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Chemistry education at Czech Waldorf Schools and possibilities of student portfolio work in chemistry teaching
Ševčík, Ondřej ; Šmejkal, Petr (advisor) ; Mazáčová, Nataša (referee)
This diploma thesis is focused on aspects of education at Waldorf schools. It deals marginally with some general aspects of Waldorf pedagogy, on the other hand, the Waldorf school teaching plan, especially in chemistry teaching context is described and discussed in detail. Educational approaches and procedures at Czech Waldorf schools (especially Prague schools) are described and discussed, based on a personal experience. The second part of the thesis is focused on evaluation of key competences through the Waldorf portfolio work. Many inspirations to chemistry teaching on Waldorf schools (and common schools) are included, which are mostly verified in my praxis. Appendix includes examples of students portfolio works and methodical commentaries to chemistry teaching at Waldorf schools of secondary level.
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Role of Experiments in Chemical Education at Waldorf Lyceum Compared to "Ordinary" Gymnasium in the Czech Republic
Studničková, Zuzana ; Šmejkal, Petr (advisor) ; Stratilová Urválková, Eva (referee)
4 Abstract This bachelor thesis examines the role of experiments in Chemistry lessons at Waldorf schools and roughly compares the approach towards their implementation into lessons at Waldorf schools and selected secondary schools (gymnasia) in the Czech Republic. The first part is dedicated to the description of Waldorf school specifics. The second part gives results of a general survey focused on the ways of use and frequency of experiments at selected secondary schools in the Czech Republic. Results of this survey and visits to laboratory practicals at one high school were confronted and discussed in contrast with results of inspections of classes at two Waldorf schools; Waldorf Lyceum in Prague and Primary and Secondary Waldorf School in Semily. Approaches to experiments at both types of schools are compared and arguments for and against are given. On the whole we can say that Waldorf schools take experiments (demonstrations) as an integral part of every Chemistry lesson and are essential for Chemistry education. However laboratory practicals are rare and the amount of information in lessons is smaller than at ordinary secondary schools observed. On the contrary, at ordinary secondary schools, demonstrations are less common and very often experiments are not included in Chemistry lessons, but separated...
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Waldorf school and motivation in teaching.
CHVALOVÁ, Veronika
Diploma thesis with the title "Waldorf school and motivation in teaching" focuses on differences in pupil´s motivation to learn English language at standard schools and Waldorf schools. Theoretical part includes fundamental information about pedagogy of Waldorf, methods of English language teaching at Waldorf schools, motivation and its role in class. The work implies findings of research made on achievement motivation and preferential motivation at standards schools and Waldorf schools. The data have been collected using questionnaires in June 2014.
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History of Waldorf schools in the world and the Czech Republic, comparison of waldorf education to other classic reform directions
NOLČOVÁ, Karolína
The work deals with the history of waldorf schools and waldorf pedagogy compares to other classic reform schools. At the beginning of the thesis defines the term alternative school and typology alternative schools. The thesis is focused on the creation and development of waldorf schools around the world and the Czech Republic. Describes in detail the founding of the first waldorf School in Germany and Bohemia. Mentioned is the founder of waldorf education Rudolf Steiner. In the chapter on the first waldorf school in Bohemia text based on interviews with the initiator and first class teacher. Of the waldorf schools around the world during the years 1991 to 2013 is derived interested in waldorf pedagogy. Third and concluding part of the paper compares the waldorf pedagogy with other classic reform schools. These schools include waldorf school, montessori school, dalton school, modern school Célestin Freinet and Jena plan.
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Deepening the Relationship of Primary Pupils to Rituals and Traditions Through Art Activities in an After-school Club at the Waldorf Elementary School and Kindergarten in České Budějovice
MARKOVÁ, Dana
The thesis focuses on the development of primary pupils? relationship to rituals and traditions through art activities in an after-school club. The first chapter deals with the child and his or her entry to elementary school, different approaches to education, the effect entering a school has on a child and the characteristics of the primary years. Furthermore, the first chapter deals with free time and after-school activities and summarizes the importance of attentive care of children. The second chapter describes Waldorf (also known as Steiner) schools in general, their history and specific features. It also presents the Waldorf Elementary School and Kindergarten in České Budějovice. The third chapter deals with the after-school club at the Waldorf Elementary School and Kindergarten in České Budějovice. It examines its time schedule, daily programme and whether the programme fulfils essential criteria for adequate spending of free time. The fourth chapter focuses on motivation, compares intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and depicts conditions for maintaining the children?s intrinsic motivation. Chapter five deals with art activities and the development of primary children?s drawing skills. The topic of chapter six is traditions and rituals. It discusses different rituals in the course of history and suitable age for introducing children to traditions and rituals. It describes the specific traditions and rituals practised at the Waldorf Elementary School and Kindergarten in České Budějovice. The text is accompanied by a table summarizing these traditions and rituals, including the time of the year, a short description of each and relevant creative activities. Chapter seven is dedicated to advent and the traditions and sayings connected with this period of the year. It presents ideas for creative art activities and shows how an advent calendar can be made for children (rather than bought). From chapter eight onwards comes the practical part. It shows different ways of working with children and motivating them to participate in activities. Chapter nine looks specifically at the advent market, which traditionally takes place in all Waldorf schools, and why these markets are held. In chapter ten, concrete works of children for the advent market, made together with the teachers at the after-school club, are demonstrated. Participation in creating these products deepens the children?s relationship to this traditional event. In the last chapter, the 8th advent market held at the Waldorf Elementary School and Kindergarten in České Budějovice is evaluated.
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The objectives of the Waldorfs Concept education and its evolution from the beginning until today
MOJCHEROVÁ, Veronika
The central aim of my thesis is to compare the objectives of the concept of Waldorf education since the foundation of the education until the present time. At the beginning the thesis deals with Rudolf Steiner, who founded thiseducational system almost one hundred years ago. Here its aim is to represent the basic ideas of Steiner, which later served as a basis of Waldorf education and became popular worldwide. Development of Waldorf schools worldwide, especially in the Czech Republic, is another part of the thesis. Furthermore, I compare the aims of Waldorf educational concept at the beginning and today. I describe changes that have occurred mainly in the Czech Republic, but I could not omit changes abroad. In my thesis I try to capture the positives and negatives of Waldorf schools compared to traditional schools.
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Výuka cizího jazyka v první třídě
ŘEHOUŠKOVÁ, Eva
This diploma thesis deals with teaching a foreign language in Class One at primary school. The theoretical part deals with questions and polemic regarding the acquisition of a foreign language at an early age and examines the advantages and disadvantages of language learning at an early age. Compares the views of experts on this issue and describes the conditions for effective teaching of children. It focuses on the basic methodology for teaching foreign language to small children. It speaks about adequate forms of work at an early age and describes how the language skills can or cannot be developed. The practical part describes and compares the teaching of English language in Class One at a state school and an alternative school based on observation, my own teaching and discourses with teachers.
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Comparison of self - image evaluation of students at common secondary and at Waldorf type school.
MACHOVÁ, Tereza
This bachelor work called "Comparison of Childrens´ self-esteem at Common types of secondary schools and at Secondary schools of Waldorf type " has been focussed on students´ self-esteem and its methodology.The target of the work is to compare what the situation in common secondary schools and secondary schools of Waldorf type is like. In the theoretical part is the problem of self-esteem observed from the point of pedagogy and psychology. Further it presents methods of self-esteem as well as the influence of teacher´s attitude dealing with self-esteem of adults. The practical part brings some results of the search which was done in both types of secondary schools included teachers and students view. Based on the gathered results it is obvious that Waldorf type of school has got better conditions for gaining Children´s self-esteem.
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