YPSp04 Support for the adaptation and psychosocial development of preschool children

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2021
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Tomáš Kohoutek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Tereza Škubalová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. et Mgr. Jan Mareš, Ph.D.
Timetable of Seminar Groups
YPSp04/01: Fri 24. 9. 8:00–11:50 učebna 60, Fri 5. 11. 10:00–13:50 učebna 6, T. Kohoutek
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with psychological knowledge and concepts on case studies.
Learning outcomes
Through observation and reflection of children's manifestations in learning situations and related communication events, students have the opportunity to deepen their ability to prepare an adequate program, work with common and specific needs of children, adequately support their development and adaptation in kindergarten, adequately communicate with children, their parents and work team and last but not least to reflect and secure your own needs and limits.
Syllabus
  • Developmental psychological concepts of developmental needs and tasks with an emphasis on knowledge of the indiviudual specifics of children's development between the age of toddler and school, developmental changes in cognition, experience, activities and relationships. Work with topics of social (communication, group, leadership) and educational psychology (classroom climate, teacher interaction style) and psychohygiene (stress, conflict, crisis management) with the aim to integrate psychological knowledge into didactic and pedagogical approach.
Literature
    required literature
  • THOROVÁ, Kateřina. Vývojová psychologie : proměny lidské psychiky od početí po smrt. Vydání první. Praha: Portál, 2015, 575 stran. ISBN 9788026207146. info
    recommended literature
  • VÁGNEROVÁ, Marie. Vývoj dětské kresby a její diagnostické využití. 1. vydání. Praha: Raabe, 2017, 219 stran. ISBN 9788074963339. info
  • THOROVÁ, Kateřina. Poruchy autistického spektra. Vydání třetí, přepracov. Praha: Portál, 2016, 493 stran. ISBN 9788026207689. info
  • VÁGNEROVÁ, Marie. Současná psychopatologie pro pomáhající profese. Vydání první. Praha: Portál, 2014, 815 stran. ISBN 9788026206965. info
  • ČÁP, Jan and Jiří MAREŠ. Psychologie pro učitele. Vyd. 1. Praha: Portál, 2001, 655 s. ISBN 80-7178. info
Teaching methods
lectures, class discussion, case studies presentaition, group projects, presentations by professionals in the sector, homework, reading
Assessment methods
written test (60%), case study presentation
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms autumn 2020, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
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