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Teaching English as a foreign language in selected alternative primary schools
HELMOVÁ, Simona
This diploma thesis deals with the teaching of the English language at alternative primary schools. The theoretical part focuses on the development of alternative schools and then on the analysis of the selected ones, i.e., Montessori, Waldorf and Jenna school. For each school, their main philosophy and approach to foreign language education is explained. The practical part is conceived as qualitative research that took place at three selected alternative schools using the method of observation and interview. The aim was to find out and describe the approach to teaching English at selected schools, focusing on four areas, namely the role of the teacher, the use of foreign language during the lessons, the used materials and aids and the approach to the development of reading and writing.
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Dialogue in teaching
Holzerová, Jana ; Poche Kargerová, Jana (advisor) ; Zemanová, Blanka (referee)
This thesis entitled 'Dialogue in teaching' delves into the topic of dialogic teaching at the primary school. The main objective is to assess the implementation of aspects of the philosophy for children method as a dialogical method in school practice. The author places emphasis on the specific role of the teacher in this process. In the theoretical part, the author expounds the structure of teaching communication, defines dialogue and dialogical teaching, and discusses various didactic approaches and methods that incorporate dialogue in teaching, especially the philosophy for children method. The practical part aims to determine the extent to which primary school teachers have been successful in fulfilling the principles of dialogic teaching and to identify the obstacles the achievement of these principles. A checklist is created for this purpose. Furthermore, the aim is to find out what is the role of the teacher in dialogic teaching. The research is a multiple case study and combines the method of direct observation and interviews with teachers. The findings reveal that teachers successfully manage to ask open-ended questions of higher cognitive demand during teaching, use questions to support students in longer speeches, and succeed in developing students' critical and creative thinking....
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Comparison of education at Waldorf primary school and standard Czech primary school
FORMÁNKOVÁ, Veronika
The work is focusing on education at regular grammar school and Waldorf primary school. The introduction explains the basic concepts such as pedagogy, education, upbringing etc. The thesis is discussing subsequently about the most important differences among standard and Waldorf primary school. There are presented all Waldorf schools in the Czech Republic in the next chapter. The practical part was created by watching selected subjects at Waldorf and Standard primary school.
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Youth media literacy and media use as percieved by teachers
Bůžková, Kristýna ; Reifová, Irena (advisor) ; Supa, Markéta (referee)
The Master's thesis deals with the view of teachers on complex issues related to the media literacy of adolescents and the concept of media education. The first part of the work provides the necessary theoretical background, on which the empirical part stands and defines key terms related to the topic. The first chapter outlines the approaches by which it is possible to understand teacher's personality and identity. Among other things, the importance of the role that teachers play in the educational process is emphasized here. The second chapter narrows its focus to the concept of media literacy and media education. The third chapter of the thesis deals with the way how young people use the media and deals with related risks that they may encounter. The thesis includes an empirical study as well, which was realized among teachers working at elementary schools. The aim of the survey was primarily to find out and describe how teachers perceive the usage of media and how they evaluate the level of media literacy of their pupils. The discussion and the conclusion of the work then summarize the findings.
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Pupil's motivation to learn during distance learning
Topinková, Jana ; High, Radka (advisor) ; Duschinská, Karolina (referee)
This diploma thesis deals with the issue of student motivation during distance learning. This form of education is becoming a common form of teaching due to the cyclical recurrence of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the theoretical part, I focus on defining motivation as a key tool for student's learning, its distribution and selected theories. I focused mainly on the motivational theory the psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud and Murray's theory of needs. In addition to the general definition of motivation, I deal directly with the motivation of pupils in teaching. In the next chapter I mention the specifics of distance education and focus on its positives and negatives. And not only from the point of view of the cantors, but above all also of the pupils themselves. In addition to forms of distance learning, I also introduce readers to the most well- known platforms that enable distance learning. The practical part is devoted to a survey that I conducted last school year among my 7th graders. I analyze the obtained data on the basis of a group discussion with pupils, which took place in May last year. As a basis for this discussion, I used the stylistic work of students in which, from their point of view, they had to evaluate the pros and cons of distance education. I compare the obtained data with already...
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Motivation of parents in choosing alternative nursery schools - Maria Montessori
Růžičková, Tereza ; Prokop, Jiří (advisor) ; Mojžíšová, Jarmila (referee)
The aim of this bachelor thesis entitled: "Motivation of parents in choosing alternative kindergartens - Maria Montessori" is to describe and analyze in more detail the reform pedagogy of Maria Montessori, the development of preschool Montessori facilities in the Czech Republic and comparison with traditional kindergartens. It also aims to present the specific use of the principles of Montessori pedagogy in the selected facility and outline other alternative pedagogical directions. The empirical part uses the research method of interviewing parents in Montessori kindergarten. The interview is purely anonymous and the aim is to find out for what purpose they put their children in the kindergarten, what they expect from it and if they apply Montessori pedagogy outside it. KEYWORDS Maria Montessori, alternative education, preschool, the teache's role, an elipse, freedom of the sensitive periods
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The effect of mediated learning on the development of cognitive functions of younger school-age children
Janoušková, Lenka ; Šírová, Eva (advisor) ; Morávková Krejčová, Lenka (referee)
The thesis is concerned with the application of Feuerstein's theory of mediated learning experience to teaching in the first year of primary school. It summarises basic information about Feuerstein's work, the theories of mediated learning experience and structural cognitive modifiability. It also deals with the application of mediated learning experience to teaching in the first year of primary school. In this respect, it characterises the period of early school age and the role of the teacher. The central theme of the work, the theory of mediated learning experience, is an approach targeted at the process and structure of thought. The application of this theory is aimed at the individual's general cognitive development, especially the development of the thinking process. The principal goal of the thesis is to introduce the possibilities of applying the theory of mediated learning to teaching in school and thus contribute to the spread of this methodology only recently introduced to the Czech Republic, which can be considered a helpful and meaningful way to enrich teaching and support the children's cognitive development.
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Dogme - The Role of the Teacher in Dogme Approach
Kulíková, Daniela ; Žďárek, Karel (advisor) ; Červinková Poesová, Kristýna (referee)
TITLE OF WORK: Dogme - The Role of the Teacher in Dogme Approach AUTHOR: Bc. Daniela Kulíková, DiS DEPARTMENT: Department of English Language and Literature Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Education SUPERVISOR: Mgr. Karel Žďárek ABSTRACT: This text is primarily for teaching professionals or teachers in training who would like to explore Dogme as an alternative to traditional (coursebook-based) English instruction. This thesis researches and summarizes the principles of Dogme which are later projected through the various roles of the teacher. It contains my personal analysis and reflection of Dogme lessons I have conducted and offers practical tips for fellow professionals. KEY WORDS: Dogme, Scott Thornbury, Luke Meddings, the role of the teacher
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The role of a teacher in low-threshold courses of Czech for Foreigners
Kunová, Kateřina ; Hrdlička, Milan (advisor) ; Šebesta, Karel (referee)
The thesis deals with the subject of the role of the teacher in low-threshold courses of Czech for foreigners provided by The Centre for Integration of Foreigners (CIC). The thesis is divided into a theoretical and empirical part. The theoretical part is divided into three main parts. The first chapter explains the term "low-threshold", which is later put into context of foreign language education organized by the state or non-profit organizations. We focus mainly on NPK CIC. We cover how the courses are built, what is their content and what are the specific of (large) heterogenous classes. The second chapter focuses on adult education in general. We cover the basic of adult education and introduce the key competencies that are developed at NPK. The third chapter covers the adult's teacher. It defines who the teacher is and what his competencies are. We also compare the demands that the teacher has to meet in schools or when they are a teacher at NPK. The chapter covers the role of the teacher and analyses the usage of these models in the environment of NPK. Attention is also paid to team teaching. The empiric part deals with the description of the results and implementation of qualitative research. The aim of this research was to find out how the teachers view their role at NPK that substantially...
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Language teaching on French Institute of Prague
Maršálová, Kristýna ; Klinka, Tomáš (advisor) ; Biegel, Madeleine (referee)
This bachelor thesis aims at analytical description of French language education at the French Institute in Prague. Firstly, it describes development, function and organisation of the French Institute in Prague and its affection by important historical events during 20th century. Furthermore, the thesis thoroughly describes several French language courses, which are currently being taught at the French Institute in Prague and their development. Next part focuses on training and education of French teachers and simultaneously refers to useful pedagogical materials. Important part of this thesis is a description of educational methods at the French Institute in Prague, introduction of teacher's role and lecture's flow. In this context, an interest is given to demands of the French Institute in Prague on their lecturers and integration issue of new members to the lecturer's group at the French Institute. Lastly, the thesis covers a summary of language certificates issued by the French Institute. KEYWORDS French Institute of Prague, french education, courses, methodology, french language, historical development, teacher's role, lecturer, IFP, certifications
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