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Student self-control as an educational topic: the issue of measurement using self-report questionnaires
Papajoanu, Ondřej ; Bendl, Stanislav (advisor) ; Vališová, Alena (referee) ; Štípek, Jiří (referee)
Self-control is a key non-cognitive skill, which is frequently measured using self-report questionnaires containing items with rating scales. Such data, however, can be hindered by the differences in scale usage among respondents. This may lead to erroneous conclusions when comparing different groups of respondents. The aim of the thesis is to analyze the differences in self-control among students from different Czech upper-secondary schools based on their (unadjusted) self-reports and self-reports adjusted for the differences in scale usage using the anchoring vignette method. The empirical part of the thesis comprises two studies. In the first (pilot) study, we translate a scale to measure self-control, create anchoring vignettes and focus on the verification of the method's basic assumptions using the data from questionnaires and interviews with students. In the second (main) study, we compare the (un-)adjusted self-reports of self-control and the assessment of the vignettes between students from the selected upper- secondary schools of a different type in Prague (N = 312). We found differences in evaluation standards between students from different types of schools. Differences in scale usage among respondents indeed represent a real threat when comparing student self-reports of self-control....
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Teacher's Personal Growth in Christian and Spiritual Context
Žižková, Johana ; Krykorková, Hana (advisor) ; Strouhal, Martin (referee)
This bachelor thesis presents Christianity as an inspiring theoretical basis for a personal growth of a teacher. It sets out the principles of personal development of a teacher in spiritual, more specifically Christian context and presents practical path of spiritual growth. It is done with regards to the contemporary socio-cultural conditions and in contrast with selected humanizing conceptions of personal development. My personal motivation for choosing this topic is explained in the introduction of the thesis, which is then followed by definition of basic concepts. Part of the thesis is concentrated on self-development , which is an essential condition for personal and spiritual growth of a pedagogue. Following chapter compares various humanist theories that significantly affected my way of thinking about personal growth. It is mainly humanistic psychology, personal conception of a child and finally Christianity with its undisputed connection to personal growth, both in theory and in practice. In the final part of the thesis, motivational and educational course called VYTAX is presented. It deals with personal growth of a teacher in Christian context in practice, in the environment of Seventh-day Adventist Church. Key words Personal growth, spiritual growth, self-development of teachers,...
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