from completed projects, study scripts and literature). Presentation and discussion. 3. Generalisation of the requirements for the implementation of thematic and project-based learning (appropriate selection of topics, setting of objectives, adaptation of the environment, relationships, tools, rules, method of assessment). Possibilities for effective integration and combination of the two methods. 4. Discussion - types of projects, generalisation of advantages, disadvantages, pitfalls and possibilities of their solution. 5. Guided planning of project-based learning - Part 1: Individually or in a small group, students develop a proposal for their own project. They will learn about the five-step project development methodology. 6. Students will develop a proposal of the measures necessary to ensure the successful preparation and implementation of the project. 7. Presentation of project proposals to the group, evaluation of proposals according to given criteria, self-reflection of participants.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing), Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming), Lecture, Practicum, Students' portfolio
  • Home preparation for classes - 14 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 28 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 10 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course is focused on the search for the characteristics and definition of project-based learning, on the assessment of the possibilities, advantages, disadvantages and pitfalls of its implementation.
Theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field.
Prerequisites
General orientation in the subject.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Oral presentation of self-study

Seminar papers, active participation, exam
Recommended literature
  • Projektové vyučování. .
  • BERAN, V. Učím s radostí: zkušenosti, lekce, projekty. Praha: Agentura Strom, 2003. ISBN 80-86106-09-8.
  • COUFALOVÁ, J. Projektové vyučování pro 1. stupeň základní školy: náměty pro učitele. Praha: Fortuna, 2006. ISBN 80-7168-958-0.
  • DÖMISCHOVÁ, I. Projektová výuka: moderní strategie vzdělávání v České republice a německy mluvících zemích. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, 2011. ISBN 978-80-244-2915-1.
  • DVOŘÁKOVÁ, M. Projektové vyučování v české škole: Vývoj, inspirace, současné problémy. Praha: Karolinum, 2009. ISBN 978-80-246-1620-9.
  • HYPLOVÁ, J. Využití projektového vyučování k rozvoji čtenářské gramotnosti žáků základní školy. Ostrava: Ostravská univerzita, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7368-919-3.
  • KRATOCHVÍLOVÁ, J. Teorie a praxe projektové výuky.. Brno: MU, 2016. ISBN 978-80-210-8.
  • TOMKOVÁ, A., KAŠOVÁ, J., DVOŘÁKOVÁ, M. Učíme v projektech. Praha: Portál, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7367-527-1.


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