Course: Exploring issues in education in international contexts

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Course title Exploring issues in education in international contexts
Course code KAN/VKMK
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction English
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Klečková Gabriela, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Reynaert Barbora, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The course focuses on current trends and issues in 21st century education: 1. Cross cultural understanding and intercultural communicative competence 2. ICT skills and digital literacy 3. Creative thinking and problem solving strategies 4. Critical thinking skills 5. Collaboration and cooperation 6. Life and career skills 7. Autonomy 8. Life long learning

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Contact hours - 26 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report) (1-10) - 10 hours per semester
  • Individual project (40) - 16 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
use language structures at B2 level.
Skills
use written and spoken English at B2 level.
learning outcomes
Knowledge
have knowledge of vocabulary and grammar associated with covered topics in education
name key contemporary issues and trends in education
Skills
understand written or spoken texts on topics of education
take part in professional discussions
spontaneously discuss topics in education in spoken or written forms
use English with ease in his/her professional doings
teaching methods
Knowledge
Practicum
Skills demonstration
Collaborative instruction
Self-study of literature
Discussion
Skills
Skills demonstration
Collaborative instruction
Cooperative instruction
Discussion
assessment methods
Knowledge
Skills demonstration during practicum
Continuous assessment
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Continuous assessment
Recommended literature


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester