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Thematic map interpretation
Nedbalová, Amálie ; Hanus, Martin (advisor) ; Havelková, Lenka (referee)
The thesis focuses on one of the map skills - map interpretation. The aim of the thesis is to characterize the process of solving tasks aimed at the interpretation of two types of thematic maps (chloropleth mapping and area-shading mapping) by students of final year high school and first year university. In the theoretical part of the thesis, map skills - reading, analysis, interpretation and map making - are characterized. Further, the concept of mapwork strategies is defined and the basis for determining these strategies is described. The thesis also discusses the application of eye-tracking technology in research aimed at investigating map skills. The characteristics of the two thematic cartography methods used in the experiment within this thesis - chloropleth mapping and area-shading mapping, are also described. The experiment conducted within this thesis was carried out on a sample of 19 participants. These participants completed, using eye-tracking technology, a didactic test containing tasks on the interpretation of thematic maps. Subsequently, they completed a questionnaire in which they evaluated e.g. the difficulty of the test or the way they handled the individual stimulus elements. They also gave a semi-structured interview in which they looked back on the test and described their...
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Use of geography textbook tasks in the development of pupils' map skills in lower secondary education
Nedbalová, Amálie ; Hanus, Martin (advisor) ; Havelková, Lenka (referee)
This bachelor's thesis examines textbook tasks designed for the development of map skills. The purpose of the thesis is to determine whether, how often, and in what manner are Geography textbooks and textbook tasks utilized by teachers for the development of map skills in pupils in lower secondary education. The thesis also analyses teachers' assessment of the way textbooks and textbook tasks aimed at map skills are designed. The theoretical basis of the thesis explains the role and function of textbooks within teaching. The current state of Czech research on textbooks is introduced along with prospects for its further development. This is followed by the defining of what didactic textbook tasks are and what their purpose is. The thesis also addresses the determination of specific types of map skills (reading, analysis, interpretation, mapmaking) and gives a description of "models of map skills". Furthermore, it is explained how Geography textbooks can contribute to the development of map skills. In the subsequent part of the thesis, the findings of a questionnaire survey are presented. The results indicate that the majority of teachers actively use textbooks not only in lesson preparation but also in lessons as such. It is revealed that textbook tasks serve mainly as source of inspiration for the...
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A comparative analysis of Geography textbooks for children with hearing impairment, children with mild intellectual disability, and children at mainstream elementary schools
Nedbalová, Amálie ; Komorná, Marie (advisor) ; Kotvová, Miroslava (referee)
The thesis provides an analysis and comparison of Geography textbooks for children with hearing impairment, children with a mild intellectual disability and children in mainstream elementary schools. The aim of the thesis is to highlight the current state of Geography textbooks for children with hearing impairment and, by means of combining findings on deaf education and the didactics of Geography, suggest specific solutions for improving the quality of education of children with hearing impairment through raising the standard for didactic materials used for teaching. The introduction of the thesis explores the position of Geography as a field of study within the School and Framework Educational Programmes; the objectives of teaching Geography at the second stage of elementary school are examined in relation to the target groups whose the textbooks are analysed in this thesis. Further, the thesis focuses directly on textbooks. The functions of the textbook in the educational process are introduced, as well as its structural components with a particular emphasis on the textual elements. Drawing on relevant academic literature, the characteristic features of these elements are described with special attention paid to learning from text - predominantly with regards to deaf children who typically...
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Impact of legislative changes for implementation of forster care for temporary period
Nedbalová, Amálie ; Šotolová, Eva (advisor) ; Mlčková, Marie (referee)
This thesis studies the latest form of substitute family care in the Czech Republic - foster care for a temporary period (FCTP). The introductory chapters focus on the entire socio-legal protection of children in the Czech Republic.After this general background information follows an introduction of the FCPT institute, legislated in Act No 359/1999, and its distinctness from foster care and other forms of substitute family care often interchanged with FCPT. The description is not limited to the current state but contains selected key changes brought by the amendments to this act in 2006 and 2013. Further sources are the Civil Code from 2012 and the limited professional literature concerning this topic. Hence, the thesis also uses material available on the internet and the findings are extended by the personal experience of the author and other FCPT parents (with the realization of FCPT). Besides analyzing the current legislation for FCPT, the thesis also studies the development of FCPT and the problematics of preparing applicants for substitute family care. One chapter is devoted to two specific cases of children eligible for FCPT - child of a minor and child of a foreigner. The aim of this thesis is to provide a basic overview of the entire problematics, terming possible difficulties and risks...
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