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Michaelmas and the Possibilities of its Conception at a Waldorf Preschool
JAROŠOVÁ, Anna
The theoretical part of the bachelor's thesis deals with Waldorf pedagogy, namely with its key principles, origins, development and foundations. This part describes educational activities typical for Waldorf preschools and their importance in children's lives. It also includes a description of the personality of a teacher who follows principles of this pedagogical school. The following chapter is focused on particular seasons into which the school year in Waldorf preschool is divided. It explains the origins of individual festivals related to each season, mentions their importance for man's life and changes in nature which occur in that season. The chapter also presents activities and festivals traditionally organised in Waldorf preschools during the season concerned. Particular emphasis is put on the description of the Michaelmas season, which is unique to Waldorf schools. The practical part of the thesis focuses on Michaelmas, namely on its celebrations in some Waldorf preschools in the Czech Republic. The information on the programme of celebrations organised in Waldorf schools was gained through interviews with the teachers who work in Waldorf preschools. The final chapter of the thesis presents an integrated educational block which is relevant to the Michaelmas season and includes a range of specific educational activities, which could serve as useful sources of inspiration for preschool teachers.
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Toys friendly to environment and safely for children in kindergarten
NOVÁKOVÁ, Viktorie
This bachalors's thesis regards toys which are used for preschool children. The aim of this thesis is to discover what toys are suitable for children in terms of safety and frugality to nature and what attitude to these toys have nursery school teachers. The bachalors's thesis is divided in two parts theoretical and practical. The theoretical part focuses on importance of toys for preschool children, safety requirments and the impact on the environment. The practical part assesses the state of toys in two different preschools. By observation it is determined what toys are the most suitable and what alternatives can be used.
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Fairytales and Stories in the Waldorf Kindergarten
JANEČKOVÁ, Pavla
The bachelor thesis shows how storytelling is treated in the Waldorf approach to pre-primary education. In the theoretical part, it examines the historical development of stories and tales, the value of their pictorial language and their interpretation. It also discusses the methodological principles used in the Waldorf approach and the guidelines for selecting particular stories. The empirical part focuses on the influence of storytelling on children, namely on the social climate of the classroom, the children?s relationship to nature, their imagination and creativity. Research is based on data consisting of video recordings, spontaneous reactions of children recorded in the teacher?s diary and parent reflections. The author?s own storytelling creative process is also illustrated and reflected.
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Doors wide open - child socialization process in Steiner nursery schools
FRAŇKOVÁ, Veronika
My work titled Doors Wide Open {--} Child Socialisation Process in Steiner Nursery Schools focuses on the process of child socialisation as experienced and observed in the Steiner nursery where I work. This socialisation has been described as a process engaging the teachers, parents and the child itself. Creation of a reasonably stimulating environment and a consistent application of the methods and forms of work typical for the Steiner{\crq}s pedagogy play a significant role. The practical part demonstrates in five case studies of child socialisation process in my class that the teacher{\crq}s work requires a lot of indirect involvement in the form of observations and reflections over every single child. The aim is to create the real image of the child that is used in discussions about the child with a colleague and at the meeting of the staff of the Steiner nursery and the Steiner school. The importance of discussions with the parents of the children has also been considered. The case studies refer to the period from the admission of the child to the nursery to the first half-year certificate at the primary school.
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Celebrations and their Importance not only in Waldorf Nursery School
HAVLOVÁ, Adéla
In my thesis I deal with the importance of celebrations in the life the nursery school. Folk culture reflected in the lived of the celebrations has been passed from generation to generation. I am thinking about the benefits of those celebrations and about their usage for not only children but also for their parents. In the theoretical part of my thesis I am focusing on the interpretation of terms related to the topic, particularly on the characteristics of the celebrations, the connection with the process of child´s socialization, with the Waldorf pedagogy and with its key component ? the celebrations themselves. In the practical part of my thesis I am describing the real celebrations as they are held in the Waldorf in nursery school cooperation with the families. In the research part of my thesis I am therefore making the research on this family cooperation during the celebration in the Waldorf nursery school. In my research I was applying the query methods based on interviews and questionnaires.
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