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Back and forth between science and reality: Mathematical modelling in tasks with a science context (didactic experiment)
Šmíd Ridzoňová, Ráchel ; Havlíčková, Radka (advisor) ; Vondrová, Naďa (referee)
Mathematical modelling is part of the focus of the educational area "Mathematics and its applications" in the Czech national curriculum and is also a widely studied topic abroad. However, it does not receive much attention in Czech research. This thesis aims to introduce the concept to Czech readers and test the connection of mathematical modelling with science topics and the implementation of modelling tasks in the 5th grade of primary school. The thesis presents mathematical modelling as solving process of a complex problem with a real context in steps (0) undertanding the problem, (1) creating the real model, (2) mathematization, (3) mathematical operations, (4) interpretation of the result and (5) validation of the solution. Modelling competence, the modelling probem, and the relationship to word problems are also described. The chosen qualitative research method of didactic experiments explores the application of a holistic and analytical approach to teaching, identifies the difficult steps of modelling for 5th- grade students, and provides insights into cross-curricular relationships and organizational forms in the teaching of modelling. The research findings positively demonstrate that incorporating modelling tasks into regular lessons and linking them to science topics is possible but...
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Schools in nature in primary schools in the Karlovy Vary region
Zápotocká, Hana ; Turčová, Ivana (advisor) ; Bačáková, Radka (referee)
Title: Schools in nature in primary education in the Karlovy Vary Region Objectives: To summarize a survey of programme parts of schools in nature at primary schools in the Karlovy Vary region. Methods: The bachelor thesis uses a quantitative approach to research. The necessary information was obtained by the questionnaire survey method. The research sample counted 20 teachers from primary schools in the Karlovy Vary Region. Results: Primary schools in the Karlovy Vary Region organise schools in nature. The main aims are to build a class team and to increase the pupils' understanding of the teacher-pupil relationship. The main activities used in the programme are outdoor trips, hiking and outdoor games. The daily programme consists of a morning lesson, an afternoon spent in nature and various games, while the evening programme includes board games and screenings. Conclusion: According to the results, schools in nature are a popular part of pupils' education in the Karlovy Vary Region outside the traditional school environment. The emotional aspect, i.e. the experience and new experiences, is important for pupils. Teachers focus on social interaction between pupils and their teachers. Therefore, the school in nature is an effective form of education that offers pupils the opportunity to develop...
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Analýza vztahu mezi veřejným financováním a vzděláváním: komparace Filipín, Malajsie a Thajska
Štursová, Kateřina
Providing high-quality education for everyone has been one of the principal objectives of development in the 21st century since education may be linked to the increase in the living standards and social development. In this thesis, the variable of education in the 21st century has been investigated within the period of 2010–2019 amid the era of two UN international programmes: Education for All (EFA) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The analysis was dedicated to three countries of Southeast Asia: Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. Although the overall quality of education ranked low compared to other countries in the examined period, between 2% to 6% of GDP had been invested in education in the three analysed countries. The relationship between the government expenditures and enrolment to school served as the main inquired variable. A week relationship between the variable of financing and enrolment was then identified in Thailand and, by contrast, a strong relationship emerged in connection to the university level of education in the Philippines. A direct dependence, and thus a relationship exhibiting a growth of expenditures alongside the rise in enrolment, occurred only in Thailand in 2010–2014.
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Schools in nature in primary schools in the Karlovy Vary region
Zápotocká, Hana ; Turčová, Ivana (advisor) ; Bačáková, Radka (referee)
Title: School in nature in primary education in the Karlovy Vary Region Objectives: Find out the content of schools in nature at the 1st grade of elementary schools in the Karlovy Vary region. Methods: The bachelor's thesis uses a quantitative approach to research. The necessary information was obtained by the questionnaire survey method. The research group consisted of 10 teachers from primary schools in the Karlovy Vary region. Results: The results show that primary schools organize outdoor schools. The program of outdoor schools mainly includes hiking in outdoor activities. Primary schools do not use the help of agencies dealing with outdoor schools, but prepare a program for pupils independently. Keywords: outdoor education, oudtoor activities, primary school, primary education. 9
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Entry knowledge and ideas about Central European states for pupils of younger school age
FLEISCHMANNOVÁ, Tereza
The thesis deals with the scope and the level of entry knowledge and ideas about Central European states for pupils of younger school age. The aim of the work is to evaluate, through a quantitative research inquiry, the comprehensive knowledge of central European countries of pupils in the first grade. The evaluation was carried out on the base of a questionnaire survey of 396 respondents from eight primary schools, allowing an assessment of the level of geographical knowledge of primary pupils in fourth and fifth years. The analytical part of the thesis focuses on results and their comparison according to several categories, which are differences in knowledge across schools, years and gender. This section also looks at the differences arising from the location and size of the primary schools in question and, last not least, the source of this knowledge. The final practical section is based on the results of the survey and contains educational material, which is extended to include a methodical guide for educators and suggestions for teaching central European states.
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Support of the education of socially disadvantaged Roma pupils in a selected primary school
Cipryánová, Ludmila ; Němec, Zbyněk (advisor) ; Valešová Malecová, Barbara (referee)
This thesis focuses on the issue of support strategies used for socially disadvantaged Romani pupils in a selected primary school. In the theoretical part, it defines the basic concept of social disadvantage, the term socially disadvantaged pupil, and the reasons for educational failure due to social disadvantage. It introduces the fundamental manifestations of social disadvantage and the barriers it creates in the educational process. The thesis further specifies the issue of the Romani ethnicity, provides a brief history of the Roma people, describes the specifics of Romani families, the upbringing of children, and the position of individual family members. It then addresses the issue of Roma education and the support system. In the context of the thesis topic, it describes the support strategies used in the education of socially disadvantaged Romani pupils. The aim of the practical part was to find out how support for the education of social disadvantaged Romani pupils is implemented in a selected primary school. Using a semi- structured interview method, it was determined which support mechanisms the school uses and with what effect, as well as which support options are not used and why. The overall picture of support for the education of socially disadvantaged Romani pupils is further...
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The transition of students from little class school to a fully organised school
Ciroková, Nikola ; Wildová, Radka (advisor) ; Ronková, Jolana (referee)
The diploma thesis is focused on the transition of pupils from a small school to a fully levelled school. The thesis is divided into theoretical and practical part. The theoretical part of the thesis focuses on historical development of small schools and their basic characteristics, as they are very different compared to fully levelled schools. The focus here is on a fully levelled school and the transition between grades. Common and different features between a small school and a fully levelled school are outlined here. The practical part consists of the case studies of two selected pupils from the fifth grade of one small school, which were later analyzed during the transition to second grade. The practical part also includes interviews with school principals of two small schools, which are then compared from the point of view of organization. Additionally, the satisfaction and reservations of students' parents towards both types of schools are examined through a questionnaire provided to them. The aim of the thesis was to show how pupils from the fifth grade of small schools deal with the transition to a fully levelled schools and point out that even little class schools provide the same quality teaching as fully levelled schools. The research showed that after the transition from small school...
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Otherness of Pupils from Migrant Backgrounds as a Topic for Story-Based Teaching
Neužilová, Dominika ; Laufková, Veronika (advisor) ; Komberec, Filip (referee)
This thesis examines the topic of teaching the theme of otherness of pupils from migrant backgrounds to younger school-aged children, specifically through narrative engagement utilizing the Reading and Writing for Critical Thinking methods. Within the framework of action research, reading lessons were designed and executed to explore various facets of the situations faced by pupils from migrant backgrounds. This educational intervention is meant to facilitate comprehension of these pupils' circumstances and foster the overall acceptance of them. An analysis of the outcomes for each lesson is presented, also the outcomes were evaluated in terms of pedagogical reflection. Moreover, two of them were evaluated by another teacher. Topic relevant literature for children was thoroughly examined and incorporated into the research findings. The reading lessons were based on the following four titles: Kiko and the Secret of the Paper Butterfly, Maja and Kim, The Arab of the Future and Eric. The following methods were employed: unstructured observation, thematic analysis, semi-structured interviews, and content analysis of the lesson outcomes. The research took place in a primary school in two classrooms: 4th grade, comprising of 22 pupils (Class 1); 5th grade, comprising of 21 pupils (Class 2). The lessons...
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Educational Possibilities of Abstract Painting at the Primary School
Šilarová, Tereza ; Svatošová, Zuzana (advisor) ; Gajdošíková, Pavla (referee)
The diploma thesis deals with the issue of abstract painting in primary school. The aim of this work is to describe and evaluate in detail the process of student understanding of the principles of abstract painting in the process of an art project realized in the second grade. The theoretical part describes the current concept of art education - pedagogical constructivism, visual literacy, interpretation, reflection and reflective dialogue, creation, artwork in teaching and assessment. The theoretical part also includes the relationship between art and curriculum. The next chapter is devoted to painting and its types, then abstract painting is described - what it is, when it was created and what influenced it. One of the representatives of abstract painting, František Kupka, is also mentioned with two of his important abstract works, which the students try to interpret. The practical part contains the progress and evaluation of the author's pedagogical action research. This is a project that leads pupils to an encounter with abstract painting and gradually to a greater understanding of it. First, the students encounter the concept of abstract painting, then they are confronted with a reproduction of an abstract painting and a work in a gallery, and then they try to interpret the selected work using...
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