AJ5505 Challenging Conventions in Schools

Faculty of Education
Spring 2021
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Taught online.
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jana Chocholatá, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Gabriela Oaklandová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Lucie Podroužková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bc. Michaela Sojková Šamalová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Alena Dobrovolná, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ5505/01: Sat 20. 3. 8:30–12:40 učebna 4, Sat 15. 5. 8:30–12:40 učebna 4, J. Chocholatá, G. Oaklandová
Prerequisites
B2-C2 according to SERRJ
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 1/25, only registered: 0/25, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The subject aims to discuss some issues that Czech education might find challenging. Through reflection, discussion, cooperation and listening to/discussing matters with guest speakers, students will be given the opportunity to think about these issues and about the different angles these might be approached from, within or outside the system.
Learning outcomes
Through reflection, discussion, cooperation and listening to/discussing matters with guest speakers, students will be given the opportunity to think about these issues and about the different angles these might be approached from, within or outside the state system.
Syllabus
  • 1st block: Introduction + Getting to know each other + A lead-in 2nd block: Freedom and guidance 3rd block: Student preparation for blocks 4 and 5 4th block: Communication, Respect goes both ways 5th block: Unschooling 6th block: Students present the results of their work
Teaching methods
individual work, group work, learning centres, discussions, discussions with guests, self-reflection, presentations
Assessment methods
1. Active participation BEFORE the lessons and in the lessons. 2. Journal. 3. Presentation.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 12 hodin ve 2 blocích.
Teacher's information
http://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=2616
The syllabus of this subject might change as it depends on a) the students´ mutual decision to include topics that they find challenging b) guest speakers available in the particular semester.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2021, recent)
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