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Motivation to study preschool pedagogy in middle adulthood
NEKOLOVÁ, Hana
This bachelor thesis deals with the topic of motivation of students of a combined form study of preschool pedagogy. The aim of this paper is to map the motivation of students in their middle age who have chosen preschool education as their education subject. The theory part deals with education of adults and their motivation to study, further focuses on middle age adulthood, its typical signs, life tasks and middle age crisis. The last chapter outlines the profession of a preschool teacher. The practical part presents the analysis and data results from a mixed research. A method of questionnaires used for the quantitative part gained information of 147 respondents. The quantitative part with the use of profound interviews maps attitudes and experience of two respondents, a student and a graduate of masters in pre-primary pedagogy. The outcome of the gained data shows that the main motivation to study preschool pedagogy comes from qualification requests in order to work at preschool education. The desire to fulfil a personal vision to become a preschool teacher plays a great part. The survey shows that the lack of time and energy to study due to family and job requirements creates a significant obstacle to study. Family support plays an essential role in education and managing studying tasks.
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Montessori Pedagogy in pre-school education
VODIČKOVÁ, Lenka
The main topic of this bachelor thesis is to find out whether, and in which way, do the kindergarten teachers use the didactic material of Montessori pedagogy. The bachelor thesis consists of theoretical and practical parts. The theoretical part characterises preschool education, its conception and goals. At the same time it deals with methods, forms and specifics of preschool education. The next chapter focuses on Montessori pedagogy, its sensitive phases and principles such as, for instance, prepared environment, mixed age groups, responsibility and freedom of the child. The research inquiry was conducted by a mixed survey of teachers in classic kindergartens. In the practical part I examine the use of Montessori pedagogy in kindergartens of the classic type. I evaluate where the teachers look for inspiration, which tools they use and how they utilize the didactic material of Montessori pedagogy.
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Fine Motor Skills Testing of Children in the Preschool Age Visiting Montessori Kindergarten by the battery test MABC-2
Nejdlová, Eliška ; Vařeková, Jitka (advisor) ; Daďová, Klára (referee)
Title of the Bachelor Thesis: Fine Motor Skills Testing of Children in the Preschool Age Visiting Montessori Kindergarten by the Battery Test MABC-2 The Aim of the Thesis: We will measure fine motor skills of children in preschool age visiting Montessori kindergarten. We will compare measured results with children who visit common kindergartens. Method: We used battery test MABC-2 for measuring. We also used data from measuring fine motor skills among children from selection of kindergartens in Prague. This research is done by Mgr. Jakub Kokštejn, Ph.D. and has not been publishet yet. We also used data presented by Mr. Ludvík Valtr. We compared results between children from the Montessori kindergarten and children visiting prague kindergartens- sample one. Then we compared our results with results from the Diploma thesis by Mr. Ludvík Valtr- sample two. Results and Discussion: We found statistically significant result only in measuring of motor skill number one. In first mentioned sample we found better results between children from common kindergartens. In second mentioned sample we found better results between children from the Montessori kindergarten. We can not confirm or disprove the hypothesis where we expected significantly better results between children visiting Montessori kindergarten....
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