UOMJ Introduction to teaching pupils with a different mother tongue

Faculty of Education
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: -.
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Marek Lollok, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Hana Svobodová, Dr. phil. (lecturer)
Mgr. et Mgr. Tereza Švandová (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Svobodová, Dr. phil.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to provide participants with a comprehensive overview of key principles, challenges, and current trends in the education of pupils with a different mother tongue (OMJ), with particular emphasis on their practical application in teaching. The course introduces the legal framework for the education of children and pupils with OMJ, including the current wording of legislation concerning foreigners in schools. The course content includes an introduction to suitable teaching methods and formats, appropriate teaching materials, and alternative approaches for working with both homogeneous and heterogeneous groups. Emphasis is placed on the transferability of acquired knowledge to everyday teaching practice, both in face-to-face and online settings. Attention is also given to the basics of effective communication with OMJ pupils and their legal guardians (who are often foreigners as well), as well as to the development of intercultural sensitivity, which is a key prerequisite for successful engagement in culturally and linguistically diverse educational environments.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to characterize phenomena typical of pupils with a different mother tongue (OMJ), apply the latest teaching methods, use their knowledge in their own lessons, and support the integration of OMJ pupils into both school and extracurricular environments.
Syllabus
1. Verbal and non-verbal communication with foreigners; giving instructions. Creating a safe environment in the context of language, cultural, and individual diversity. 2. Alternative teaching methods. Educational materials for children with a different mother tongue (OMJ). 3. Organizations supporting the education of pupils with a different mother tongue. 4. Working in a heterogeneous classroom (children with OMJ in a class with Czech-speaking peers).
Literature
  • GJUROVÁ, Naděžda. Čeština jako cizí jazyk pro začínající školáky : metodika pro učitele. Vyd. 1. Praha: Portál, 2011, 127 s. ISBN 9788073678371.
  • Variety češtiny a čeština jako cizí jazyk. Edited by Marek Nekula - Kateřina Šichová. Vydání první. Praha: Akropolis, 2017, 294 stran. ISBN 9788074701856.
  • HRDLIČKA, Milan. Kapitoly o češtině jako cizím jazyku. 1. vydání. Plzeň: Západočeská univerzita v Plzni, 2010, 245 stran. ISBN 9788070438671.
  • LOSCHE, Helga. Interkulturelle Kommunikation : Sammlung praktischer Spiele und Übungen. 3. Aufl. Augsburg: Ziel, 2003, 228 s. ISBN 3934214924.
  • Čeština jako cizí jazyk. Edited by Jaroslav Tax. Praha: Karolinum, 1990. ISBN 8070662131.
  • JANÍKOVÁ, Věra. Interkulturelle Kommunikation,interkulturelle Sprachdidaktik und Fremdsprachenlehrerausbildung. In Könniggrätzer Linguistik - und Literaturtage. 1. vyd. Hradec Králové: Gaudeamus při Univerzitě Hradec Králové, 2003, s. 422-430. ISBN 80-70
  • DOLEŽÍ, Linda. Inkluze 3. Čeština jako cizí jazyk - integrace a inkluze. 2015.
  • HRONOVÁ, Karla. Čeština jako cizí jazyk : vstupní kurs a základní gramatika. 2. vydání. Praha: Didakta, 2009, 115 stran. ISBN 9788025451946.
  • Náhradní obsah: Meta: https://meta-ops.eu/publikace/pruvodce-zaclenovanim-zaku-s-odlisnym-materskym-jazykem-pro-zakladni-skoly/
Teaching methods
A seminar combining theoretical input with practical exercises related to the discussed topics; includes group discussion.
Assessment methods
To successfully complete the course, the following is required: 1. A colloquial discussion on an assigned topic; 2. Active participation during classes. The updated requirements are published each semester in which the course is offered, in the course's Study Materials section in the Information System, under "Learning Materials."
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2025.
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