PdF:Ped1010 The Introduction into Educatio

Ped1010 The Introduction into Education and Psychology

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2025

Extent and Intensity

2/1/1. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching

Teacher(s)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Jarmila Bradová, Ph.D.
Department of Education – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Jarmila Bradová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Education – Faculty of Education

Timetable of Seminar Groups

Ped1010/KombiPred01: Sat 4. 10. 9:00–11:50 A1 učebna, 13:00–15:50 A1 učebna, Sat 1. 11. 9:00–11:50 A1 učebna, 13:00–15:50 A1 učebna, J. Bradová, J. Lukas
Ped1010/PrezPred01: Mon 10:00–11:50 A1 učebna, J. Bradová, J. Lukas
Ped1010/PrezPred02: Wed 9:00–10:50 A1 učebna, J. Bradová, J. Lukas
Ped1010/PrezPred03: Wed 11:00–12:50 A1 učebna, J. Bradová, J. Lukas
Ped1010/PrezSem01: each even Tuesday 14:00–15:50 D44 učebna, J. Krása, E. Trnová
Ped1010/PrezSem02: each odd Tuesday 14:00–15:50 D44 učebna, J. Krása, E. Trnová
Ped1010/PrezSem03: each even Tuesday 16:00–17:50 D44 učebna, J. Krása, E. Trnová
Ped1010/PrezSem04: each odd Tuesday 16:00–17:50 D44 učebna, J. Krása, E. Trnová
Ped1010/PrezSem05: each odd Tuesday 12:00–13:50 D212 učebna, T. Kohoutek, E. Trnová
Ped1010/PrezSem06: each even Monday 14:00–15:50 D212 učebna, R. Pospíšil, T. Škubalová
Ped1010/PrezSem07: each odd Monday 14:00–15:50 D34 učebna, R. Pospíšil, J. Sklepníková
Ped1010/PrezSem08: each even Monday 16:00–17:50 D34 učebna, R. Pospíšil, J. Sklepníková
Ped1010/PrezSem09: each odd Monday 16:00–17:50 D34 učebna, R. Pospíšil, J. Sklepníková
Ped1010/PrezSem10: each odd Monday 18:00–19:50 D15 učebna, A. Jedlitschková, R. Pospíšil
Ped1010/PrezSem11: each even Monday 10:00–11:50 D44 učebna, J. Lukas, L. Škarková
Ped1010/PrezSem12: each odd Monday 10:00–11:50 D44 učebna, J. Lukas, L. Škarková
Ped1010/PrezSem14: each odd Wednesday 9:00–10:50 D24 učebna, K. Dundálková, A. Pařízková
Ped1010/PrezSem15: each even Monday 17:00–18:50 D20 učebna, P. Hájek, A. Jedlitschková
Ped1010/PrezSem17: each odd Tuesday 14:00–15:50 D112 učebna, M. Jurčík, A. Švestková
Ped1010/PrezSem18: each even Tuesday 16:00–17:50 D112 učebna, M. Jurčík, J. Sklepníková
Ped1010/PrezSem19: each odd Tuesday 16:00–17:50 D112 učebna, M. Jurčík, A. Švestková
Ped1010/PrezSem20: each even Tuesday 8:00–9:50 D15 učebna, L. Ďulíková, J. Nedomová
Ped1010/PrezSem21: each odd Tuesday 8:00–9:50 D15 učebna, L. Ďulíková, J. Nedomová
Ped1010/PrezSem22: each even Wednesday 9:00–10:50 D36 učebna, L. Ďulíková, A. Pařízková
Ped1010/PrezSem23: each odd Wednesday 9:00–10:50 D36 učebna, L. Ďulíková, J. Jeklová
Ped1010/PrezSem24: each even Wednesday 11:00–12:50 D34 učebna, L. Ďulíková, A. Pařízková
Ped1010/PrezSem25: each odd Wednesday 11:00–12:50 D34 učebna, L. Ďulíková, J. Jeklová
Ped1010/PrezSem26: each even Tuesday 14:00–15:50 D112 učebna, A. Bendová, J. Sklepníková
Ped1010/PrezSem27: each odd Wednesday 14:00–15:50 D214 učebna, A. Bendová, J. Jeklová
Ped1010/PrezSem28: each even Wednesday 16:00–17:50 D36 učebna, A. Bendová, Š. Hlaváčová
Ped1010/PrezSem29: each odd Wednesday 16:00–17:50 D36 učebna, A. Bendová, Š. Hlaváčová
Ped1010/PrezSem31: each odd Wednesday 18:00–19:50 D15 učebna, A. Bendová, J. Hrobařová
Ped1010/PrezSem32: each even Thursday 16:00–17:50 D112 učebna, Š. Hlaváčová, M. Pulkrábová
Ped1010/PrezSem33: each odd Thursday 16:00–17:50 D112 učebna, Š. Hlaváčová, M. Pulkrábová

Prerequisites (in Czech)

!NOWANY( Ped3010 Introduction to Education and Psychology )

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 900 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 860/900, only registered: 0/900, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/900

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

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Course objectives

Course Aim: The goal of this course is to provide students with a foundational understanding of teaching and assistant roles in education. Students will be introduced to key terminology and concepts in education and psychology, equipping them with knowledge that will be valuable not only for subsequent courses but also for the development of their professional thinking. Learning Objectives: - To introduce students to fundamental terminology, theories, and the development of education, general psychology, and the psychology of personality. - To explore the relationships between education, psychology, and other social science disciplines. - To demonstrate how knowledge in education and psychology can be applied in teaching and assistant roles. Prerequisite Information: Completion of this course is a prerequisite for enrolling in other educational and psychological courses. Course Structure: The course will consist of two-hour lectures, delivered by instructors from both the Department of Education and the Department of Psychology.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, students will be able to: - Understand the fundamental concepts and terminology of education and psychology. - Read and comprehend common educational and psychological texts intended for teachers, engage with them critically, and think creatively about the content. - Differentiate between academic knowledge in education and psychology and general, popular knowledge in these fields.

Syllabus

Main topics:
1. Education as a scientific field. Determinants for upbringing and education. Basic categories and terminology.
2. Object of psychology and its development. Conditionality of psyche. Cognition, sensation and perception.
3. Process of upbringing and education. Chosen models of upbringing and education.
4. Attention, memory, imagination. Thinking, problem solving.
5. Educational professions and their fundamentals. Reflection a self-reflection of a teacher. Professional portfolio.
6. Thinking and speech. Intelligence, abilities. Creativity.
7. Pupil at school. Characteristics of pupils (gender, social status, etc.).
8. Learning. Learning outcomes, types of learning. Emotions.
9. National curriculum and educational standards. School as an institution, organization, community.
10. Personality – term, definition, structure and dynamics. Motivation, needs.
11. School system in the Czech Republic. Results and effects of education.
12. Stress, stressors, burnout syndrome, psycho-hygiene. Volition a volition processes, decision-making.
Additional information:
Cross-sectional topics
1. Educational aspects of inclusion, diversity (inclusion) from the point of view of education and psychology.
2. How to use findings from education and psychology.
3. Professional portfolio of a teacher – characteristics.

Literature

required literature

PRŮCHA, Jan. Moderní pedagogika. Šesté, aktualizované a do. Praha: Portál, 2017, 483 stran. ISBN 9788026212287. info
VÁGNEROVÁ, Marie. Psychologie osobnosti. Vyd. 1. Praha: Karolinum, 2010, 467 s. ISBN 9788024618326. info
Pedagogická encyklopedie. Edited by Tomáš Janík - Milada Rabušicová - Jan Průcha. Vyd. 1. Praha: Portál, 2009, 935 s. ISBN 9788073675462. info
PLHÁKOVÁ, Alena. Učebnice obecné psychologie. Vyd. 1. Praha: Academia, 2004, 472 s. ISBN 9788020014993. info
VÁGNEROVÁ, Marie. Základy psychologie. Vydání první. Praha: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, nakladatelství Karolinum, 2004, 356 stran. ISBN 9788024608419. info
PELIKÁN, Jiří. Výchova jako teoretický problém. 1. vyd. Ostrava: Amosium servis, 1995, 234 s. ISBN 80-85498-27-8. info

recommended literature

HARTL, Pavel and Helena HARTLOVÁ. Velký psychologický slovník. Vydání čtvrté, v Portál. Praha: Portál, 2010, 797 stran. ISBN 9788073676865. info
PRŮCHA, Jan; Eliška WALTEROVÁ and Jiří MAREŠ. Pedagogický slovník. 5. aktualiz. vyd. Praha: Portál, 2008, 322 pp. ISBN 978-80-7367-416-8. info
BLACK-HAWKINS, Kristine; Lani FLORIAN and Martyn ROUSE. Achievement and inclusion in schools. First published. London: Routledge, 2007, vii, 161. ISBN 9780415391986. info
ATKINSON, Rita L. Hilgard's introduction to psychology. Edited by Carolyn D. Smith. 13th ed. Fort Worth: Harcourt College, 2000, xxiii, 768. ISBN 015508044X. info
PAŘÍZEK, Vlastimil. Základy obecné pedagogiky. Praha: Pedagogická fakulta UK v Praze, 1996, 76 s. info

Teaching methods

lecture class discussion

Assessment methods

- Active participation in classes (minimum 75% attendance) - Submission of three thesis statements based on the assigned readings of scholarly texts - Submission of an essay on the topic "The Good Teacher" - Written test (The test can only be taken after submitting the three thesis statements and the essay "The Good Teacher"; a minimum of 70% correct answers is required to pass the course)

Language of instruction

Czech

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