IPPp16 Theory and practice of project teaching

Faculty of Education
Spring 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Petra Vystrčilová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Petra Vystrčilová, Ph.D.
Department of Primary Education – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Olga Bubnová
Supplier department: Department of Primary Education – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
IPPp16/01: Mon 10:00–11:50 učebna 24, P. Vystrčilová
IPPp16/02: Mon 12:00–13:50 učebna 24, P. Vystrčilová
IPPp16/03: Mon 14:00–15:50 učebna 24, P. Vystrčilová
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
Objective of the course:
•to obtain a comprehensive system of theoretical knowledge for a complex teaching method - project teaching;
•to apply knowledge in practice;
•to reflect the newly acquired experience and share their knowledge with others in teaching.
Learning outcomes
Student:
Defines the basic theoretical concepts related to design methods, explains the roots of design methods.
Explain the difference between project-based teaching and thematic design, reflects both complex methods in practice.
Appropriately chooses the problem for the project and its output.
Schedules anticipated progress of the project, explains the phases of the project.
Implements the project with pupils.
Reflects and asses realized project.
By the actual implementation of the project demonstrates an understanding of the theoretical bases of design and realization of teaching project strategies.
Syllabus
  • 1. Need and concept of project teaching in the present.
  • 2. Definition of basic concepts: project, project method, project teaching. Typology of projects.
  • 3. Historical context of project teaching.
  • 4. The teacher's role in project teaching. Interactive model of teaching as a prerequisite for project instruction.
  • 5. Integrated education - advantages and disadvantages of integrated education.
  • 6.-8. To create the project. Written proposal - project planning: meaning, goals, activities, methods and forms of work, output, organization, evaluation and presentation of the project.
  • 9.-10. Realization of the project in practice.
  • 11. Selection of the project.
  • 12. Advantages and disadvantages of project instruction.
Literature
    required literature
  • KRATOCHVÍLOVÁ, Jana. Teorie a praxe projektové výuky (The Theory and Practise of Project Teaching). 2nd ed. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2016, 160 pp. Spisy pedagogické fakuty Masarykovy univerzity svazek č. 100. ISBN 978-80-210-8163-5. info
  • KRATOCHVÍLOVÁ, Jana. Systém hodnocení a sebehodnocení žáků, Zkušenosti z České republiky i Evropských škol (System of the pupils evaluation and self-evaluation, Experiences from the Czech Republic and the European Schools). 1st ed. Brno: MSD, 2011, 153 pp. ISBN 978-80-7392-169-9. info
  • TOMKOVÁ, Anna, Jitka KAŠOVÁ and Markéta DVOŘÁKOVÁ. Učíme v projektech. Vyd. 1. Praha: Portál, 2009, 173 s. ISBN 9788073675271. info
  • KOVALIK, Susan and Karen D. OLSEN. Integrovaná tematická výuka : model : [výuka, která vychází z poznání, jak učit lidský mozek]. 2. opr. vyd. Kroměříž: Spirála, 1995, 304 s. ISBN 8090187315. info
    recommended literature
  • Pete, B., & Robin Fogarty, R. (02017). Everyday Problem-Based Learning: Quick Projects to Build Problem-Solving Fluency. Alexandria: ASCD.
  • Larmer, J., Mergendoller, J., & Boss, S. (20015). Setting the Standard for Project Based Learning: A Proven Approach to Rigorous Classroom Instruction. Alexandria: ASCD.
  • KAŠOVÁ, Jitka. Škola trochu jinak : projektové vyučování v teorii i praxi. Vyd. 1. Kroměříž: IUVENTA, 1995, 81 s. info
Teaching methods
Workshop, discussion, teamwork
Assessment methods
Conditions for successful completion of the course:
1) written project, its self-reflection and presentation;
2) written self-reflection of the competencies of the student of the project instruction.
Evaluation Criteria and Project Self-Assessment:
• the work fulfills both project and project requirements;
• the student chooses a problem, a problem for the project;
• in view of the meaning of the project, it will choose the appropriate output of the project;
• student defines objectives correctly in all levels of pupil's personality development;
• schedule the expected set of activities and tasks when working with the project together with students;
• flexibly responds to pupils' needs and changes during the project;
• as a teacher, a consultant is involved in project teaching;
• the work is right on the language page.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2023, recent)
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