Course: Modern methods in teaching general geography

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Course title Modern methods in teaching general geography
Course code CBG/MVOGS
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kostová Gabriela, Mgr.
  • Mentlík Pavel, Doc. RNDr. PhD.
  • Duffek Václav, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Stacke Václav, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Kuberská Markéta, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
- Didactical transformation - theory - Didactical transformation of general geographical topics on the high school level. - Environmental topics within teaching geography. - Sources of information for geographical lessons (articles, publication, websites, models etc.). - Integration of technical equipment in teaching geography (educational software, models, presentations, Google Earth etc.). - Informal education in geography as an addition to classic school lessons (didactical transformation of geographical processes using the exhibitions in Techmania science centre).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture supplemented with a discussion, Discussion, Skills demonstration, Task-based study method, Textual studies, Lecture, Lecture with visual aids, Seminar, Field trip
  • unspecified - 40 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 65 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 50 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
odlišit různé vedení vyučovacího procesu i pohledy na postavení žáka a učitele
vysvětlit základní pojmy používané v kurikulárních dokumentech
vymezit základní kategorie vyučovacího procesu - cíle procesu vyučování, obsah (učivo), součinnost učitele a žáků, metody, organizační formy a didaktické prostředky vyučování, podmínky, za nichž proces vyučování probíhá
vysvětlit pomy z obecné fyzické a humánní geografie, kartografie a GIS
Skills
na základě analýzy kurikulárních dokuemntů u vybraného tématu geografie zpracovat didaktickou transformaci obsahu, a to včetně přípravy na vyučovací jednotku/hodinu, realizovat ji a následně provést reflexi a sebereflexi
vytvořit vhodné problémové úlohy, které vzbuzují poznávací potřeby a zájmy studentů SŠ
analyzovat základní kurikulární dokumenty
analyzovat prvky a procesy v rámci geosystémů v různých geografických dimenzích
learning outcomes
Knowledge
to explain the concept of didactic transformation (pedagogical content knowledge)
describe relevant sources of information (articles, websites, models, publications, etc.) for geography education at secondary school
describe the relevant technical equipment (tutorials, models, presentations, Google Earth, etc.) that make understanding difficult geographical topics for students easier and more illustrative
explain the content and importance of formal and informal education
Skills
to demonstrate didactic transformation (pedagogical content knowledge) of selected wider geographical theme
use relevant sources of information (articles, models, publications, presentations, internet resources) for geography education at secondary schools
use the relevant technical equipment (tutorials, models, presentations, Google Earth, etc.) that make understanding difficult geographical topics for students easier and more illustrative
discuss the difference between formal and informal education
incorporate appropriate tasks focused on reflection of educational process into teaching practice
develop metacognition of educational process both own and of pupils
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Lecture with visual aids
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Seminar
Field trip
Task-based study method
Textual studies
Skills demonstration
Discussion
Skills
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Interactive lecture
Task-based study method
Seminar classes
assessment methods
Knowledge
Practical exam
Individual presentation at a seminar
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Recommended literature
  • BALADA, J. Rámcový vzdělávací program pro gymnázia: RVP G. Praha: Výzkumný ústav pedagogický v Praze, 2007. ISBN 978-808-7000-113.
  • Clifford, N. J.; Holloway, Sarah L.; Rice, Stephen P.; Valentine, Gill. Key concepts in geography. Second edition. 2009. ISBN 978-1-4129-3022-2.
  • Jones, M. (Ed.). The Handbook of Secondary Geography.
  • Knox, Paul L.; Marston, Sallie A. Human geography :places and regions in global context / places and regions in global context. 6th ed. Boston : Pearson, 2013. ISBN 978-0-321-72887-6.
  • Lambert, David; Morgan, John. Teaching geography 11-18 : a conceptual approach. First edition. 2010. ISBN 978-0-335-23448-6.
  • Pluháčková, Markéta; Duffek, Václav; Stacke, Václav; Mentlík, Pavel. Kritická místa kurikula : zeměpisu : na 2. stupni základní školy. I. / Markéta Pluháčková, Václav Dufffek, Václav Stacke, Pavel Mentlík. 1. vydání. 2019. ISBN 978-80-261-0934-1.
  • Strahler, A. Introducing Physical Geography. Wiley. 2016.


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