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Music education as a means to improve classroom climate
Příkazká, Adéla ; Jiřičková, Jiřina (advisor) ; Kozánková, Olga (referee)
The diploma thesis deals with the use of music education as a means of improving the classroom climate at the first grade of primary school. The aim is to map a wide range of music education activities and propose specific music education activities that will contribute to the positive development of classroom climate. The theoretical part first introduces the developmental characteristics of the young school-age child, especially cognitive, emotional and social development. Next, it defines key concepts related to classroom climate and the basic principles of music education at the first grade of primary school. It also analyzes and specifies music education activities that promote overall well- being in the classroom. The educational activities are divided into five areas that are key in forming a quality classroom climate. The practical part focuses on transforming the classroom climate through the implementation of the aforementioned music education activities in practice. The research results are evaluated through a questionnaire survey. The final part of the thesis summarizes the findings and provides suggestions for pedagogical practice that can be applied for the effective use of music education as a tool for improving the classroom climate at the first grade of primary school. The results...
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Drama as the Prevention against Bullying at the first grade of the primary school
Kubálková, Sára ; Ferklová, Alžběta (advisor) ; Sobková, Ivana (referee)
The diploma thesis deals with methods and techniques of drama education, which we can use to prevent bullying at the first grade of the primary school. The theoretical part defines the concept of bullying and the definition of this concept. It also describes the forms, types and characteristic features of bullying. The theoretical part also focuses on the actors of bullying, describes the causes, development, subsequent manifestations of bullying as well as its consequences. In the theoretical part, we also deal with the area of bullying prevention at the 1st grade of elementary school. In the second half of the theoretical part, drama education at the first level of elementary school is defined, its goals and key competences that it develops at the first level. Here, the work focuses on the methods and techniques of dramatic education, which can be used to prevent bullying. The practical part contains a prepared drama lesson using the methods and techniques of drama education for pupils of the 5th year of the first stage of primary school, which is focused on the prevention of bullying in primary school. Part of the practical part is also a sociometric questionnaire, which is intended for pupils who will take the lesson, and which they will fill out before taking the drama lesson. Social relations...
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The teacher's care for the classroom climate in a small school.
Slívová, Lucie ; Hejlová, Helena (advisor) ; Nekardová, Barbora (referee)
The aim of the thesis is to verify how the choice of methods, procedures and organizational forms of teaching can improve the classroom climate in a small classroom setting, using the example of a combined 3rd, 4th and 5th grade classroom. The first chapter of this thesis deals with small class schools. The history of small class schools, their specifics and the reasons why they are still maintained as an important alternative to larger schools are examined. The next section looks at individualization and differentiation in teaching and their implementation in the small class school setting. The second section focuses on classroom climate. It examines what factors influence classroom climate and how it can be measured and evaluated. Next, the chapter examines the adaptation of the new student in the classroom, a key process for successful integration into the new environment. The third chapter analyses the role of the teacher in a small classroom school. It describes what competences a teacher of a small class school should have and how he/she should approach teaching. Furthermore, teaching methods and organisational forms of teaching suitable for a small classroom environment are defined. The conclusion of the theoretical part focuses on assessment in teaching, which also has an impact on the...
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Pupil's disturbing behaviour at primary school
Březinová, Adriana ; Hejlová, Helena (advisor) ; Krčmářová, Tereza (referee)
The diploma thesis deals with disruptive behaviour of pupils at primary school. The theoretical part of this thesis explains the concepts of school discipline and disruptive pupils' behaviour; the chapters deal with displays, causes and forms of disruptive behaviour, its prevention and following solutions. The practical part provides qualitative research that was performed at the primary school. The aim of the research is a detection of frequent forms of disruptive behaviour occurrence during teaching at Primary School in Sušice. Among the research tasks was a comparison of teachers' and pupils' perspective of disruptive behaviour in the classes from the first to fifth. The research also observed what kind of behaviour is really disturbing for the pupils during their classes and what are the classmates' and teachers' reactions towards it. The following task, focused on supporting teachers - beginners, was to receive functional solution strategies from experienced teachers or prevention of disruptive behaviour. For answering these questions, a method of interview with a class teacher was used, a method of interview for pupils of classes from the third to fifth, and a method of a focus-group for pupils of the first and second classes. It was observed that disruptive behaviour of pupils is a...
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LGBT+ students: What teachers think and do concerning to them
Kameníková, Denisa ; Smetáčková, Irena (advisor) ; Frombergerová, Anna (referee)
The bachelor thesis focuses on exploring teachers' attitudes towards LGBT+ students and LGBT+ issues within schools. The theoretical section of the thesis establishes fundamental concepts and phenomena related to LGBT+ adolescents, as well as attitudes and prejudices towards LGBT+ students. The primary emphasis is on LGBT+ students and issues in the school environment. The objective of this study is to investigate the attitudes of secondary school teachers towards their LGBT+ students. For the research, a qualitative approach was employed, and data collection was carried out through individual semi-structured interviews, using pre- prepared question set. The interviews involved 5 female and 3 male respondents. The data gathered was then analyzed using thematic analysis, leading to the identification of 13 themes and 20 sub-themes. These findings are visually represented to enhance clarity and to demonstrate potential interrelationships among them. The results of this study eveal the complexity of teachers' attitudes, highlighting the diverse components that contribute to their perception of a singular subject. Furthermore, the research explores additional themes such as the inclusion of LGBT+ topics in the classroom, specific actions taken by teachers to support LGBT+ learners, and recommendations...
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Supporting the wellbeing of pupils with special educational needs at the upper primary school
Kutnarová, Františka ; Kubíčková, Anna (advisor) ; Felcmanová, Lenka (referee)
The bachelor's thesis entitled "Supporting the wellbeing of pupils with special educational needs at the lower secondary school" addresses the issue of wellbeing among students with special educational needs in the lower secondary stage of elementary schools, with a focus on social and emotional aspects. The theoretical part of the thesis defines the concept of wellbeing, its factors, and its impact on overall quality of life. It further examines the classroom climate as an environment that influences students' wellbeing. The role of the class teacher in supporting the wellbeing of students with special educational needs is also described, with emphasis on the specificities of working with these students and supporting their individual needs. The research results will provide a comprehensive understanding of the work of class teachers and their efforts to create a supportive environment for the wellbeing of students with special educational needs, as well as the entire class community. The findings can be used to formulate recommendations for class teachers, educational institutions, and other relevant stakeholders to better support the social and emotional aspects of wellbeing among students with special educational needs in the lower secondary stage of elementary schools. The outputs should be...
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Teachers of sexual education and their level of comfort when teaching individual topics
Kubice, Martin ; Thorovská, Alena (advisor) ; Zvírotský, Michal (referee)
TOPIC: Teachers of Sexual Education and Their Level of Comfort when Teaching Individual Topics AUTHOR: Martin Kubice DEPARTMENT: Katedra pedagogiky, Pedagogická fakulta Univerzity Karlovy THESIS MENTOR: PhDr. Alena Thorovská ABSTRACT: This bachelor's thesis deals with the level of comfort experienced by sexual education teachers when discussing various topics. The theoretical part of the thesis defines sexual education and its approaches within the Czech Republic. The approach in the Czech Republic is further examined in comparison to the approach to sex education in the United States and Sweden. The thesis also explores the topics of taboo and intimacy, which are essential for understanding the risks and successes of sex education in today's society. In the final stage of the theoretical part, sex education is divided into twelve topics. Each topic includes the expected content in teaching and its integration into the curriculum. The practical part of the thesis involves a questionnaire survey to determine the level of comfort among teachers specifically regarding these twelve topics in sex education. Additionally, various other variables that may influence teacher comfort are examined, including the school's location, gender, and materials used in teaching. The main objective of the thesis was to...
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Creating a safe classroom climate by methods of drama education for beginning groups of students
Šrubařová, Lucie ; Ferklová, Alžběta (advisor) ; Hanyš Holemá, Irena (referee)
The diploma thesis focuses on the creation of a safe classroom climate by methods of dramatic education for a beginning group of pupils. The aim of this thesis is to evaluate whether the methods of drama education contribute to the creation of a safe climate in the classroom. In the theoretical part, I will define the concept of classroom climate, school climate and mention here the main actors involved in its creation. The second half of the theoretical part focuses on drama education. The aim of this part is to map suitable methods of this education that contribute to building a safe climate. I devote the practical part to the preparation of several lessons for a group of fourth-year students who have no experience with drama education. Part of the practical part are specific lessons and their reflections, which record the development of the starting group. At the very end, there will be a comparison of the classroom climate before the introduction of drama education methods and after the implementation of individual lessons. To develop this part, I will choose a qualitative form of research, specifically the interview method with the class teacher. The interview will be conducted in two forms. I will do the first one before the implementation of the lessons. A second interview will be conducted...
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Mapping a concept of classroom lessons of sixth and ninth grades of lower-secondary schools
CIMBOLINCOVÁ, Vladimíra
The bachelor's thesis focuses on the course of classroom lessons in the sixth and ninth grades of primary schools in the South Bohemian Region. The theoretical part works with professional literature that describes the form of the classroom lesson, the role of the classroom teacher, teaching assistant, prevention methodology and educational consultant within the framework of the classroom, and last but not least, it also focuses on the specifics of the age of the sixth and ninth grades. The practical part works with the results of a questionnaire survey. The aim of the thesis is to map the concept of classroom lessons, and to compare the real situation with recommendations in professional literature.
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