Course: Ecology and Environmental Conservation

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Course title Ecology and Environmental Conservation
Course code CBG/EOZP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Traxmandlová Iva, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Ščerba Eduard, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction (terminology, environmental education in curricular documents) 2. Methods in environmental education 3. Ecology 4. Nature and landscape protection 5. Air and water protection, noise 6. Forest protection, game management, soil protection 7. Waste management 8. Energy and environment 9. Environmental Impact Assessment, public access to environmental information, role of NGOs, ZOOs and animal rescue 10. International nature protection 11. Global themes 12. Nature protection for every day 13. Undervalued topics

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture supplemented with a discussion, Task-based study method, Seminar
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 20 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 26 hours per semester
  • Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40) - 20 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
know ecology at the upper secondary school level
know environmental protection at the upper secondary school level
know Czech legislative at the upper secondary school level
Skills
be able to relate new information to information gained during former study
be able to critically evaluate information
be able to relate information from different fields
Competences
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
know generally used terms, distinguish ecology from environmentalism
know environmental protection issues: nature and landscape protection, forest protection, water protection, atmosphere, soil, waste, energetic and environment, environmental EU protection and international environmental protection (including global themes), environmental protection in every-day situation
know main legislative restrictions concerning environmental protection
know principles and methods of environmental education including curriculum and other important documents
Skills
be able to include environmental education into the primary school education
Competences
N/A
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Skills
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Seminar
Competences
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Seminar
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Seminar work
Skills
Seminar work
Skills demonstration during practicum
Competences
Skills demonstration during practicum
Seminar work
Recommended literature
  • Borovičková H., Havelková S. Nástroje ochrany přírody a krajiny. Praha, 2005.
  • Činčera J. Environmentální výchova: od cílů k prostředkům. Brno, 2007.
  • Daňková L., Kulich J., Toušková B. Škola pro život II. Jak na ekologickou/environmentální výchovu po zavedení Rámcových vzdělávacích programů. Praha, 2009.
  • Jančaříková, Kateřina. Didaktické přístupy k přírodovědnému vzdělávání předškolních dětí a mladších žáků. Druhé, rozšířené vydání. 2019. ISBN 978-80-7603-051-0.
  • Jemelka, Petr. Úvod do ekologické problematiky. 1. vyd. Brno : Masarykova univerzita, 1996. ISBN 80-210-1478-4.
  • Létalová, Jana. Propřírodně zaměřený učitel a jeho přístup k (environmentální) výchově. 1. vydání. 2022. ISBN 978-80-280-0178-0.
  • Máchal A. Průvodce praktickou ekologickou výchovou. Brno, 2000.
  • Matějček, Tomáš. Ekologická a enviromentální výchova : učební text k průřezovému tématu Enviromentální výchova podle Rámcového vzdělávacího programu pro základní vzdělávání. 1. vyd. Praha : Nakladatelství České geografické společnosti, 2007. ISBN 978-80-86034-72-0.
  • Polášková A. a kol. Úvod do ekologie a ochrany životního prostředí. Praha, 2011.
  • Primack R.B., Kindlmann P., Jersáková J. Úvod do biologie ochrany přírody. Praha, 2011.
  • Storch, David; Mihulka, Stanislav. Úvod do současné ekologie. Praha : Portál, 2000. ISBN 80-7178-462-1.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (13) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (15) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (15) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (12) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (14) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer