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Demands of adults learning a foreign languages
Crawley, Lucie ; Kopecký, Martin (advisor) ; Pivoňková, Lucie (referee)
The theme of this baccalaureate work is the current need to supplement adult knowledge of foreign languages. The goal of the work is to survey this problem and its possible solutions. The first chapter describes the reasons for this increased need, examines national and international documents and steps which have been taken to solve this problem. The second chapter describes the physiological changes of adult learners during the process of ageing and their motivation for studying. The general rules and description of specific didactic methods occupy the third chapter. The fourth chapter is dedicated to adults with special learning needs. Their number is increasing as is the real need for solving their problems. The fifth chapter is a summary of the most common reasons for the failure of language studying from both the point of view of the student and the study organizer. This work concludes that there is a lack of understanding about adult education due to a widespread belief that adults are not capable of studying and that more information should be made available. Another problem is with the quality of language teachers. The ideal teacher should have sufficient pedagogic education as well as good personal qualities to be a trusted adult adviser and guide during study. He should also motivate adult...
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Civic Society Organizations Supporting Employment of Parents in Prague and Central Region (2010 - 2012)
Crawley, Lucie ; Moree, Dana (advisor) ; Muhič Dizdarevič, Selma (referee)
Diploma thesis "Civil Society Organizations supporting employment of parents in Prague and Central Bohemian Region (2010 - 2012)" deals with the mapping of supply of civil society organizations in the area of Prague and Central Bohemia in the years 2010 - 2012, which aim to promote employment of parents. In the empirical research are included programs of personal and professional development of clients, help with their orientation in the labour market, advice on a finding new work (including setting up own business) and programs that are focused on working with employers and reconciling family and working life. In view of the fact that these organizations offers, of course, to some extent dependent on the characteristics of the Czech Republic, family and employment policies of the state and the European Union, the thesis contains also a summary of key facts that are related to this area. In conclusion, this thesis contains not only an analysis of research outputs, but as well as a draft recommendations, which could lead to improvement of the situation.
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Demands of adults learning a foreign languages
Crawley, Lucie ; Pivoňková, Lucie (referee) ; Kopecký, Martin (advisor)
The theme of this baccalaureate work is the current need to supplement adult knowledge of foreign languages. The goal of the work is to survey this problem and its possible solutions. The first chapter describes the reasons for this increased need, examines national and international documents and steps which have been taken to solve this problem. The second chapter describes the physiological changes of adult learners during the process of ageing and their motivation for studying. The general rules and description of specific didactic methods occupy the third chapter. The fourth chapter is dedicated to adults with special learning needs. Their number is increasing as is the real need for solving their problems. The fifth chapter is a summary of the most common reasons for the failure of language studying from both the point of view of the student and the study organizer. This work concludes that there is a lack of understanding about adult education due to a widespread belief that adults are not capable of studying and that more information should be made available. Another problem is with the quality of language teachers. The ideal teacher should have sufficient pedagogic education as well as good personal qualities to be a trusted adult adviser and guide during study. He should also motivate adult...
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