FC6810 Pedagogical Research

Faculty of Education
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Jan Válek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Petr Sládek, CSc.
Department of Physics, Chemistry and Vocational Education – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Jachymiáková
Supplier department: Department of Physics, Chemistry and Vocational Education – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
FC6810/KombiPred01: Sat 2. 3. 13:00–15:50 učebna 5, Sat 16. 3. 12:00–14:50 učebna 5, Sat 6. 4. 9:00–10:50 učebna 5, J. Válek
FC6810/PrezPred01: Thu 10:00–10:50 laboratoř 80, J. Válek
FC6810/PrezSem01: Thu 9:00–9:50 laboratoř 80, J. Válek
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 8 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
Educational goals of the subject is basic knowledge with an understanding of the basics of educational research focusing on methods of educational research, as well as basic skills aplikativní various methods of educational research. The main content of education include concepts such as methods of educational research, quantitative research, qualitative research, hypothesis, variables, etc.
Knowledge: quantitative educational research; qualitative educational research; hypothesis; variables.
Skills: apply basic methods pedagogic research; questionnaire; video studies; observation; scaling; interview; content analysis.
Attitudes: accept the importance pedagogic research in education and training; learn the values of objectivity and fairness pedagogic research; recognize the ethical principles of educational research.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students should know and be able to:
- apply basic methods of pedagogic research
- evaluate and present the results pedagogic research
- accept and comply with the professional and ethical requirements when using the methods of pedagogic research
Syllabus
  • Syllabus of lectures (after weeks or blocks):
  • Ethical aspects of scientific work.
  • Variables and hypotheses.
  • Validity and reliability.
  • Quantitative research.
  • Observation.
  • Videostudy.
  • Content analysis of text.
  • Scaling.
  • Interview.
  • Quality research.
  • Qualitative research methods.
  • Processing and presentation of research data.
Literature
    required literature
  • CHRÁSKA, Miroslav. Metody pedagogického výzkumu : základy kvantitativního výzkumu. 2., aktualizované vydání. Praha: Grada, 2016, 254 stran. ISBN 9788024753263. URL info
  • GAVORA, Peter. Úvod do pedagogického výzkumu. Translated by Vladimír Jůva - Vendula Hlavatá. Druhé, rozšířené česk. Brno: Paido, 2010, 261 stran. ISBN 9788073151850. info
  • HENDL, Jan. Kvalitativní výzkum : základní metody a aplikace. Vyd. 1. Praha: Portál, 2005, 407 s. ISBN 8073670402. info
    recommended literature
  • MAŇÁK, Josef, Štefan ŠVEC and Vlastimil ŠVEC. Slovník pedagogické metodologie. Brno: Paido, MU, 2005, 134 pp. ISBN 80-210-3802-0. info
  • MAŇÁK, Josef and Vlastimil ŠVEC. Cesty pedagogického výzkumu (Ways to educational research). Brno: Paido, 2004, 78 pp. 188. ISBN 80-7315-078-6. info
  • SPOUSTA, Vladimír, Josef MAŇÁK, Jan ŠŤÁVA and Zdeňka DOHNÁLKOVÁ. Vádemékum autora odborné a vědecké práce (se zaměřením na práce pedagogické) (Vade mecum for the writer of special and scientific essays (with special reference to pedagogical works).). 1. vyd. 2000, 1. dotisk 2001. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2000, 158 pp. ISBN 80-210-238. info
  • PRŮCHA, Jan. Pedagogický výzkum : uvedení do teorie a praxe. 1. vydání. Praha: Karolinum, 1995, 132 stran. ISBN 8071841323. info
  • KERLINGER, Fred N. Základy výzkumu chování : pedagogický a psychologický výzkum. Vyd. 1. Praha: Academia, 1972, 705 s. info
    not specified
  • STOJAN, Mojmír. Přehled obecných pedagogických kategorií. Vyd. 2., dopl. Brno: Akademické nakladatelství CERM, 2003, 60 s. ISBN 8072043234. info
Teaching methods
Explanation, lecture, theoretical teaching combined with practical examples.
Assessment methods
Full-time study mode
The seminar is evaluated from the ongoing tasks. Deadline to submit tasks is always last educational Sunday of the semester.
In the seminar are allowed three absences.
Colloquium: Final written test with a success rate of 60 % with oral colloquium by curriculum of the subject.

Combined studies mode
Students working on the ongoing tasks. Deadline to submit tasks is always last educational Sunday of the semester.
Colloquium: Final written test with a success rate of 60 % with oral colloquium by curriculum of the subject.

Lifelong Learning
Students working on the ongoing tasks. Deadline to submit tasks is always last educational Sunday of the semester.
Colloquium: Final written test with a success rate of 60 % with oral colloquium by curriculum of the subject.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 8 hodin.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2025.
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